News
Stay up to date with the latest news in fintech, crypto, and digital finance. Our News section delivers concise, insightful coverage of market developments, funding rounds, regulatory updates, and innovations shaping the financial technology landscape.
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Mastercard Unveils Agent Suite, Boosting Business AI Capabilities
On January 27, 2026, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) unveiled its Agent Suite. This new toolset, launched at the company’s New York …
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Deutsche Bank Faces Investigation Over Money Laundering Claims
In a startling development, Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) finds itself under investigation over money laundering allegations. This news follows Federal Police …
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Dutch Government Eyes 36% Tax on Unrealised Gains
Hovering on the verge of sanctioning an income tax system modification, the Dutch government intends to levy a 36% tax …
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Lloyds Banking Group’s AI Investment Yields £50m in 2025
In a significant move, Lloyds Banking Group reveals its investments in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) are paying off. The advanced …
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Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act Advances in US Senate
The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, a significant crypto market infrastructure legislation, made remarkable progress today. Its aim is to …
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Anthropic Raises $20bn, Achieving $350bn Valuation
Surpassing initial expectations, Anthropic, the company known for its Claude AI models, has triumphantly closed its latest funding round. …
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Over 230 ECSPR Platforms Boost Europe’s Crowdfunding Scene
A few years have passed since the European Crowdfunding Service Providers regulation (ECSPR) took full effect in November 2021. The …
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Stripe’s Role in Driving Gamma’s AI Success
Stripe, the fintech giant, actively contributes to the growth of Gamma, an AI-driven tool for dynamic presentations. These …
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2025 Fintech Trends: Investor Focus Shifts to AI Initiatives
In the final stretch of 2025, the fintech and payments industries sailed a sea marked by investor caution. This insight …
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US Federal Reserve Stops Interest Rate Cuts
As anticipated, the US Federal Reserve has stopped cutting interest rates. This decision followed a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) …
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Betterment and Capitalize Partner to Simplify 401(k) Rollovers
Betterment recently announced a strategic partnership with fintech firm Capitalize. The goal? To streamline the process of transferring old …
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Gen Z and Millennials Lead in Cryptocurrency Confidence, OKX Finds
Recent studies by digital assets firm OKX highlight a notable generation gap in cryptocurrency attitudes. Evidently, Gen Z and Millennials …
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SEC and CFTC Reschedule Key British Fintech Event
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have rescheduled their joint event. Originally planned …
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Jelou Secures £10m to Boost AI Business Tool Brain
Jelou recently secured a substantial $10 million Series A funding. The purpose? To enhance Brain, its unique platform for developing …
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EU Commission Probes Grok and X for DSA Breaches
The European Commission recently announced an investigation into AI service, Grok, and X‘s “recommender systems”. This investigation is …
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Gen Z Prefers Everyday Rewards to Interest Rates, Study Finds
Pay.UK recently carried out a ‘2026 Research’ study. The findings show that 72% of Generation Z favour everyday rewards over …
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Australia’s Job Market Surge May Trigger RBA Rate Hike
2025 concluded positively for Australia’s labour market, displaying impressive resilience and remarkable job growth. Consequently, economists predict a possible tightening …
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US Private Credit Sector Set to Exceed $2 Trillion in 2026
In 2026, the US private credit sector saw a significant expansion. A PitchBook report revealed that the projected assets under …
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Revolut Shifts Strategy to Secure US Banking Licence
In a notable strategy change, Revolut, the UK’s digital bank, is dropping its plans to purchase a U.S. banking …
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UK Finance Pioneers Change for Consumer Protection
The UK financial sector is undergoing significant transformations, fueled by the need to boost efficiency, safeguard vulnerable consumers, and redress …