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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Visa Introduces Trusted Agent Protocol for AI Commerce
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) recently took a significant step in revolutionizing digital commerce. They unveiled the Trusted Agent Protocol, a …
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Lumera Protocol Unveils Lumera Hub, Expanding Ecosystem
Lumera Protocol announced the launch of the Lumera Hub this week. Lumera Protocol, an AI-first Layer-1 blockchain, hails from the …
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Alpaca Bolsters Brokerage Offering with Nasdaq Membership
Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer in stocks, ETFs, options, and fixed income, recently became a Nasdaq Exchange Member. This major …
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Kraken Acquires Small Exchange in $100m Strategic Move
Kraken, a digital assets and investing platform, recently acquired Small Exchange. The latter, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-licensed …
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Ripple Acquires GTreasury in $1B Fintech Sector Move
Ripple, a digital asset firm, recently acquired GTreasury, marking a significant move in the fintech sector. This acquisition, …
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US Government Shutdown Stalls IPOs, Rocks Capital Markets
The federal government shutdown, now in its second week, shows no signs of resolution. This is primarily due to the …
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RedotPay Enhances Integration with Circle Payments Network
Stablecoin payments firm, RedotPay, announces its expansion with the Circle Payments Network. This week, they unveiled a new …
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Colombia Launches First Government-Backed Real-Time Payment Rail
Colombia recently celebrated a significant milestone in its fintech evolution. On October 8, the country launched its first government-backed real-time …
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Goldman Sachs to Acquire Industry Ventures in Strategic Move
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) recently announced its decision to acquire Industry Ventures. This move, made on October 13, 2025, …
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BlackRock CEO Foresees Tokenization of All Assets
When the CEO of a prominent asset management firm talks about tokenization, it’s crucial to pay attention. That’s especially true …
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CapitalRise Revamps Lending Strategy for UK Property Market
CapitalRise, the real estate investment platform, recently revealed a significant evolution in its lending strategy. This shift aims to …
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Aberdeen’s Plan Could Boost Retirement Fund Returns
Recent research from Aberdeen suggests that private markets could outperform traditional 60/40 portfolio strategies. The study proposes an 8-point plan …
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Toku and Lagrange Partner for AI-Enhanced Stablecoin Payroll
The stablecoin payroll platform, Toku, recently joined forces with verifiable AI provider, Lagrange. This collaboration marks a significant …
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Japan and South Korea Lead the Way in Blockchain Adoption
Global crypto discussions usually revolve around U.S. enforcement disputes and microstate trials. Yet, the activities of Japan and South Korea …
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ClaimSorted Secures £13.3M to Revolutionise Insurance Claims
Insurtech firm ClaimSorted recently secured a substantial $13.3 million seed funding round. This financial boost will drive the company’s mission …
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Paxos Foresees Stablecoins as Future of Global Finance
Paxos recently stated that trust company-issued stablecoins are the future of global finance. This fintech firm, renowned for its blockchain …
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CBDC Projects Surge to 149 Globally Despite Challenges
In the past decade, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have soared in strategic significance for reserve banks. This surge is …
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Bitcoin Market Recovers After $19bn Wipeout Warns Derive.xyz
The Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery following a nearly $19 billion wipeout, as reported by Derive.xyz…
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Sweden’s Riksbank Boosts Offline Card Payments Infrastructure
Sweden’s Riksbank has made an important step towards enhancing offline card payments infrastructure. The bank, along with key payment market …
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Crypto.com Nears First UAE Virtual Asset Provider Status
Foris DAX Middle East FZ-LLC, also known as Crypto.com, has made a significant stride in the Middle East’s …