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India’s Crypto Tax Thaw That Wasn’t: What the Finance Ministry Discussions Revealed
Blockchain & Crypto

India’s Crypto Tax Thaw That Wasn’t: What the Finance Ministry Discussions Revealed

A viral headline promised tax relief for 150 million Indian crypto users. The reality of Budget 2026-27 delivered something else entirely — tighter compliance, steeper penalties, and silence where reform was supposed to be.

Money20/20 Asia Report: APAC Fintech Ecosystem Shifts from Experimentation to Scale as AI and Digital Assets Drive Regional Leadership
Fintech & Ecommerce

Money20/20 Asia Report: APAC Fintech Ecosystem Shifts from Experimentation to Scale as AI and Digital Assets Drive Regional Leadership

New report reveals 90.6% of executives now prioritize financial inclusion while Southeast Asia emerges as the region’s top expansion target

Bahrain’s Fintech Ambitions at Crossroads: Could the Region’s New War Change What Fintech Revolution Summit Revealed?
Fintech & Ecommerce

Bahrain’s Fintech Ambitions at Crossroads: Could the Region’s New War Change What Fintech Revolution Summit Revealed?

The Fintech Revolution Summit in Bahrain took place just a few weeks before the geopolitical landscape in the region shifted dramatically. Just as the summit’s conclusions on where the kingdom stands in a regional fintech race were still circulating among the event attendees, US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, followed by Iranian retaliatory […]

The Administrative Reality of Moving Your Fintech HQ
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Administrative Reality of Moving Your Fintech HQ

Thanks to the globalized financial system, fintech businesses can function efficiently even if some of their branches are located far away from their headquarters. With this in mind, it can be tempting to think about moving the central office out of the UK and into a jurisdiction with lower maintenance costs and a more friendly […]

The Battle for Mexico Savings: Why Nubank, Mercado Pago and Revolut Are Offering 15% on Deposits and How Long It Can Last
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Battle for Mexico Savings: Why Nubank, Mercado Pago and Revolut Are Offering 15% on Deposits and How Long It Can Last

Mexico’s banks have spent decades paying savers little to nothing. For a while now, three of the world’s most aggressive fintechs have been dangling 15% annual yields to pull those customers away. However, today, these economics shifting. Here’s the full picture, and what it means for your money.

Expert Opinion: Embedded Lending in 2026 – Why Fundamentals Are Defining the Year
Fintech & Ecommerce

Expert Opinion: Embedded Lending in 2026 – Why Fundamentals Are Defining the Year

As 2026 unfolds, much of the fintech discussion continues to focus on artificial intelligence. But the reality is: while AI will remain a central theme across financial services this year, in embedded lending and SME finance, the defining developments are rooted in more fundamental dynamics. The trajectory of 2026 is being shaped by three key […]

England’s SEND Overhaul: What the White Paper Actually Changes and What It Doesn’t
Society & Lifestyle

England’s SEND Overhaul: What the White Paper Actually Changes and What It Doesn’t

The UK government has unveiled its most significant shake-up to special educational needs support in England in a decade. The headline that Education, Health and Care Plans will eventually be reserved for the most complex cases has alarmed many families. But the picture is considerably more complicated than that.

Pix Acelera su Expansión Internacional: Cómo Argentina y Uruguay se Integran al Sistema de Pagos Instantáneos Más Usado de Brasil
Fintech & Ecommerce

Pix Acelera su Expansión Internacional: Cómo Argentina y Uruguay se Integran al Sistema de Pagos Instantáneos Más Usado de Brasil

Uno de los sistemas de pagos instantáneos más utilizados del mundo ya no se limita a las fronteras de su país de origen. Pix, la infraestructura creada por el Banco Central do Brasil, está ampliando su presencia internacional gracias a alianzas con fintechs y proveedores de pago en América Latina. Argentina y Uruguay se han […]

How to Protect Your Discover Traffic After Google’s February 2026 Core Update
Society & Lifestyle

How to Protect Your Discover Traffic After Google’s February 2026 Core Update

Google’s February 2026 Discover Core Update changes how content is recommended to users. Unlike traditional search, which focuses on queries, Discover shows content based on user interests, location, and authority. For media professionals, this update may have brought some visibility challenges, highlighting the importance of trust, expertise, and relevance.

When a Pension Fund Fails: What the German Collapse Reveals About Systemic Weaknesses
Finance & Economics

When a Pension Fund Fails: What the German Collapse Reveals About Systemic Weaknesses

The recent German VZB pension fund collapse has become a stark and unpleasant illustration of how governance inefficiencies, fragmented oversight, and a lack of professionalized risk management can erode trust in retirement systems.

Nuevos Aranceles de Trump (15 %): ¿Qué Significa Para los Pagos Transfronterizos del E‑commerce en España?
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nuevos Aranceles de Trump (15 %): ¿Qué Significa Para los Pagos Transfronterizos del E‑commerce en España?

Las nuevas medidas arancelarias de Estados Unidos podrían cambiar de golpe la forma en que España vende al mundo. Para los e‑retailers y fintech, cada pago internacional ahora viene con una pregunta: ¿cuánto nos costará realmente cruzar la frontera?

Stablecoin Signals: Why Tether’s USDT Is Shrinking and What It Means for Crypto Investors
Blockchain & Crypto

Stablecoin Signals: Why Tether’s USDT Is Shrinking and What It Means for Crypto Investors

As of late February 2026, the crypto world is watching a rare development in the stablecoin market: Tether’s USDT, the biggest stablecoin by supply, is contracting instead of growing, marking one of the sharpest declines in circulation since the 2022 collapse of the FTX exchange. For traders and long‑term investors alike, this is a significant trend […]

Actionable Guide: How Importers Can Seek Refunds After the End of IEEPA Tariffs
Finance & Economics

Actionable Guide: How Importers Can Seek Refunds After the End of IEEPA Tariffs

A recent advisory from Baker Donelson highlights a major shift in U.S. trade policy: tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have officially ended following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. While this development removes future liability under those tariffs, it raises a pressing question for importers: Can […]

Is the AI Party Ending? Why Investors Are Rotating Back to Banks as Tech Euphoria Cools
Science & Technology

Is the AI Party Ending? Why Investors Are Rotating Back to Banks as Tech Euphoria Cools

As investors rotate from AI-heavy US stocks to European markets, traditional banks, surprisingly, are stabilizing indices like Spain’s Ibex 35. Here are some thoughts on what the cooling AI hype means for banking, investing, and the future of automation.

Cripto Institucional: Bit2Me Conecta con Bancos Españoles Convirtiendo en Hubs Cripto de Europa
Blockchain & Crypto

Cripto Institucional: Bit2Me Conecta con Bancos Españoles Convirtiendo en Hubs Cripto de Europa

Bit2Me se integra en el sistema financiero español bajo MiCA, colabora con BBVA y Bankinter y transita de cripto retail a infraestructura de liquidez para bancos e instituciones.

Tariff Chaos Unleashed: US Introduces 10% Temporary Import Surcharge Fueling Trade Tensions and Global Economic Turmoil
Finance & Economics

Tariff Chaos Unleashed: US Introduces 10% Temporary Import Surcharge Fueling Trade Tensions and Global Economic Turmoil

US imposes 10% temporary import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act effective today, impacting India, EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, UK, and other major trading partners. Legal updates, supply chain impacts, and economic risks explained here.