N26 Resets Its Power Structure After Years of Turbulence
Berlin’s flagship neobank N26 finalises a landmark shareholder deal, but the road ahead remains uncertain
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Coinbase Stock Surges as Bitcoin Demand Returns in 2026 Crypto Rally
Coinbase Global Inc., one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., is seeing renewed investor interest as Bitcoin rallies and strategic initiatives drive market optimism. The exchange’s stock has climbed in tandem with crypto prices, reflecting a potential resurgence in U.S. demand for digital assets.
Helpmore Launches Trust Index to Highlight Small Charities in South Africa
For donors looking to support grassroots causes in South Africa, finding organisations that combine impact with transparency is often easier said than done. With the help of newly-launched Helpmore Trust Index that task just got easier.
SBC Summit Malta 2026 Introduces Workshops on Culture, Leadership and Communication
SBC Summit Malta 2026 is expanding its conference programme with the introduction of a workshop room focused on workplace culture, public communication and professional development.
RS2 Introduces “Beyond by RS2” Payments Platform for European Fintechs
RS2 has launched “Beyond by RS2,” a digital payments platform aimed at fintech firms, platforms, and payment providers seeking to offer card issuing and payment acceptance services across Europe.
Ortec Finance Introduces GLASS PRISM for Strategic Asset Allocation
Ortec Finance has announced the launch of GLASS PRISM, a new tool designed to support strategic asset allocation (SAA) for institutional investors. The solution is based on the firm’s Scenario-Based Machine Learning (SBML) methodology.
East Africa’s Banking Leaders Convene in Nairobi for the 26th Connected Banking Summit, Accelerating the Region’s Digital Finance Revolution
Nairobi, Kenya | 11 March 2026 The 26th Edition Connected Banking Summit – East Africa | Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 successfully concluded at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, bringing together influential leaders from the banking, fintech, and technology sectors to discuss the future of digital finance in the region.
Fraud Rising in Auto Finance as Lenders Question Effectiveness of AI Tools
Fraud risks in the auto lending industry are increasing, but many lenders say they remain uncertain whether current artificial intelligence (AI) tools can effectively detect increasingly sophisticated threats.
Scam Fears Are Causing Millions of Australians to Ignore Real Bank Alerts, Creating New Risks
New research reveals a troubling side effect of Australia’s anti-scam education push: 2.4 million people are now too cautious to act on legitimate banking messages.
Global Fintech Shifts Into High Gear: Mastercard Bridges China, Airwallex Bets Big on Europe
Two landmark expansions from Mastercard and Airwallex signal a new era for cross-border B2B payments: one deepening China’s financial corridors, the other mounting a billion-dollar advance on European incumbents.
Crypto Policy Crossroads: CBDC Ban Advances in U.S. as Stablecoin Yield Debate Divides Regulators and Industry
The United States is entering a new phase of cryptocurrency regulation, with lawmakers signaling strong resistance to central bank digital currencies (CBDC) while continuing to shape rules for private digital crypto assets such as stablecoins.
Crypto Platforms Build for the AI Agent Economy While Regulators Warn of New Risks
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is entering a new phase, with crypto platforms beginning to build infrastructure specifically designed for autonomous AI agents while regulators warn about the growing influence of AI-driven financial advice on younger investors.
Fintech News Digest: New Islamic Neobank Plans African Launch, Payments Shake-Ups in Europe and the Freelancer Economy, and a $35M Funding Round
A new Islamic digital bank preparing to launch in West Africa, a US fintech expanding into Europe through acquisition, and a funding round backing digital asset infrastructure are among the latest developments shaping the global fintech landscape.
Experian and OpenAI Bring Credit Data at Consumer Fingertips With OpenAI Integration
On of the authorised credit reporting agencies, Experian aims to help potential borrowers understand the benchmark credit score ratings in simpler terms, letting ChatGPT users in UK to access average credit score data for their location or demographic group.
Mastercard Responds to Europe’s Payments Sovereignty Debate, Calls Itself a ‘Deeply Embedded’ Regional Partner
Mastercard has entered the growing debate over payment sovereignty in Europe, arguing that the global card network should be viewed as an integral part of the continent’s financial infrastructure rather than an external provider.
RBC Acquires Mortgage Tech Firm Pinch to Expand Digital Home Lending Capabilities
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has acquired Toronto-based mortgage technology provider Pinch Financial in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s digital mortgage capabilities and simplifying the home-buying process for Canadian borrowers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
