European Borrowing Costs Jump to Levels Not Seen in 15 Years
Something unusual happened to Europe’s bond market right after the summer break, and it significantly differs from what investors have been witnessing in the United States earlier.
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SEC Regulation Crypto Assets 2026: New Token Rules Could Reshape US Crypto Issuance
SEC Regulation Crypto Assets could mark a turning point in how the US treats companies that raise money through digital tokens. The proposal is detailed, technical but still open to change, and its approach could have consequences well beyond American crypto markets. Here is what the new framework could mean for token issuers, fintech companies […]
Common Questions About Filing a Car Accident Claim in Austin
Image Filing a car accident claim in Austin typically involves reporting the crash, seeking medical attention, gathering evidence, notifying the appropriate insurance company, documenting your losses, and determining who may be responsible. Taking these steps carefully can help protect your ability to seek compensation for medical expenses, property damage, lost income, and other accident-related losses. […]
How Much Is a Wrongful Death Claim Worth?
A wrongful death claim can be worth anywhere from thousands of dollars to significantly more, depending on the circumstances of the death and the losses suffered by the surviving family. There is no standard amount because every case involves different financial losses, relationships, circumstances, and evidence. Medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, future earnings, and […]
US to Share AI Leadership With China, Say 56% of Investors: Robocap
The era of undisputed US dominance in artificial intelligence may be numbered. At least according to the people who decide where billions of investment dollars go next.
Consumers Trust the Payment Method More Than the Retailer Reveals Fresh Report
When shoppers reach the final click, payment methods consumer trust is quietly overriding traditional brand loyalty in ways online sellers never anticipated.
SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules & FASB Moves to Clarify Digital Asset Accounting
American crypto regulation horizon starts clearing up. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new framework for crypto assets. Meanwhile, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is moving to clarify how some digital assets could be treated in financial statements.
Penny’s End Pushes Cash Closer to the Checkout Exit
The U.S. Senate has passed the Common Cents Act, bringing the end of the penny closer and potentially giving a new push to the country’s shift away from cash payments.
Half US Households to Use BNPL for 2026 Back-to-School Shopping
New survey data shows Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is becoming a routine part of predictable, recurring shopping for American households, and almost half of US consumers will use it to make the annual back-to-school purchases possible.
CLARITY Act Stalls Before Recess as Coldcard Wallet Exploit Rattles Self-Custody Users
Crypto had a rough week on two fronts, regulation and cybersecurity, at once and it says a lot about where the industry actually stands.
Nayax Files for a US Bank Charter
Israel-based payments company Nayax has applied for a US bank charter, that would let it offer business cards, loans, and cash advances directly through its own platform instead of leaning on outside banks. The company filed the application with the Connecticut Department of Banking to create Nayax America Bank, which would be headquartered in Fairfield […]
CLARITY Act Senate Vote: Payments Industry Stakes Explained
The U.S. Senate has one real shot left to vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before lawmakers leave Washington for the August recess. For payment processors and fintechs building on stablecoin rails, this bill matters far more than crypto trading stats.
Wall Street’s September Fed Bet Just Got a New Oil Wildcard
The Federal Reserve holds its next rate decision on September 15–16, and for the first time in months, traders are leaning toward a hike, not a cut. The Fed’s rate-setting group, the FOMC, held its benchmark rate steady on July 29 for a fifth straight meeting, at 3.50%–3.75%. But three of its twelve voting members […]
Trump Administration Refunds $100B in “Liberation Day” Tariffs, Most SMBs Locked Out
The U.S. President Donald Trump administration has refunded about $100 billion of the tariff revenue it collected under the 2025 “Liberation Day” duties, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told a federal court this week. The refunds follow a Supreme Court ruling that struck down the tariffs as illegal, and a subsequent court order requiring […]
US GDP Growth Cools to 1.5% in Q2, But Private Demand Holds Firm as Energy Costs Bite
Q2 GDP growth moderated to an annualized 1.5%. This slowdown from prior quarters arrives alongside a steadier signal: underlying private-sector demand in the United States has not softened at the same pace. Brent crude has traded above $89 a barrel through the quarter, keeping energy costs elevated even as broader inflation readings show mixed signs […]
Increase Bank Goes Live: Programmable Rails, Direct FDIC Membership
Increase, the banking infrastructure and API provider used by Gusto, Ramp and Stripe, has launched Increase Bank, an FDIC-member banking institution designed to provide technology companies with programmable banking infrastructure.
