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No Happy Ending for the World’s Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator: How US Regulation Killed Bitcoin Depot Project and What Comes Next for Crypto ATMs
Blockchain & Crypto

No Happy Ending for the World’s Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator: How US Regulation Killed Bitcoin Depot Project and What Comes Next for Crypto ATMs

On May 18, 2026, Bitcoin Depot, for years known as the dominant force in the global crypto ATM system, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The digital asset company switched off its entire network of over 9,000 kiosks across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Thousands of users are now left without the convenience of cashing […]

Injured on an Electric Scooter in Houston? Here’s What to Do Next
Society & Lifestyle

Injured on an Electric Scooter in Houston? Here’s What to Do Next

Electric scooters offer a quick and flexible way to move around Houston, but a sudden crash can leave you in pain, overwhelmed, and unsure about your next steps. Medical bills, missed work, and questions about responsibility add another layer of stress at a time when you already feel vulnerable.

Breaking: CLARITY Act Advances After Senate Banking Committee Reviews 130+ Amendments
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Breaking: CLARITY Act Advances After Senate Banking Committee Reviews 130+ Amendments

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is currently voting on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act, after lawmakers spent hours debating and reviewing more than 130 proposed amendments during the markup process. The legislation could become the most comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in U.S. history if it advances through Congress.

Nvidia Hits $5.5 Trillion Valuation With Zero Revenue From Its Former Biggest Growth Market: Could Huang Trip to China Accelerate Its Dominance?
Science & Technology

Nvidia Hits $5.5 Trillion Valuation With Zero Revenue From Its Former Biggest Growth Market: Could Huang Trip to China Accelerate Its Dominance?

The AI arms race just crowned its first $5.5 trillion company – Nvidia has officially outpaced Google and Apple setting the unprecedented valuation record. At the same time, the world’s most valuable chipmaker is still locked out of the market that could make that number look small. China that used to be one of Nvidia’s […]

Money Movement Ecosystem Launches in Chicago, Uniting Leaders Across Banking, Fintech, and  Retail & Corporates
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Money Movement Ecosystem Launches in Chicago, Uniting Leaders Across Banking, Fintech, and Retail & Corporates

Chicago, USA — September 9-10, 2026 — Building on over a decade of its flagship Instant Payments  Summit, Kinfos Events is proud to announce the launch of the Money Movement Ecosystem, a premier two-day summit bringing together over 350+ leaders across banking, payments, fintech, and  retail to explore the future of how money moves in the […]

Biometrics vs Privacy: Why Palm Payments Like Amazon One or Tencent & Visa Projects Would Face EU Legal Risks After Limited U.S. Adoption
Fintech & Ecommerce

Biometrics vs Privacy: Why Palm Payments Like Amazon One or Tencent & Visa Projects Would Face EU Legal Risks After Limited U.S. Adoption

Palm-based biometric payments, once promoted as a frictionless alternative to cards and mobile wallets, are likely to face legal challenges in the European Union, even as their rollout in the United States has shown mixed results.

Goldman Sachs Backs Mission-Driven Startup Kashable Fighting America’s Affordability Crisis With $60M
Fintech & Ecommerce

Goldman Sachs Backs Mission-Driven Startup Kashable Fighting America’s Affordability Crisis With $60M

Goldman Sachs Alternatives led a $60 million Series C funding round in Kashable, as part of its impact investing strategy.

Circle and Tether at the Epicenter of U.S. Stablecoin Act 2026 as Regulation Challenges USDT $180B Liquidity Stronghold
Blockchain & Crypto

Circle and Tether at the Epicenter of U.S. Stablecoin Act 2026 as Regulation Challenges USDT $180B Liquidity Stronghold

Tether still dominates the stablecoin market, but its 60% market share is gradually shrinking under the pressure of regulators’ favourite – USDC by Circle. USDC supply surged 220% since late 2023, as the token is satisfying the strictest MiCA compliance criteria, potentially also fitting into the upcoming U.S. stablecoin regulation under the GENIUS Act and […]

J.P. Morgan Sees No Fed Cut at April 28–29 Meeting: What FinTech Lenders Should Expect From the Longest Rate Cut Pause Yet
Articles

J.P. Morgan Sees No Fed Cut at April 28–29 Meeting: What FinTech Lenders Should Expect From the Longest Rate Cut Pause Yet

J.P. Morgan Global Research expects the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady at its April 28–29 FOMC meeting and most probably avoid a rate cut scenario at the next meetings scheduled for this year as well. Here’s what that forecast means for FinTech lenders.

New Government Program in Iowa Helps First Time Homebuyers Cover Down Payments as Monthly Mortgage Hits Record $2,000
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New Government Program in Iowa Helps First Time Homebuyers Cover Down Payments as Monthly Mortgage Hits Record $2,000

The First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program debuts in Eastern Iowa just as average mortgage payments in the U.S. have risen by more than $600 in the last few years.

Corient Acquires Bedrock Group, Pushing Combined Assets Toward $470 Billion
Fintech & Ecommerce

Corient Acquires Bedrock Group, Pushing Combined Assets Toward $470 Billion

U.S. wealth manager Corient adds over $10B AUM and expands European presence with the acquisition of Geneva-rooted Bedrock Group. Allong with late 2025 acquisitions to be approved, the firm’s combined client asset base will near $470B.

Governments Are Betting Big on AI and Britain Just Joined the Race With £500 Million Sovereign Fund
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Governments Are Betting Big on AI and Britain Just Joined the Race With £500 Million Sovereign Fund

From London to Riyadh, states are no longer leaving artificial intelligence entirely to the private sector. Sovereign funds focused on AI infrastructure are becoming the new black and UK is now on trend. 

SoFi Gains Full FedNow Send And Receive Through Galileo Integration
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SoFi Gains Full FedNow Send And Receive Through Galileo Integration

SoFi joins a growing list of U.S. banks and nearly 1,700 financial institutions supporting instant FedNow payments. The catch is, it belongs to a much smaller payment institution niche that enable such payments going in both directions (in and out), giving members 24/7 real-time access to their funds.

10 Crypto Stories in 1 Digest: Market Moves, New Deals & Big Surprises
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10 Crypto Stories in 1 Digest: Market Moves, New Deals & Big Surprises

New crypto wallets, stablecoin integrations, major industry investments, tax evasion, crypto scams and endorsement scandals – all these and more can be found in this brief crypto news digest.

Kraken Reveals Confidential IPO Filing, Secures $200M Deutsche Börse Investment
Blockchain & Crypto

Kraken Reveals Confidential IPO Filing, Secures $200M Deutsche Börse Investment

Popular U.S. crypto exchange Kraken confirms rumours of the confidential IPO application in progress. Its strategic moves have attracted $200 million funding from a serious institutional partner – Deutsche Börse.

U.S. Small Business Sales Hold Steady in March as Consumers Spend More Per Visit
Finance & Economics

U.S. Small Business Sales Hold Steady in March as Consumers Spend More Per Visit

American small businesses closed out the first quarter on solid ground, with sales rising 1.3% year over year in March despite consumers trimming the number of trips they made and spending more deliberately when they did show up, according to new data from Fiserv.