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How Bank of America and Wells Fargo Benefit from Banking Sector Tailwinds in Early 2026
Finance & Economics

How Bank of America and Wells Fargo Benefit from Banking Sector Tailwinds in Early 2026

Bank of America and Wells Fargo, two of the largest U.S. banking institutions, have reported significant growth in earnings driven in part by broader industry and economic tailwinds that have supported financial performance through late 2025 and into 2026.

Student Lending in 2026: Navigating Origination Complexity and Disclosure Accuracy
Finance & Economics

Student Lending in 2026: Navigating Origination Complexity and Disclosure Accuracy

As 2025 has ended with millions of students completing a fall semester shaped by ongoing economic uncertainty, student lenders are preparing for a 2026 environment defined less by sweeping new rules and more by increasing focus around technical accuracy at origination. Regulators continue to focus on whether lenders are translating the unique structures of student […]

ACI Worldwide Expands Pay.On Platform with Paze Wallet, Boosting U.S. Digital Checkout Options
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ACI Worldwide Expands Pay.On Platform with Paze Wallet, Boosting U.S. Digital Checkout Options

ACI Worldwide has integrated Paze online checkout from Early Warning Services into its Pay.On platform, giving merchants and consumers seamless access to bank-backed digital wallets

BitGo Plans $201M IPO to Boost Trusted Infrastructure Provider Ambitions
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BitGo Plans $201M IPO to Boost Trusted Infrastructure Provider Ambitions

Crypto custody provider BitGo has moved closer to the public markets with plans to raise up to $201 million in an initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of around $1.96 billion.

Why Georgia Merchant Green Light Is a Big Milestone for Checkout.com
Fintech & Ecommerce

Why Georgia Merchant Green Light Is a Big Milestone for Checkout.com

Checkout.com has secured approval for a Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter, and here’s why it matters.

While Experts Debate Whether Trump Credit Interest Cap Is Constitutional, Bank Shares Decline
Finance & Economics

While Experts Debate Whether Trump Credit Interest Cap Is Constitutional, Bank Shares Decline

President Trump’s plan to cap the credit card interest at 10% for a one-year term has raised fervent discussions among financial industry experts and negatively affected the share price of major U.S. banks and credit card firms.

Bunq Refiles for U.S. Banking License as It Charts a Strategic Path into American Market
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Bunq Refiles for U.S. Banking License as It Charts a Strategic Path into American Market

European challenger bank bunq has formally submitted a new banking application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the next step in its multi-phase plan to establish full banking operations in the United States.

Top Global Startup Funding Rounds: December 2025
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Top Global Startup Funding Rounds: December 2025

Across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, startups secured billions in funding this December. Explore the top deals driving growth in AI, fintech, healthcare, robotics, and sustainable energy as we’re moving towards 2026.

Seekr and Stephano Slack AI Partnership Set to Transform Financial Auditing and Advisory Services
Finance & Economics

Seekr and Stephano Slack AI Partnership Set to Transform Financial Auditing and Advisory Services

Seekr and Stephano Slack have announced a strategic collaboration to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into financial auditing and advisory workflows, dramatically speeding up processes and improving accuracy for firms across the middle market.

Imprint Reaches Unicorn Status, Highlighting Resilience in US Fintech Funding
Fintech & Ecommerce

Imprint Reaches Unicorn Status, Highlighting Resilience in US Fintech Funding

US-based co-branded card specialist Imprint has joined the ranks of fintech unicorns after closing a major funding round that underscores renewed investor confidence in differentiated payment platforms.

Visa Brings Stablecoin Settlement to the U.S., Redefining the Payments Backbone
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Visa Brings Stablecoin Settlement to the U.S., Redefining the Payments Backbone

Visa has launched stablecoin-based settlement in the United States, marking a major shift in how card payments are settled between financial institutions and accelerating the modernization of global payment infrastructure.

U.S. Plans Expanded Pre-Travel Screening, Raising Stakes for Global Tourists
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U.S. Plans Expanded Pre-Travel Screening, Raising Stakes for Global Tourists

A proposed update to U.S. entry rules could significantly reshape how millions of visa-free travelers prepare for trips to the United States, tightening security while intensifying privacy concerns.

CFTC Launches Pilot Allowing Crypto as Collateral in U.S. Derivatives Markets
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CFTC Launches Pilot Allowing Crypto as Collateral in U.S. Derivatives Markets

For the first time,U.S. derivatives markets regulated by CFTC can accept cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as collateral, opening a new chapter for institutional crypto adoption.

Airwallex Raises $330 Million Series G at $8 Billion Valuation, Eyes U.S. Expansion
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airwallex Raises $330 Million Series G at $8 Billion Valuation, Eyes U.S. Expansion

Airwallex secures $330 million in Series G funding, reinforcing its position as a global fintech leader and establishing San Francisco as a second headquarters.

U.S. Household Debt Hits Record $18.6 Trillion as Economic Pressures Shift
Finance & Economics

U.S. Household Debt Hits Record $18.6 Trillion as Economic Pressures Shift

U.S. household debt climbed to a record high in Q3 2025, underscoring a critical turning point for consumer finances and offering key signals for economists assessing the strength of today’s market.

Paysend and JetBlue Turn Money Transfers Into Travel Rewards for the Dominican Diaspora in the U.S.
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Paysend and JetBlue Turn Money Transfers Into Travel Rewards for the Dominican Diaspora in the U.S.

Sending money home just got more rewarding, as Paysend and JetBlue airline collaborate to help their U.S.-based customers earn travel rewards when transferring money to the Dominican Republic.