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Imprint Reaches Unicorn Status, Highlighting Resilience in US Fintech Funding
News

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
News

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
Society & Lifestyle

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
Blockchain & Crypto

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.
Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Australian Fintech Pay.com.au Secures $53M to Accelerate US Expansion
News

Australian Fintech Pay.com.au Secures $53M to Accelerate US Expansion

Australian fintech Pay.com.au has secured $53 million in fresh capital, positioning the company for its most ambitious growth phase yet: a full-scale expansion into the United States.

Morgan Stanley Eyes 2026 as a “Roll‑Forward” Year: U.S. Stocks Poised to Lead Amid Moderate Global Growth
Finance & Economics

Morgan Stanley Eyes 2026 as a “Roll‑Forward” Year: U.S. Stocks Poised to Lead Amid Moderate Global Growth

As we edge toward 2026, Morgan Stanley is signaling cautious optimism: moderate global growth paired with easing inflation and strategic AI-driven investments could make next year a quiet but meaningful win for risk assets. With the S&P 500 potentially climbing 14% and global GDP forecast at 3.2%, investors get the chance to leverage structural trends […]

EMS Rebrands as Kurv, Introducing a Simplified Payments Platform for Small Businesses
Fintech & Ecommerce

EMS Rebrands as Kurv, Introducing a Simplified Payments Platform for Small Businesses

Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS) has rebranded as Kurv, reflecting its transformation and focus on delivering faster, more flexible payment solutions for small businesses.

Agentic AI & Automation in Finance Summit
Events

Agentic AI & Automation in Finance Summit

The 6th US Agentic AI & Automation in Finance Summit – Atlanta, March 16–17, 2026.

Central Banks Ease Cautiously as Growth Outlook Improves: What It Means for Businesses and Fintechs
Articles

Central Banks Ease Cautiously as Growth Outlook Improves: What It Means for Businesses and Fintechs

The world’s major central banks are cautiously turning the page toward monetary easing as signs of slower inflation and modestly improving growth emerge.

Europe’s Challengers Cross the Atlantic: Why Neobanks Are Racing to the U.S.
Fintech & Ecommerce

Europe’s Challengers Cross the Atlantic: Why Neobanks Are Racing to the U.S.

Fintechs and neobanks nurtured and grown on European grouds are increasingly getting on their feet and sharpening focus on the U.S. market. Here’s why.

Venmo and Bilt Announce Partnership to Simplify Rent and Mortgage Payments Across the U.S.
Fintech & Ecommerce

Venmo and Bilt Announce Partnership to Simplify Rent and Mortgage Payments Across the U.S.

For years, rent and mortgage payments have lagged behind the digital payment revolution, often tied to outdated systems, limited rewards, and fragmented experiences. Venmo’s new partnership with Bilt aims to change that, introducing a seamless, more rewarding way for millions of Americans to manage housing and neighborhood payments directly within the Venmo app.

Trump’s Truth Social to Launch Prediction Markets With Crypto.com
Blockchain & Crypto

Trump’s Truth Social to Launch Prediction Markets With Crypto.com

Social media platform Truth Social, backed by US President Donald Trump, is ushering in prediction markets functionality in a partnership with CFTC-registered cryptocurrency exchange and clearinghouse Crypto.com.

MoneyGram and Plaid Extend Open Banking Partnership to Europe After U.S. Success
Fintech & Ecommerce

MoneyGram and Plaid Extend Open Banking Partnership to Europe After U.S. Success

As their strategic partnership has brought successful results in the U.S. market, MoneyGram and Plaid now move on to European countries with their joint open banking offering.