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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 […]
Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS) has rebranded as Kurv, reflecting its transformation and focus on delivering faster, more flexible payment solutions for small businesses.
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The world’s major central banks are cautiously turning the page toward monetary easing as signs of slower inflation and modestly improving growth emerge.
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.
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