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Pentagon Opens the Vault: Decades of UFO Files Now Public
Society & Lifestyle

Pentagon Opens the Vault: Decades of UFO Files Now Public

The United States government has pulled back the curtain on one of its longest-held collections of mysteries. The Pentagon released its first tranche of declassified UFO files on May 8, making videos, photographs, and internal reports spanning nearly eight decades available to anyone with an internet connection — no security clearance required.

Kinfos Events Opens PayTail Summit 2026 Registration With $695 Early Bird Pass In Chicago
Fintech & Ecommerce

Kinfos Events Opens PayTail Summit 2026 Registration With $695 Early Bird Pass In Chicago

As digital payments, AI-driven checkout experiences, and embedded finance continue to reshape retail commerce, the PayTail Summit 2026 will bring together payments, ecommerce, and fintech leaders in Chicago on September 10, 2026. Organized by Kinfos Events, the one-day event will focus on payment innovation, customer experience, fraud prevention, omnichannel commerce, and AI-powered payment decisioning, with […]

The Chinese Yuan’s Growing Role in the Global Oil Crisis: What You Need to Know
Finance & Economics

The Chinese Yuan’s Growing Role in the Global Oil Crisis: What You Need to Know

As the US-Iran conflict disrupts oil markets and threatens petrodollar dominance, both India and the UAE are turning to the Chinese yuan for oil payments — a shift with major implications for the global financial order.

Coinbase Scores Key Federal Win With U.S. Trust Charter Approval: What It Means for Crypto
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Coinbase Scores Key Federal Win With U.S. Trust Charter Approval: What It Means for Crypto

Coinbase has secured a major regulatory breakthrough in the United States, receiving conditional approval for a national trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The decision marks one of the most significant federal endorsements of a crypto firm to date and could reshape how digital assets are handled at scale.

Crypto Mortgages Gain Traction With Fannie Mae Offering as Investors Seek Liquidity Without Selling Assets
Blockchain & Crypto

Crypto Mortgages Gain Traction With Fannie Mae Offering as Investors Seek Liquidity Without Selling Assets

While economic uncertainty reshapes investment strategies, a new niche within wealth management is moving closer to the mainstream: crypto-backed mortgages. Positioned at the intersection of digital assets and real estate, these products are increasingly seen as a way for investors to unlock liquidity while preserving long-term exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Banking Digest: Open Finance Goes Global as Fintechs Chase Licenses and Rewrite the Map
Fintech & Ecommerce

Banking Digest: Open Finance Goes Global as Fintechs Chase Licenses and Rewrite the Map

The past two weeks have delivered a concentrated burst of banking news that, taken together, paint a revealing portrait of where the industry is heading: data-sharing frameworks are maturing into serious economic infrastructure, challenger banks are sharpening their geographic focus, and fintechs from Lagos to Idaho are trading operational workarounds for proper banking licences. Here […]

The Global Rise of Instant Payments: How Real-Time Rails Are Reshaping Finance Across Every Region
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Global Rise of Instant Payments: How Real-Time Rails Are Reshaping Finance Across Every Region

Instant payment market worth $34 billion in 2025 is on a trajectory that could see it approach $500 billion by 2034. The data from regulators and payment providers around the world tell a story of adoption that is accelerating faster than anticipated.

Brent Oil Surges to $116 Amid Iran Conflict and Refinery Attack, Bitcoin Slides as Energy Shortage Fears Rise
Blockchain & Crypto

Brent Oil Surges to $116 Amid Iran Conflict and Refinery Attack, Bitcoin Slides as Energy Shortage Fears Rise

Global financial markets are experiencing renewed turbulence as oil prices continue their rapid surge, moving well past $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in Iran and the wider Middle East.

Airwallex Launches Yield Accounts in the U.S., Supercharging Business Payments With Interest-Earning Balances
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airwallex Launches Yield Accounts in the U.S., Supercharging Business Payments With Interest-Earning Balances

Global payments and financial platform Airwallex has expanded its treasury management capabilities with a new feature for U.S. customers that allows businesses to earn yield on idle balances held within its payments infrastructure.

Kraken Makes History as First Crypto Firm Approved for Federal Reserve Master Account
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Kraken Makes History as First Crypto Firm Approved for Federal Reserve Master Account

In a milestone moment for the cryptocurrency industry, Kraken Financial, the Wyoming-chartered banking arm of the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has been granted a Federal Reserve master account, marking the first time a digital asset-focused institution has secured direct access to the Federal Reserve’s core payments system.

MetaMask Is Now Also Available in Card Form via Mastercard Partnership
Blockchain & Crypto

MetaMask Is Now Also Available in Card Form via Mastercard Partnership

One of the most popular crypto wallets of all times, MetaMask has officially launched a co-branded payment card in collaboration with Mastercard.

Nuevos Aranceles de Trump (15 %): ¿Qué Significa Para los Pagos Transfronterizos del E‑commerce en España?
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nuevos Aranceles de Trump (15 %): ¿Qué Significa Para los Pagos Transfronterizos del E‑commerce en España?

Las nuevas medidas arancelarias de Estados Unidos podrían cambiar de golpe la forma en que España vende al mundo. Para los e‑retailers y fintech, cada pago internacional ahora viene con una pregunta: ¿cuánto nos costará realmente cruzar la frontera?

24 Cities Worldwide Awarded $1 Million for Civic Innovation
Society & Lifestyle

24 Cities Worldwide Awarded $1 Million for Civic Innovation

Twenty‑four cities from across the globe have been named winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026, each receiving $1 million in funding and expert support to implement bold new ideas aimed at improving life for residents. The winning cities were selected from more than 630 applicants representing over 35 million people across 20 countries.

Actionable Guide: How Importers Can Seek Refunds After the End of IEEPA Tariffs
Finance & Economics

Actionable Guide: How Importers Can Seek Refunds After the End of IEEPA Tariffs

A recent advisory from Baker Donelson highlights a major shift in U.S. trade policy: tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have officially ended following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. While this development removes future liability under those tariffs, it raises a pressing question for importers: Can […]

Gold and Silver Rebound After January Rout as Safe-Haven Demand Returns Among Tariffs Pressure
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Gold and Silver Rebound After January Rout as Safe-Haven Demand Returns Among Tariffs Pressure

Gold and silver prices climb significantly higher on February 23 after January’s sharp sell-off, supported by a weaker dollar, renewed safe-haven demand and shifting investor sentiment.

Revolut Inches Closer to UAE Launch: Could Q1 2026 See Its Middle East Debut?
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Revolut Inches Closer to UAE Launch: Could Q1 2026 See Its Middle East Debut?

Revolut might reportedly be entering the UAE as early as Q1 2026, marking its second non-European market after Mexico. The company has ramped up hiring and team operations, with future plans for additional banking licences in international markets including the US.