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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
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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
Finance & Economics

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
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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?
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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
Finance & Economics

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?
Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Post-Penny Compliance: Cash Rounding in Small-Dollar Lending
Finance & Economics

Post-Penny Compliance: Cash Rounding in Small-Dollar Lending

The era of the one-cent piece has reached its conclusion. Following a White House directive to the Department of the Treasury on February 9, 2025, the U.S. Mint ceased regular production of the penny, citing a production cost of 3.7 cents per unit. While the Mint completed its final regular run in November 2025, the […]

Amazon Ring Ends Flock Safety Partnership After Super Bowl Backlash Over Surveillance Concerns
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Amazon Ring Ends Flock Safety Partnership After Super Bowl Backlash Over Surveillance Concerns

In a move that underscores growing sensitivity around AI-powered surveillance, Amazon Ring has scrapped its planned partnership with Flock Safety just months after announcing the integration.

EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Science Finding, Reshaping U.S. Emissions Policy
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EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Science Finding, Reshaping U.S. Emissions Policy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally repealed a landmark scientific finding that has underpinned nearly all U.S. federal action to regulate greenhouse gases for more than a decade.

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026

In 2026, shopping in the U.S. is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. From rising credit card balances to the growing influence of AI tools, consumers are navigating a complex mix of financial pressures and technological opportunities. Recent data from Kurv Pay sheds light on these shifts, revealing how Americans are spending, borrowing, […]

Revolut’s Strategic Pivot: How U.S. Regulatory Shifts Opened the Door to a Standalone Banking Licence
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Revolut’s Strategic Pivot: How U.S. Regulatory Shifts Opened the Door to a Standalone Banking Licence

Revolut is rewiring its U.S. expansion strategy as shifts in U.S. financial regulation make a direct banking charter more achievable than ever before.