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.
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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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The High Cost of Going Cashless: Why Payment Choice Is Essential for Economic Equity
Across the United States, the push toward a cashless society is beginning to encounter headwinds. While some retailers citing convenience and security are embracing digital payments and displaying “no cash” signs, others prefer cash to avoid ever-increasing fees related to credit cards and other digital payment means that eat into their already thin margins. In […]
Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities
The latest research on crypto market sentiment released by CryptoNinjas proves that global interest in crypto is shifting from historically affluent economies to emerging markets where bullish sentiment is booming.
OceanFirst and Flushing Financial Announce $579M Merger to Create Strong Regional Banking Franchise
OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial have agreed to a $579 million all-stock merger that will significantly expand their banking footprint across New Jersey and New York and create a stronger, more competitive regional financial institution.
Americans Feel the Squeeze but Keep Spending: What It Means for Retailers and Holiday Payments
US shoppers are sending mixed signals this holiday season. Confidence in the economy is slipping, job-market worries are rising, and retail sales data looks softer than expected. Yet tens of millions of Americans are still gearing up for one of the biggest spending weekends of the year. For retailers, this tension between caution and continued […]
Partnership Between Félix and Mastercard Targets Faster, Cheaper Remittances Into Latin America
Félix will integrate Mastercard Move into its platform, enabling senders to initiate transfers via the Félix chatbot on WhatsApp, using debit cards as a funding source for their remittances to Latin America.
