Revolut’s digital pound trial shifts the UK payments debate from crypto hype to consumer protections and clarity

Revolut is preparing to trial a pound-backed stablecoin inside a regulated stablecoin sandbox in the UK, with testing expected within the current quarter. While this might look like another fintech pilot in the long history of crypto payment tests, the more interesting part sits upstream of the token itself. дальше »

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Trump Media weighs Truth Social spinoff as crypto expansion accelerates

Trump Media expanded into crypto in 2025 with its fintech brand Truth.Fi, creating a Bitcoin treasury, filing multiple crypto ETFs, and forming a partnership with Crypto.com. дальше »

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Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Fintech, Crypto Payments at Core

Key Takeaways: Block has been cutting off nearly 4,000 employees, bringing total staff from more than 10,000 down to only less than 6,000. According to Jack Dorsey, AI tools allow The post Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Fintech, Crypto Payments at Core appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Jack Dorsey cuts nearly half of Block’s workforce; Shares surge 23%

Block, Inc. will reduce its workforce by nearly half, cutting more than 4,000 jobs as CEO Jack Dorsey said the fintech firm restructures around artificial intelligence and leaner teams. Wall Street cheers Jack Dorsey’s AI restructure In a note shared… дальше »

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Analysis: Block’s retreat to 2019 scale could be a hint of deeper shifts in payments economics

While Jack Dorsey cites AI-enabled productivity gains as the reason for Block's cuts, the deeper shift is in payments plumbing: stablecoin settlement threatens to compress the fee stack that fintech acquirers have relied on for years. дальше »

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Aave crosses $1T in lending as it seeks more bank, fintech integrations

Aave continues to lead DeFi lending, with $27.2 billion in user value secured and $83.3 million in fees over the past 30 days, nearly four times more than its closest competitor. дальше »

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Ripple's Reece Merrick Sees Stablecoins Changing Africa's Fintech Market

Ripple Managing Director Reece Merrick made a case for stablecoins overhauling the fintech market in Africa. дальше »

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Fintech Behemoth Stripe Reportedly Explores Possible Acquisition Of PayPal — What A Mega Deal Could Mean for Crypto

Stripe, which has been steadily expanding its crypto initiatives, is reportedly exploring the acquisition of all or part of PayPal, according to a Tuesday report from Bloomberg. If finalized, the deal would bring together two of the most active traditional payments players in crypto and stablecoin infrastructure under a single umbrella. Stripe Weighing PayPal Acquisition […] дальше »

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Capital.com reports $3.42T trading volume in 2025 as activity surges

Capital. com reported a sharp rise in client activity in 2025, as heightened market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty drove increased trading across asset classes. The global fintech group said client trading volume reached $3. дальше »

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Quantoz gains Visa nod to issue stablecoin-linked debit cards in Europe

The Dutch electronic money issuer will act as a BIN sponsor for fintech partners, linking regulated dollar- and euro-denominated tokens to mainstream card rails. дальше »

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Hong Kong regulator adds Victory Fintech to list of approved trading platforms

The addition is the first crypto company to be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission since June 2025, when the regulator approved Hong Kong BGE. дальше »

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LATAM crypto news: Argentina fintech faces setback; Brazil weighs Bitcoin reserve

The most noteworthy cryptocurrency developments in the region this week came from Argentina, Brazil, and El Salvador. El Salvador is planning a $100 million tokenised investment program for local SMEs, Brazil is considering a bill to eliminate crypto taxes and establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, and Argentina’s fintech industry suffered a blow when lawmakers revoked […] дальше »

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Кэти Вуд покупает акции Coinbase на фоне убытков биржи в $667 млн

ARK Invest вернулась к покупке акций Coinbase после серии распродаж, приобретя бумаги криптобиржи примерно на $15 млн через несколько активно управляемых биржевых фондов (ETF). Управляющая компания под руководством Кэти Вуд (Cathie Wood) купила 66 545 акций Coinbase через ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), 16 832 акции через Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) и 9 477 акций через Fintech Innovation ETF… Сообщение Кэти Вуд покупает акции Coinbase на фоне убытков биржи в $667 млн появились сначала на Hash Telegraph. дальше »

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Fintechs push Federal Reserve on Payment Account plan that could curb crypto debanking

A coalition of fintech trade groups is lobbying for the Federal Reserve to move forward with the Payment Account prototype that would open up direct payments access for eligible non-bank financial firms. дальше »

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Crypto is Europe’s best answer to Revolut’s fintech dominance | Opinion

So if you're feeling the pressure from Revolut on your fintech business in Europe, I strongly advise taking a serious look at the crypto-finance market дальше »

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Bitget Wallet Expands Into B2B With Trading Infrastructure API

Launch signals strategic move to provide trading execution and market data services to fintech platforms. San Salvador, El Salvador, February 5, 2026 – Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has launched Bitget Wallet API, marking a strategic expansion into business-to-business infrastructure as more fintech firms and digital asset platforms look to offer onchain trading services The post Bitget Wallet Expands Into B2B With Trading Infrastructure API appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SoFi stock jumps as fintech hits record $1B quarter, leans into crypto

SoFi posts record quarter with $1B revenue, stronger crypto and payments push, and 2026 growth outlook as shares climb over 6% on guidance. SoFi Technologies Inc. reported its first billion-dollar revenue quarter and net income of $173.5 million in the… дальше »

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Plus500 Futures Launches Kalshi Prediction Markets for Retail Traders

The Fintech company is bringing Kalshi prediction markets to its retail traders on its Plus500 Futures platform with a simple $0.01 per contract fee structure. The post Plus500 Futures Launches Kalshi Prediction Markets for Retail Traders appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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FinchTrade and Wert partner to power retail crypto access

FinchTrade is a Swiss-based OTC liquidity provider, founded in 2021. Wert. io is a fintech company founded in 2020 that enables businesses to embed crypto purchasing. In the last 30 days alone, Wert processed $2. дальше »

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Ripple Participates in High-Stakes White House Summit

Ripple joined a powerhouse roster of fintech and banking giants at the White House on Monday. дальше »

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LATAM crypto news: El Salvador boosts Bitcoin push, Interpol busts leader of major crypto scam

The leading cryptocurrency stories in Latin America this week point to a region in transition. Fintech giant Revolut launched full banking operations in Mexico. In Venezuela, Interpol carried out a major crackdown on a cross-border cryptocurrency scam linked to Generation Zoe. дальше »

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Nubank wins conditional US approval to form national bank

The conditional approval moves the Latin American fintech into the bank organization phase as it seeks to expand regulated banking and crypto services in the United States. дальше »

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Fintech Dakota wants enterprises to treat money like software

The platform enables enterprises to use programmable stablecoins for payments and treasury while outsourcing custody, compliance and settlement. дальше »

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Ex-Coinbase, Airbnb execs launch programmable stablecoin platform for fintechs, enterprises

Dakota's platform could revolutionize global fintech by simplifying compliance and enabling seamless integration of stablecoins in financial services. The post Ex-Coinbase, Airbnb execs launch programmable stablecoin platform for fintechs, enterprises appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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The 2nd FinTech Week 2026 heads to Dubai: Uniting global financial innovation leaders

The People Events is thrilled to announce the 2nd FinTech Week: Payments, Security & Beyond, scheduled to take place on 16–17 February 2026 in Dubai. Following a highly successful edition in SinThe post The 2nd FinTech Week 2026 heads to Dubai: Uniting global financial innovation leaders appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Capital One to buy stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15B in cash-and-stock deal

Capital One Financial Corp. has agreed to acquire fintech startup Brex in a deal valued at $5. 15 billion, the transaction was disclosed on Thursday. Under the terms of the agreement, Capital One will pay 50% in cash and 50% in stock. дальше »

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Onchain IPO Platform Superstate Raises $85.5M in Series B Round Led by Bain Capital

Fintech tokenization firm Superstate secured $82. 5 million in Series B funding to accelerate its Opening Bell platform, which enables companies to tokenize stock and conduct IPOs directly on Ethereum and Solana blockchains. дальше »

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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy To Start $100 Million Crypto Hedge Fund Amid Market Turbulence

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Galaxy Digital plans $100M hedge fund targeting crypto, fintech

Galaxy Digital Holdings, the prominent digital asset investment firm led by veteran financier Mike Novogratz, is launching a $100 million hedge fund designed to capitalize on volatility in the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors, according to a report in the Financial Times. дальше »

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Belarusian President signs order establishing framework for crypto banking

Belarus's move to integrate cryptobanks may boost its fintech sector, attracting global investments and enhancing its digital economy. The post Belarusian President signs order establishing framework for crypto banking appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BitGo targets nearly $2b valuation in IPO bid as crypto listings stir back to life

BitGo joins a deep pipeline of crypto and fintech firms eyeing public markets, including Revolut, Kraken, and PayPay. Yet sentiment remains fragile. дальше »

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Stablecoin card adoption will be a 'big theme' of 2026: Dragonfly exec

Crypto venture capitalists have tipped stablecoin card adoption to take off in 2026 after fintech startup Rain secured $250 million in funding to push stablecoin payments. дальше »

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How XRP Ledger Becomes The Leading Blockchain In 2026: Fintech CEO

A longtime XRP Ledger builder says XRPL has a narrow shot in 2026 to jump into the top tier of chains on liquidity and activity, but only if Ripple and the XRPL Foundation stop “playing it safe” and prioritize frictionless consumer onboarding, real-world payment rails, and a faster, more aggressive funding engine. дальше »

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Ripple President Quashes Imminent IPO Plans Despite $40 Billion Valuation And Wall Street Backing

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Tech giant to launch crypto wallet, fintech L1s will bomb: Dragonfly exec.

Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi predicts Big Tech and Fortune 100 companies will start building in crypto in 2026, but that corporate L1s will fail to challenge Ethereum and Solana. дальше »

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Trump family-linked ALT5 Sigma draws renewed scrutiny

Trump-family-linked crypto company ALT5 Sigma has become embroiled in controversy after an investigation revealed that the license of its newly appointed auditor lapsed earlier this year. Nasdaq-listed ALT5 Sigma, the former appliance recycling business turned biotech firm turned fintech venture,… дальше »

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Fed's 'skinny' accounts end Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — Senator Lummis

Giving crypto companies and fintech startups access to accounts at the Federal Reserve is a hedge against debanking by commercial banks. дальше »

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Coinbase named a top three 2026 fintech pick at Clear Street

The crypto exchange’s tokenization, AI tools, and stablecoin revenue help it stand out in ‘transition year’ for crypto equities, said Clear Street's Owen Lau. дальше »

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BlockSec Enters SFA to Drive Global Crypto Compliance and Protection

This latest partnership between BlockSec and Singapore FinTech Association is a key step to elevating the compliance and security standards. дальше »

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HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round

The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases. дальше »

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Bitcoin Fintech Enters Russell 2000 While Strategy Risks MSCI Exclusion

Bitcoin financial services company Fold Holdings will be added to the Russell 2000, a primary US small-cap benchmark index. The announcement comes as MSCI considers excluding crypto-holding companies from its indexes, drawing significant industry attention. дальше »

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Ghana legalizes Bitcoin and crypto trading under new regulatory framework

Ghana's regulatory framework for crypto could boost economic diversification, attract fintech investment, and enhance financial inclusion. The post Ghana legalizes Bitcoin and crypto trading under new regulatory framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Is the Fintech System Facing Restructuring Risks? IO DeFi Cloud Mining Becomes a ‘Safe Partner’

As the global fintech system faces mounting pressure, factors such as declining cross-border settlement efficiency, recurring inflation, and geopolitical instability are prompting the market to reassess the risks of future restructuring. дальше »

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‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone

Wednesday’s update could debut tokenized assets, onchain AI agents and global Base features as crypto exchange Coinbase aims to redefine its business model. дальше »

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The double-edged future: Bringing fintech onchain | Opinion

The next evolution of fintech will not be “crypto-fired.” It will be onchain but built to serve human and institutional needs, not memes or hype cycles. дальше »

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Canadian analysts project increased XRP adoption in fintech sector

Analyst Skipper_xrp noted growing XRPL ecosystem activity—including interest in the raccoon-themed RACO token—while also pointing to new U.S. regulatory clarity. дальше »

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Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Use of Crypto Wallets

Bitcoin Magazine Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Use of Crypto Wallets Swedish fintech Klarna is partnering with Stripe-owned Privy to develop crypto wallet features, building on its recent KlarnaUSD stablecoin launch. дальше »

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CertiK highlights web3 security priorities at Abu Dhabi Fintech Week 2025

CertiK underscored the growing importance of trust, transparency, and resilience in web3 security as CBO Jason Jiang addressed global fintech leaders at Abu Dhabi Fintech Week. дальше »

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Robinhood Enters Indonesia’s Booming Crypto Market With Twin Fintech Deal

Robinhood Markets moved into Indonesia this week by signing deals to buy two local firms, a step that gives it instant access to a big pool of investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin Boost: Fidelity CEO Confirms Personal Holdings, Hails BTC As ‘Gold Standard’ The plan covers both a licensed brokerage and a regulated crypto trader, and […] дальше »

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S&P adds WhiteBIT’s native coin to five key cryptocurrency indices

WhiteBIT’s native coin (WBT) has been officially included in the S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM) Index, marking a significant milestone for both WhiteBIT and the broader fintech landscape of Central and Eastern Europe. дальше »

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