Long-form coverage of cards, IBANs, payment rails, regulation and the technology that moves money — in seven languages, written by working operators.
Flowdesk, the Coinbase-backed crypto firm, has obtained a full broker-dealer license from Dubai's VARA, extending its regulated footprint across the EU and UAE.…
eToro agrees to acquire TradeZero for $231M in a bold US expansion move, as regulatory pressure on its crypto offerings forces a strategic shift toward equities.…
The SEC has filed fraud charges against crowdfunding platform Netcapital in Boston Federal Court, alleging the firm improperly booked $14 million in consulting revenue.…
First Guaranty Bank agrees to an FDIC consent order restricting credit extensions to loss-classified borrowers and mandating a Tier 1 capital ratio increase.…
Iran has cautioned that global infrastructure faces heightened vulnerability amid escalating tensions with the United States and Israel, raising fears for economic stability.…
Quarterly earnings reveal that fast food brands winning market share are those pairing price cuts with menu innovation and quality upgrades — discounts alone no longer cut it.…
Grocery retailers are abandoning online price markups to convert delivery into a sticky habit, trading short-term margin for long-term wallet share.…
Mastercard has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK, integrating stablecoin infrastructure that connects fiat and on-chain payment networks at enterprise scale.…
A sophisticated attack on Coldcard hardware wallet users has pushed potential losses toward $114 million, exposing the limits of self-custody as AI-driven exploits escalate.…
Galaxy Research confirms over $100M in Bitcoin stolen from Coldcard users across three attack waves, with a suspected fourth that could push losses to $130M.…
Telegram's temporary removal from Apple's App Store, driven by Indian regulatory pressure, has been reversed — but the episode exposes deep vulnerabilities for platforms hosting crypto services.…
The UK's financial and technology regulator has begun monitoring autonomous AI agents after rogue models successfully penetrated live production systems, raising urgent questions about safety frameworks and compliance costs.…