buy-now-pay-later
Apple and Klarna Join Forces to Power 'Apple Upgrade' Device Leasing
Apple officially partners with Klarna to offer 12-to-36-month device leases through its Apple Upgrade program, initially exclusive to US residents.…
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central-banking
ECB Wage Tracker Holds at 2.7% in Q1 2027, Signalling Wage Stability
The ECB's wage tracker registers 2.7% for Q1 2027, pointing to stable negotiated wage pressures across the euro area.…
tokenization
BNY Launches Blockchain-Powered Digital Transfer Agent for Tokenized Funds
Bank of New York Mellon has launched a blockchain-based digital transfer agent for tokenized funds, a move that could reshape how the asset management industry operates.…
capital-markets
South Korea's KOSPI Hemorrhages 864.5 Trillion Won in Two-Day Rout
South Korea's KOSPI shed 864.5 trillion won across two sessions, closing at 5,663.24 and triggering a circuit breaker for the second consecutive day.…
bitcoin
Apple Faces $1.8M Bitcoin Lawsuit Over Fake Sparrow Wallet App Store Listing
A lawsuit claims Apple ranked a fraudulent Sparrow Wallet app in the App Store and featured it in curated crypto collections, leading to $1.8M in Bitcoin losses.…
capital-markets
South Korea's Emergency Financial Talks Signal Systemic Risk Beyond KOSPI
South Korea convened an emergency financial meeting after the KOSPI suffered a historic collapse, raising fears of broader global economic instability and crypto market contagion.…
open-banking
UK Open Banking Crosses 1 Billion Payments and 100 Billion API Calls
UK open banking has cleared two landmark thresholds — 1 billion A2A payments and 100 billion API calls — cementing its status as critical financial infrastructure.…
stablecoin
LemFi Bets on BVNK's Regulated Stablecoin Rails to Rewire Remittance Corridors
LemFi is migrating its cross-border settlement onto BVNK's regulated stablecoin infrastructure, targeting near-instant transfers and lower costs for its two million users.…
mica
Hungary Scraps Crypto Validation Rule as CoinCash Claims Nation's First MiCA License
Hungary repeals its crypto transaction validation requirement while CoinCash secures the country's first MiCA license, reshaping the nation's digital asset landscape.…
mica
Hungary Scraps Crypto Conversion Checks as CoinCash Lands First MiCA License
Hungary has removed mandatory third-party verification requirements for crypto conversions while CoinCash becomes the first firm authorized under the MiCA framework.…
tokenization
Tether Brings Blockchain Infrastructure to Nairobi Securities Exchange
Tether signs a landmark agreement with the Nairobi Securities Exchange covering tokenized securities, blockchain market infrastructure, and potential USDT settlement.…
stablecoin
Visa's $3.7 Billion Stablecoin Card Volume Signals a New Era in Digital Payments
Visa has processed US$3.7 billion in stablecoin-linked card volume across 200+ markets, with 1.9 million cards issued and nearly US$800 million settled in USDC since 2023.…