Long-form coverage of cards, IBANs, payment rails, regulation and the technology that moves money — in seven languages, written by working operators.
A federal judge granted Kalshi and Polymarket a preliminary injunction on July 27, blocking Minnesota's landmark law that would have criminalized prediction market operations.…
Western Union International Bank is shutting down its Digital Bank, closing all accounts two months after users receive closure notices, signaling a strategic retreat.…
Bank Frick launches real-time euro transfers and CHF receipt services across SEPA and SIC networks, targeting crypto exchanges, platforms, and e-commerce providers.…
A July 2026 FTC proposal warns AI developers that silently modifying outputs to comply with state laws may breach federal consumer protection rules.…
Flex, a fintech platform focused on rent payments, has applied for an Industrial Loan Company charter in Utah, tapping a former WebBank risk officer to lead the proposed bank.…
The Japanese yen has revisited 40-year lows against the dollar, stoking fears of a repeat of the 2024 carry-trade unwind that roiled crypto markets.…
Visa is eliminating 2,600 roles — 7% of its workforce — primarily in technology, redirecting capital toward stablecoins, cross-border payments, and B2B growth.…
The Financial Action Task Force has published a landmark report on decentralized finance, but at least one prominent insider argues it fails to meet the moment.…
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo's resignation amid policy tensions raises urgent questions about monetary stability, the rupiah's trajectory, and the country's ability to sustain capital inflows.…
Brooklyn prosecutors say Binance now channels law enforcement data requests through the UAE, introducing critical delays into active fraud investigations.…
U.S. lawmakers have proposed legislation to close a crypto tax loophole worth $23.5 billion, a move that could reshape digital asset markets and boost government revenue.…
Binance quietly changed its law-enforcement cooperation policy in April 2025, reversing a conciliatory stance and frustrating police worldwide.…