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A $3.9 billion proposed merger between EverBank and WaFd combines digital-first reach with a large physical branch network, targeting customers who demand both.…
Robinhood acquires an equity stake in Crypto.com in a multi-year deal that makes OG.com the clearing and infrastructure engine behind its fast-growing prediction markets business.…
Visa's new program uses VisaNet settlement data and on-chain credit infrastructure to unlock working capital for stablecoin-linked card programs and fintechs.…
Over $1.8 billion lost in 36 months to cross-chain bridge exploits is forcing tier-one banks and fintechs to rethink stablecoin settlement security.…
Cryptocurrency platforms lost over $3.6 billion to hacks in 18 months — with 88% of stolen funds taken from audited platforms, exposing a critical gap in crypto security.…
The BoE and FCA's AI Consortium has released sweeping recommendations to replace static model risk frameworks with system-level GenAI governance across UK and US financial institutions.…
Circle acquires Singapore's Tazapay to leverage its APAC payment rails and banking ties, targeting faster USDC stablecoin adoption across emerging markets.…
Washington State regulators have charged crypto kiosk operator CoinFlip with compliance failures that exposed elderly consumers to fraud, seeking a $1.03M penalty and license ban.…
Circle moves to acquire Tazapay, a payments platform processing $25B in annualized volume with payout rails spanning 100-plus markets.…
The UK has published new legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Iran, with analysts warning of strain on global energy markets and rising compliance costs for financial institutions.…
Carlos Erick Vazquez Gonzalez, 48, admitted on September 4, 2026 to laundering $4 million in U.S. narcotics proceeds through cryptocurrency.…
EverBank and WaFd have agreed to a $3.9B merger set to close in Q1 2027, creating a combined institution with $75B in assets and $59B in deposits.…