Long-form coverage of cards, IBANs, payment rails, regulation and the technology that moves money — in seven languages, written by working operators.
The International Monetary Fund's $8.1 billion loan approval for Ukraine, despite missed benchmarks, signals unprecedented flexibility in crisis lending.…
Spanish banking giant BBVA's strategic alliance with OpenAI marks a pivotal shift toward AI-native operations that could reshape global banking standards.…
The European Central Bank's surprise rate increase marks a pivotal shift in global monetary policy during heightened geopolitical uncertainty.…
Bitget obtains Virtual Asset Service Provider registration in Argentina, advancing its regulatory compliance strategy across Latin American markets.…
Futu's aggressive international pivot after facing a massive regulatory penalty exemplifies how Chinese fintechs are reshaping strategies to navigate mounting domestic pressures.…
Italian unicorn Satispay's €120M raise highlights Europe's fintech evolution amid tightening banking supervision and regulatory warnings on digital asset risks.…
The BOJ's anticipated rate increase threatens to disrupt global liquidity flows and yen carry trades that have supported risk asset valuations.…
Metaplanet's acquisition of Siiibo Securities aims to integrate Bitcoin yields into traditional Japanese financial products, potentially reshaping the country's investment landscape.…
Barclays' £180 million purchase of loss-making fintech GoHenry signals traditional banks' aggressive push into digital youth banking despite profitability concerns.…
Circle's unprecedented $4 billion USDC transfer to Coinbase marks the largest stablecoin transaction in history, signaling major shifts in blockchain infrastructure strategy.…
Cryptocurrency flows to suspected human trafficking operations jumped 85% year-over-year, with victims coerced into running romance scams from Southeast Asian compounds.…
Japan's Lower House approves cryptocurrency tax reform with 20% flat rate, potentially transforming the nation's digital asset landscape and attracting global investment.…