Long-form coverage of cards, IBANs, payment rails, regulation and the technology that moves money — in seven languages, written by working operators.
Capital One has released VulnHunter, an open-source AI tool that mimics hacker logic to detect software vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.…
Mastercard has enhanced its In Control virtual card platform with new security controls, single API access, and expanded embedded payments capabilities for enterprises and financial institutions.…
ECB President Christine Lagarde has ordered staff to model oil and gas price scenarios ahead of September's rate decision, with adverse inflation projections reaching 4.4%.…
The UN warns that Southeast Asian fraud syndicates have merged into a unified, tech-driven criminal economy costing victims up to $114B annually.…
Senator Cynthia Lummis advances the CLARITY Act through Senate committee, seeking to reclassify crypto deposits as customer property and close a critical bankruptcy protection gap.…
The ECB raises rates to 2.25%, its first hike since 2023, as Lagarde flags labor market weakness — rattling risk assets including crypto.…
BitMEX has announced its shutdown after nearly 12 years, triggering a 90% crash in its BMEX token as the exchange's Bitcoin futures market share had steadily eroded.…
Nubank has finalized the full acquisition of Banco Porto Real de Investimentos, deepening its regulatory footprint and service reach across Brazil's financial ecosystem.…
Revolut is set to reach a $115 billion valuation through a planned secondary share sale, arriving on the heels of landmark regulatory approvals and surging investor confidence.…
BitMEX, the pioneering crypto derivatives exchange owned by HDR Global Trading Limited, has announced a full wind-down of its exchange operations effective July 23, 2026.…
Three crypto protocols across Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Ethereum lost over $35 million in a single 24-hour period via bridge exploits, extending 2026's record hack pace.…
Mirae Asset Consulting has completed its acquisition of South Korean crypto exchange Korbit, becoming its largest shareholder while trading and asset protections remain intact.…