regulation
Regulatory Turf War Emerges as FDIC and OCC Battle for Stablecoin Oversight
Federal regulators clash over stablecoin authority as GENIUS Act implementation deadline approaches this July.…
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emerging markets
Emerging Markets Drive 77% of Binance Growth as Crypto Fills Banking Void
New Binance data reveals emerging markets account for 77% of new users, highlighting crypto's role as banking alternative in underserved regions.…
fintech
Lendable Outpaces UK Banks in Personal Lending as Profits Double
British fintech Lendable doubled profits by issuing more personal loans than any UK bank, now eyeing US expansion with AI-powered credit technology.…
blockchain
BlackRock's $14 Trillion Empire Expands Into Blockchain-Enabled Investment Products
BlackRock filed SEC documents outlining blockchain-enabled funds, marking the asset manager's continued push into tokenized investment products.…
<fraud
Financial Fraud Crosses Critical Threshold as LSEG Report Reveals Systemic Risk
New LSEG Risk Intelligence report shows fraud has migrated from financial system edges to its core, threatening fundamental trust mechanisms.…
fintech
Profitable Fintech Plum Opens £250M Funding Round to Retail Investors via Crowdcube
Plum's decision to include retail investors alongside institutions at a £250M valuation signals growing democratization of fintech investment opportunities.…
<ECB
Lagarde's Stablecoin Skepticism Could Cement Dollar Supremacy in Digital Assets
ECB President Christine Lagarde's criticism of Euro stablecoins at a Spanish forum signals regulatory resistance that may inadvertently strengthen the US dollar's digital dominance.…
CLARITY Act
Senate Banking Committee Revives Crypto Regulation Bill After Industry Compromise
The CLARITY Act returns to Senate agenda following compromise between banks and crypto firms after four-month stalemate.…
<ramp
Ramp's $750M Funding Round Pushes Valuation Past $40B Milestone
Ramp approaches $750M funding at $40B+ valuation, marking 25% increase from $32B as business spending platform scales rapidly.…
Jerome Powell
Powell's Fed Independence Fight Tests Constitutional Limits of Presidential Power
Jerome Powell defends Federal Reserve autonomy as Trump pressure threatens central bank independence and monetary policy framework.…
cloud infrastructure
AWS Outage Exposes Critical Centralization Risks in Cryptocurrency Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services outage on May 7 disrupted Coinbase trading, highlighting persistent infrastructure vulnerabilities in crypto platforms.…
Jerome Powell
Powell's Fed Exit Sets Stage for Major Monetary Policy Shift Under Warsh Leadership
Jerome Powell's departure as Federal Reserve Chair and Kevin Warsh's expected succession could herald significant changes in U.S. monetary policy direction.…