Long-form coverage of cards, IBANs, payment rails, regulation and the technology that moves money — in seven languages, written by working operators.
The UK and Japan have finalized a $24 billion technology partnership covering AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing, while notably excluding blockchain from their strategic focus.…
Huawei unveils autonomous AI banking suite at 2026 summit, promising to transform financial institutions into self-governing entities capable of real-time decision-making.…
Regulatory investigations into Wise highlight fundamental shift as compliance becomes core product feature rather than afterthought for cross-border payment platforms.…
SpaceX crossed $2 trillion valuation despite $5 billion losses in 2025, with Bitcoin holdings adding new volatility risks to the aerospace giant's financial profile.…
The $TRUMP meme coin generated $616 million for the Trump family while buyers lost over $700 million, highlighting the risks of speculative crypto investments.…
Strategy's Bitcoin sales contradict Saylor's famous "never sell" philosophy, but he maintains the moves are operationally necessary for the firm's digital credit business.…
James McDonald's nomination to lead SDNY could reshape crypto enforcement, intensifying regulatory pressure on digital finance sector.…
Major wallet disruption affects multiple blockchain networks, exposing critical dependencies in decentralized finance infrastructure.…
James McDonald's appointment as US Attorney for SDNY could reshape crypto enforcement priorities given the office's central role in financial regulation.…
MetaMask's multi-network connectivity disruption reveals how centralized components threaten the resilience of supposedly decentralized financial systems.…
Trump's nomination of James M. McDonald as US Attorney for SDNY could reshape crypto regulation and enforcement priorities across digital assets.…
Italy's decision to raise cryptocurrency capital gains tax to 33% starting January 2026 highlights growing regulatory fragmentation across EU member states in digital asset policy.…