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South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago delivered remarks to heads of foreign missions in Pretoria, with the BIS publishing the address as a landmark diplomatic-monetary signal.…
As banks race to deploy artificial intelligence, a foundational reality is being overlooked: the proprietary data banks already hold may be their most powerful competitive asset.…
The ECB's latest payments report finds digital transactions climbing steadily across the euro area, but cash continues to assert its dominance at the point of sale.…
Stripe has reportedly finalized a $7 billion deal to acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter, positioning autonomous software agents as the next frontier of corporate spending.…
The OCC has conditionally approved a trust charter for World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto firm, as Democrats push back with anti-corruption banking legislation.…
Blockchain-powered bank N3XT has gained Wyoming regulatory approval to offer instant tokenized cross-border transfers to customers and non-customers alike.…
The U.S. Treasury has proposed rules that would restrict who can legally sell stablecoins to American customers, with crypto exchanges facing new compliance obligations starting in 2027.…
The SEC has filed fraud charges against NASDAQ-listed NetCapital, alleging $14M in improperly recorded consulting revenue. The CfPA has now issued a formal response.…
Binance is reportedly planning to apply for an FCA license, marking a potential return to the UK market after being barred from regulated activities since June 2021.…
Losses from a security incident targeting Coldcard hardware wallets have surpassed $115 million, with Galaxy Research documenting over 200 victims.…
The U.S. Treasury Department is seeking public input on its proposed framework for licensing payment stablecoin issuers under the landmark GENIUS Act.…
Asheville-based HomeTrust Bank strikes a $448M deal to acquire Blue Ridge Bank, vaulting the lender to $7 billion in assets and 60 Southeast locations.…