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StoneX, Operator of FOREX.com, Targets Brazil FX Market with Banco Travelex Deal
- The company’s payments network covers more than 180 countries and 140 currencies.
- Earlier, the firm expanded its payments network through partnerships with Bank Mendes Gans and NatWest.
Wednesday, 12/08/2026 | 11:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The CFD Payments Lab: Why Global Brokers Are Testing the Future in Australia
- Kristofer Rogers from Volt says CFD brokers like Pepperstone and Trade Nation are using Australia's payments ecosystem to validate new customer experiences before rolling them out more broadly.
- Nearly 73% of CFD account top-ups made via Australia's New Payments Platform, such as PayID and PayTo, occur outside standard 9-to-5 banking hours, with more than one in five (21%) taking place on weekends.
Friday, 07/08/2026 | 04:51 GMT by
Kristofer Rogers
eToro Follows Brand Refresh with Expansion into Payroll-Linked Investing
- Papaya Global's Banco platform is integrated into eToro's new workplace investing and payroll service.
- The new service will support investing from salaries, bonuses, stock options, and employee benefits.
Tuesday, 04/08/2026 | 14:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Building Resilient Fintech: Compliance, Innovation, and Growth
- Resilient fintech relies on compliance as core, scalable infrastructure.
Monday, 03/08/2026 | 08:31 GMT by
Petr Sergeev
Dealing.com Sets a Guinness World Record, Redefining the Future of Global Investing with More Than 24,000 Tokenised Stocks
- The milestone was celebrated in the esteemed presence of H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, marking the UAE's leadership in blockchain innovation and the beginning of the next era of global finance.
Tuesday, 21/07/2026 | 10:27 GMT by
FM
"Frustration With Uncertainty, Cost": FMA Chief Barrass on the Sandbox That Produced One Launch
- Six of 24 applicants made it into the pilot since December 2024, but only one firm is publicly identified as having reached the market.
- The flagship participant's stablecoin business has been up for sale since March, after parent Swyftx shut down the Easy Crypto exchange.
Wednesday, 27/05/2026 | 05:52 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
The $500 Trillion AI Bet Depends on Energy, Infrastructure, and Policy, Not Just Code
- If valuation outpaces physical output, AI boom could trigger inflationary pressures globally.
- Transition gap between financial markets and infrastructure could cause macroeconomic instability.
Tuesday, 26/05/2026 | 13:00 GMT by
Anndy Lian
ASIC Warns of "Lost Generation" Risk if Australia Falls Behind on Fintech and AI
- Chairman Joe Longo says the regulator wants to be a backer rather than a blocker.
- In the meantime, around half the market declined to take part in the watchdog's recent tokenization survey.
Thursday, 21/05/2026 | 12:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IPC Adds Over 15 US Routes in Build-Out to Support Faster Institutional Execution
- The project includes upgrades across US hubs, including Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.
- The upgrade aims to support rising demand for US liquidity access outside regular hours, especially from Asia.
Tuesday, 19/05/2026 | 16:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto Built More Rails, but the Next Battle Is Over How Much Work a Dollar Can Do
- Programmable balances can enable earning, trading, and investing without constantly moving funds.
- Finance is shifting toward systems where money stays active while preserving optionality and generating value.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 05:21 GMT by
Hong Yea
From Chatbots to Custom Portfolios: How AI Guides Smart Spending and Investing
- AI automates credit scoring, fraud detection, and onboarding, reducing barriers for risky or underserved clients.
- Fintech users gain confidence and better money management through AI-supported financial literacy tools.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 14:23 GMT by
Dmytro Spilka
Kraken Becomes First US Digital Asset Bank with Direct Federal Reserve Access
- Kraken Financial operates as a Wyoming full-reserve SPDI, holding assets equal to client deposits.
- The firm plans phased rollout of Fed account, initially focusing on institutional clients.
Wednesday, 04/03/2026 | 12:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Employees Reportedly Face Wise “Payment Blocks” Amid UK Banking Crackdown
- Employees report payroll issues; neither Wise nor Coinbase has publicly confirmed claims.
- UK banks increasingly limit crypto-related transfers, citing compliance and fraud risks.
Thursday, 26/02/2026 | 16:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Posted Record Revenue. So Why Is the Stock Struggling?
- Despite record revenue and rising funded accounts, eToro shares have fallen nearly 50% since its long-awaited IPO.
- The complete analysis and comparison with plus500 is now live on the Finance Magnates Intelligence portal.
Thursday, 26/02/2026 | 16:27 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
Philippine “Revolut” Maya Eyes Up to $1 Billion US Listing
- Another digital banking and investing app from Asia is planning a stock market debut on Wall Street.
- Reuters warns, however, that companies are cutting IPO plans in 2026 due to difficult market conditions.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 19:22 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MrBeast Banks on Teens: Step Users Meet 450M YouTube Subscribers for Zero-Cost Distribution
- Step, a US-based financial services app, offers teen banking, credit, investing, and spending tools.
- Beast Industries aims to boost Gen Z financial literacy using Step’s technology and team.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 12:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
LMAX Launches Omnia to Enable Real Time Asset Transfers Across FX, Crypto and Stablecoins
- The platform targets payment providers, wealth managers, wallets, custodians, and social platforms.
- Ripple partners with LMAX, providing $150M to support cross-asset growth and stablecoin use.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 11:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Singapore Goes Nearly Cashless, Now Eyes Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins and FX
- PwC and SFA say stablecoins are increasingly positioned as settlement tools, not speculative instruments.
- The country recorded SGD 1.1B in scam losses in 2024, prompting “stricter controls”.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Focused Equiti Group Enhances Deposits and Cross-Border Transfers with Checkout.com
- Partnership combines fraud prevention and acquiring tech to enhance Equiti’s payment services.
- The group recently partnered with TraderEvolution to expand asset classes and customise global trading platforms.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 11:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Singapore Banks Remain Cautious and Selective”: Web3 Firms Face Higher Compliance Demands
- Financial institutions’ early adoption reduced reliance on retail speculation in Singapore’s Web3 ecosystem.
- High compliance costs and licensing requirements remain key challenges for Web3 firms.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 13:21 GMT by
Paul Golden
Fintech Firms Fight for Coders as Vacancies Jump 29%
- The sector added 16K professional roles in 2025, as firms double down on technology infrastructure.
- Engineering and product management positions jumped over 70% while traditional banks shed technology talent.
Wednesday, 28/01/2026 | 09:17 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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