Multiple banks in South Korea have filed for “won”-backed stablecoin trademarks, signaling growing interest in blockchain finance — but big questions remain around timing,...
Fintech Growth vs. Compliance – Where’s the Line?
Overview
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined digital bank Monzo £21 million for serious anti-money laundering (AML) compliance failures that...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged the ETF filing by Truth Social, signaling the beginning of the formal review period.
The proposed ETF is...
Once a fintech darling, Revolut now faces mounting pressure as it appears poised to miss a critical licensing deadline — again.
The news
According to City A.M.,...
As global stablecoin projects grow, Chinese regulators issue a fresh reminder: the line between innovation and fraud remains thin.
The news
According to Cointelegraph, the Chinese Public Security...
With regulatory tensions still high, one builder bets tokenized securities and automation will lead the crypto renaissance in the U.S. market.
The news
Decent Labs, a...
A curated breakdown of recent fintech and crypto developments — and what they really tell us about the shifting global financial architecture.
1. Saudi Arabia’s Fintech...
Europe’s oldest crypto exchange secures regulatory clearance in Asia’s fintech powerhouse. But what does it really mean for Bitstamp’s future?
The announcement
Bitstamp, one of the...
From Lithuania to California, from payments to lending—some of the biggest regulatory landmines in fintech are quietly exploding far from headquarters.
As the spotlight falls...
A sandbox play turns into a sandboxing—just as N26 eyes its €400M Series F.
1. The Dutch Dream—Now Under Review
When N26 launched its Dutch mortgage subsidiary Neo Hypotheken in...