Slovak-based Fumbi Network has acquired DLTpay, a Techstars-backed crypto payments startup. The move signals growing ambition in CEE to bridge regulated custody with crypto-native...
The UK’s financial watchdog has slammed Barclays for systemic anti-money laundering failures—despite its Tier 1 status. The penalty exposes just how fragile "trusted" banking...
They operate from Swiss bunkers and Frankfurt safe rooms. Their clients are anonymous. Their protocols, extreme. And their greatest fear isn’t market volatility—it’s blackmail,...
BlackRock, Citi, and JPMorgan Signal Institutional Push into Tokenized Dollars
From private blockchains to regulated issuance rails, America’s financial giants are gearing up to shape...
A new U.S. banking startup with ex-Coinbase leadership is aiming to become the institutional gateway for regulated stablecoins. Backed by $12.5 million in early...
A procedural revolt, a Trump-led late-night deal, and three digital asset bills that could reshape U.S. crypto regulation—here’s what RatEx42 traders need to know.
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A Signal of Stricter Enforcement in Central Europe
A regional court in Hungary has sentenced an individual to two years in prison for operating an unlicensed cryptocurrency...
UK‑based Starling Bank, valued at £2.5 billion in its 2022 funding round, is openly weighing the merits of listing in New York rather than London. Chief financial officer Declan Ferguson confirmed the...
In a move that could reshape the economics of open banking in the U.S., JPMorgan Chase has announced it will begin charging fintechs for access to customer...
Crypto exchange OKX has announced the integration of PayPal for euro (EUR) deposits, marking a major usability win for European customers. The move enables users in the EU...
In a potential game-changing deal, Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire UK-based fintech Curve, according to Sky News via Finextra. The acquisition, still under...
U.S.-based fintech Bilt Rewards has officially reached unicorn status, securing a $1.075 billion valuation after its latest $200 million funding round led by General Catalyst. As Finextra reports, this...
