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House Crypto Vote Rescheduled After CBDC Showdown Delays “Crypto Week”

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. Surprise...

Hungarian Court Hands Down Two‑Year Prison Term for Unauthorized Crypto Trading

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...

Starling Bank Eyes a New York IPO — A Calculated Shift From “London First” to Transatlantic Ambition

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...

JPMorgan to Charge Fintechs for Customer Data Access — The Open Banking Backlash Begins

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...

OKX Integrates PayPal for Euro Deposits Across Europe — Another Step Toward Seamless Crypto Access

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...

Lloyds Bank in Talks to Acquire Curve: Strategic Move or Fintech Signal?

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...

Bilt Soars to $1.075 Billion Valuation — Reinventing Credit Rewards Through Rent

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...

Satoshi Nakamoto Rises to 11th Richest Person — A Billionaire Without a Face

With Bitcoin trading near $70,000, its enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has quietly entered the upper echelons of global wealth. According to a Cointelegraph analysis, the pseudonymous...

Valentin Stalf (N26 CEO) on Pension Reform: A Fintech Perspective on Germany’s Retirement Crisis

n a recent LinkedIn post, N26 co-founder Valentin Stalf called for urgent and systemic reform of Germany’s outdated pension system. His message is clear: simply tweaking the...

UK’s FCA Takes Down 1,600+ Fraudulent Websites

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has intensified its offensive against financial fraud by shutting down over 1,600 illegal and scam-related websites in the past year....

Malta’s Crypto Licensing Model Sparks MiCA Regulator Alarm: Regulatory Arbitrage in the EU?

Malta, once dubbed the “Blockchain Island,” is under renewed scrutiny after the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA)...

Wise Fined $4.2 Million for AML Deficiencies — Part of a Larger Regulatory Pattern Targeting Fintechs

Wise, the global money transfer platform formerly known as TransferWise, has been fined $4.2 million by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance failures....

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