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TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Rules Shift: U.S. and U.K. Rein In Stablecoins and Ads

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

The U.K. tightens ad rules and stablecoin oversight. The U.S. signs the GENIUS Act. Here's what that means for crypto's future.

TECHNOLOGY

Neobanks vs Traditional Banks: Open Banking Levels the Playing Field

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

Neobanks move fast, but traditional banks have trust and legacy. Open Banking could be the key to staying relevant. Here's how.

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AI Startups Just Raised $710M — Here's Where It All Went

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

AI startups pulled in $710M last month. Big rounds for Taktile, Emergent, and Spectro Cloud show investors' appetite is far from cooling.

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AI and Crypto Mega-Rounds Kick Off 2026 Funding Race

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

xAI's $20B raise, Rain's unicorn status, and a16z's $15B fund dominate the first week of 2026. Early data signals AI and crypto infrastructure remain top targets.

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Money Piles In, Deals Dry Up: H1 Startup Funding Hits $28.6B

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

Global startup funding rose 22.7% to $28.6B in H1 2026, but deal count fell 25.7%. AI underwriting, prediction markets, and automated hedge funds lead investor priorities.

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Australia Payment Methods 2025: The Digital-First Shift

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

Australia's 2025 payment landscape: cards lead, cash declines, BNPL and real-time PayID/PayTo grow. What's next for 2026?

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Crypto's Rulebook Takes Shape: What the New Laws Mean

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

The U.S. and U.K. are shifting from case-by-case crypto enforcement to structured regulation. Here's what the GENIUS Act and FCA rules mean for business.

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Funding Surges 23% As Investors Bet Big on AI and Infrastructure

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

Venture funding into financial startups climbed to $28.6B in H1 2026, even as deal count fell. Big checks are flowing to AI and core infrastructure.

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Tines Raises $125M to Accelerate AI-Powered Workflow Innovation

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

Tines secures $125M in funding to expand AI-driven workflow automation, a move with major implications for corporate operations and fintech efficiency.

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PayID Goes Live: Australia's Fast Payments Era Begins

By FintechExtra
07 Aug 2026

Osko by BPAY brings PayID to Australian banking, with name verification before payment. The New Payments Platform launches soon, enabling real-time transfers.