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Crypto Rulemaking Shifts Into High Gear as Agencies Align

Crypto Rulemaking Shifts Into High Gear as Agencies Align

FinCEN, OFAC and the Treasury propose BSA coverage for stablecoin issuers. A look at how coordinated rulemaking is reshaping US crypto oversight in 2026.

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AI Mega-Rounds and Unicorn Deals Ignite 2026

AI Mega-Rounds and Unicorn Deals Ignite 2026

xAI raises $20B, Rain hits $1.95B valuation, and a16z closes a $15B fund — the first week of 2026 is reshaping venture capital.

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Australia's New Payments Platform: A Slow-Burn Revolution

Australia's New Payments Platform: A Slow-Burn Revolution

After six years in development, Australia's New Payments Platform went live in 2018. Now PayTo and a game-changing merger are reshaping how banks and businesses move money.

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Australia's E-Wallet Tipping Point: Half of eCommerce by 2027

Australia's E-Wallet Tipping Point: Half of eCommerce by 2027

PayPal leads, Apple Pay surges, and the NPP now handles 2 million daily payments. Australia's digital payments landscape is transforming fast.

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Tonik Secures Digital Banking License from BSP

Tonik Secures Digital Banking License from BSP

Philippine neobank Tonik gains a digital banking license from BSP, boosting its expansion plans after rapid deposit growth and new funding.

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Crypto Regulation: OFAC Sanctions, FTX Fallout, Binance Probes

Crypto Regulation: OFAC Sanctions, FTX Fallout, Binance Probes

A look at OFAC ransomware sanctions, the FTX collapse's FTT warning, and Binance's growing legal scrutiny as crypto regulation tightens.

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Crypto Regulation in Focus: Bitcoin Surge, Blockchain Alliance & Silk

Crypto Regulation in Focus: Bitcoin Surge, Blockchain Alliance & Silk

A FinTech workshop reveals how bitcoin demand in China, financial crises, law enforcement alliances, and Silk Road auctions are shaping crypto regulation.

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Stablecoin Rules: US Lags as Global Regulators Move Fast

Stablecoin Rules: US Lags as Global Regulators Move Fast

US stablecoin legislation is coming, but 80% of dollar-pegged flows occur abroad. How EU, Japan, Hong Kong, and Brazil are shaping regulation.

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How 'Digital' Became the Defining Word of Modern Payments

How 'Digital' Became the Defining Word of Modern Payments

The OED's updated 'digital' entry reflects the rise of digital money and payments. Explore how language and FinTech evolve together.

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AI FinTech Funding Surges: Rogo, Monk, and More

AI FinTech Funding Surges: Rogo, Monk, and More

AI-powered fintech startups have raised over $258M in recent rounds, led by Rogo's $160M Series D and Monk's $25M for AI collections.