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Buy now, pay later pioneer Affirm has become the latest fintech to apply for a U.S. banking charter. Filed in Nevada, the application is the most recent wave of filings prompted by a more favorable regulatory environment at both the state and federal levels.
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As credit card companies expand their premium offerings, Klarna is introducing membership tiers that provide perks for a price.
The company’s two tiers—Premium and Max—are launching first in Europe, with a U.S. rollout planned in the coming weeks. Subscribers

For years, compliance and security concerns kept many financial institutions on the sidelines of the digital asset market. Now, that hesitation is giving way to cautious optimism—and, increasingly, active participation.
That shift is due in part to the passage of t

Crypto money laundering has surged at a staggering pace, reaching at least $82 billion last year, up from just $10 billion in 2020. As crypto markets have become more liquid, laundering operations have grown more sophisticated and more brazen, operating openly

A single purchase request now triggers a web of approvals, data exchanges, and funding decisions that stretch far beyond traditional accounts payable and receivable processes. As AR/AP workflows grow more complex, banks and networks face a critical question: where d

More than a decade after the Dodd-Frank Act redrew the regulatory boundaries of the banking industry, two Republican senators are seeking to revisit one if its key thresholds—a move that could steer millions in additional debit card revenue to community banks,

Once artificial intelligence achieved conversational capabilities, organizations rushed to deploy AI in customer service use cases like fast-food drive-thrus and online shopping. Financial institutions followed suit, leveraging AI chatbots and virtual assistants to

Running a business shouldn’t mean navigating a maze of payment options. But the sheer variety of ways there are to pay today puts pressure on businesses to accommodate every option—or risk losing a sale.
To meet this challenge, many businesses with simple payment n

The EU aims to enhance the euro's global role through initiatives like euro-backed digital assets, expanded lending, and improved payment systems. Despite challenges, these efforts seek to establish the euro as a significant global financial force.

Visa has been the sole card provider for the Olympic Games for roughly 40 years, but its dominant positioning has become a point of concern at this year’s Winter Olympics.
The main issue is that all official souvenir stores at the Milano Cortina games only accept V

The UK is implementing regulations for buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to enhance transparency, ensure affordability, provide support during financial hardship, and allow complaint escalation, amid rising concerns about unsustainable consumer debt.

Cities are adopting contactless payments for public transit to enhance convenience and reduce queues. Seattle's ORCA system will allow card taps and mobile wallets, improving efficiency during major events. This shift supports increased ridership and economic growth while maintaining options for those needing prepaid cards.

MrBeast is moving into fintech by acquiring Step, an app aimed at improving financial literacy among young users. Despite concerns over misinformation and regulatory issues, his influence could significantly impact the competitive landscape for digital banking among younger consumers.

Secure real-time payments are foundational to the open banking model, enabling users to pay directly from their bank accounts across a wide range of use cases. This capability is largely delivered through APIs provided by third-party fintechs.
This is the model

As information highways have opened new avenues to the global marketplace, many business owners have been attracted to these new frontiers. However, there are unique challenges associated with cross-border operations that go far beyond currency conversions and