November’s fintech launches told a striking story of incumbents and challengers leaving silos behind and leaning on specialist partners to sprint into new categories without sacrificing regulatory comfort or customer trust, and the throughline was unmistakable: platform rails and co-built products
What does it take to steer a blockchain company through the choppy waters of financial innovation and global expansion? In an industry where tech often overshadows fiscal strategy, Digital Asset, a New York-based software firm behind the transformative Canton Network, has made a striking decision
Sarah, thanks for having me. I’ve spent years watching how supervisory choices ripple through real banks, borrowers, and markets, and the current debates around debanking and tailoring aren’t abstract to me—they’re lived reality for lenders and customers. Since the Money20/20 discussion on Oct. 28,
In an industry long defined by gated networks and batch settlements, a major U.S. bank moving a dollar-pegged token across a public chain signaled a pivot from proof-of-concept talk to live-fire testing under real compliance controls, and the stakes stretched far beyond a single pilot. The trial
A week that delivered more than $1.1 billion in fresh financing, a confidential S-1 from a crypto heavyweight, and a workforce reset cutting headcount by roughly half forced a simple question into focus: is fintech finally acting like a mature industry under pressure to perform rather than just to
In the competitive arena of global wealth management, Julius Baer, a leading Swiss private bank, stands at a pivotal moment with its recent announcement of a 149 million Swiss franc ($184 million) loan loss provision. This move, aimed at addressing legacy issues within its real estate loan
In an era where cryptocurrency continues to reshape financial landscapes, a striking story emerges from the Bitcoin mining community that could signal a transformative shift for payroll systems worldwide, sparking hope for a new financial frontier. A hobbyist miner, armed with an outdated ASIC rig
In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds itself racing against time to overhaul a critical open banking rule that dictates how customer financial data is shared between traditional banks and innovative fintech companies. This regulation,
The banking sector is witnessing a seismic shift with the recent announcement of Community First Credit Union of Florida acquiring First Southern Bank in Georgia for a staggering $3.3 billion, creating a powerhouse with a vast regional footprint. This deal has ignited discussions across the
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) is at the forefront of a critical mission to secure financial stability while addressing strategic infrastructure decisions, as highlighted in a detailed report from November 19. Amid a landscape of declining student enrollment and significant
