Trump Signs Executive Order Integrating Fintech into Federal Payment Rails
Trump signed “Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into Regulatory Frameworks,” ordering agencies and the Fed to review fintech/crypto firms’ access to…
May 2026
Visa Partners with Bridge and Stripe to Expand Stablecoin Card Issuance to 100 Countries
Visa joined forces with stablecoin infrastructure firm Bridge and Stripe to allow users to make everyday transactions using stablecoins at…
PayPal Restructures into Three Business Units Including Dedicated Crypto Division
PayPal unveiled a new three-business model: checkout/PayPal, consumer finance/Venmo, and payment services/crypto — projected to save $1.5B over 2–3 years….
Revolut Launches Dogecoin-Themed Physical Debit Card Across UK and EU
Revolut introduced a DOGE-branded Visa/Mastercard debit card letting users spend crypto without extra exchange fees, available in the UK and…
Mastercard Obtains New York BitLicense for Blockchain Payments
Mastercard received a BitLicense from the New York DFS, enabling it to expand blockchain-based payment services in the state. Source:…
FalconX Confidentially Files with SEC for IPO
Crypto trading firm FalconX hired Cantor and other banks to advise on a potential IPO and filed draft paperwork with…
OpenAI Rolls Out Personal Finance Tool for AI Agents
Weeks before Robinhood’s launch, OpenAI unveiled its own personal finance agent allowing users to connect AI to their financial accounts…
Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms Including Binance, Ripple, PayPal
Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program links blockchain technology with its global payments infrastructure, targeting cross-border transfers, B2B payments, and settlement use…
CME Adds Avalanche and Sui Futures Contracts
First trades in new AVAX and SUI futures were executed between FalconX and G-20 Group, as CME expands its regulated…
Kraken Parent Payward Closes $550M Bitnomial Acquisition for Full CFTC Derivatives Stack
Payward acquired Bitnomial for up to $550M in cash and stock, gaining futures broker, exchange, and clearinghouse licenses — completing…