DTCC Plans to Connect Tokenized Stocks, ETFs, and Treasuries to Stellar by H1 2027
The U.S. market infrastructure giant announced plans to bridge traditional securities to the Stellar blockchain, targeting the first half of…
Calamos Bets on Protected Bitcoin ETFs as Over $1B Exits Spot Products
As standard spot Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerated, Calamos says investors are rotating into Bitcoin products with built-in downside protection. Source:…
Cyberattacks on Fintechs and Crypto Platforms Rise 43% — CrowdStrike 2026 Report
CrowdStrike’s Financial Services Threat Landscape Report revealed a sharp escalation in AI-driven attacks, digital asset theft, and identity-based intrusions targeting…
MassPay Expands to 35+ Local Fiat Funding Currencies for Global Payouts
MassPay expanded its cross-border payout infrastructure to support more than 35 local fiat currencies, allowing businesses to fund and disburse…
White House Fintech Order Draws Sharp Reaction from Consumer Advocates
Consumer advocacy groups condemned the May 19 executive order as sweeping deregulation, while industry players praised it as opening Federal…
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…
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:…