in1bank Ceasing Banking Activities and Returning Depositors’ Funds
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Banking
in1bank has decided to discontinue its banking business. As part of this process, in1bank will be returning its customers deposits and will effectively hand back its ADI licence to the prudential regulator (APRA) once all deposits are returned to customers.
Checkout.com Acquires Blue EMI, a Licensed Issuer of Euro Stablecoins, and Establishes Lithuania Technology Centre
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced the acquisition of Blue EMI, a regulated electronic money institution authorised to issue euro stablecoins. At the same time, the company is establishing a new technology centre in Lithuania, reinforcing its commitment to European innovation and creating high-skilled jobs in one of the EU’s leading fintech hubs.
Kaizen RegTech Group Refines Leadership Roles to Support Continued Growth
- 6 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
Kaizen RegTech Group (Kaizen), a leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions for global financial institutions, has announced new leadership responsibilities within its existing group structure. Dario Crispini will continue in his role as Group CEO, overseeing strategy and growth across the group. He will also continue to lead regulatory reporting product and innovation, while remaining closely involved with clients and broader market...
Santander Announces Changes to Its Branch Network as It Continues to Transform for the Future
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Banking
Santander has today announced plans to close 44 branches as it continues to transform its branch network in response to changing customer behaviour. Closing branches will be replaced by Community Bankers, operating either from a Santander Local or, where required, a Banking Hub, to provide ongoing face-to-face support for communities.
Money Sent to Romance Scammers Jumps 37% in a Year, as TSB Warns Public of Victims Trapped in Relationships Spanning Months
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Security
TSB’s latest report into romance fraud shows that money sent to scammers jumped by 37 percent in a year1, with a 15 percent increase in case volume. Romance fraud remains one of the most devastating forms of fraud – for both the emotional and financial impact. According to UK Finance2, £20.5m was lost to romance scams in the first six months of 2025 – with almost 3,000 cases.
Sumsub Partners with Fireblocks To Power the Digital Asset Economy with Seamless Travel Rule Compliance
- 6 months 1 week ago
- RegTech
Sumsub, a global full-cycle compliance and fraud prevention platform, today announced its partnership with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform providing digital asset infr
Ripple Receives Full EU Electronic Money Institution License in Luxembourg
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Blockchain
Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance, today announced it has received full approval of its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Ripple announced preliminary approval of its EU license last month, and has since fulfilled all conditions required by the CSSF, which has now granted Ripple full...
Yaspa Becomes Founding Member of UNLV’s AI Research Hub To Advance Responsible AI Adoption in the Gambling Industry
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Artificial Intelligence
Yaspa, a leading fintech specializing in payments and identity solutions, today announces it has become a founding member of the newly launched AI Research Hub (AiR Hub) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI). This collaboration underscores Yaspa’s commitment to integrating next-generation financial technology with academic research to foster a safer, more sustainable gambling environment.
ClearToken Strengthens Senior Leadership with the Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
- 6 months 1 week ago
- People Moves
ClearToken, the digital financial market infrastructure firm, today announces that it has made two senior appointments to its leadership team. Mark Williamson has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer. Mark will lead Product Management, Sales & Marketing, and Strategy, to help ClearToken deliver institutional‑grade digital market infrastructure.
PPRO Partners with Scalapay To Unlock Access to Millions of BNPL Users in Southern Europe
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Lending
PPRO, the leading local payments platform, and Scalapay, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution in Southern Europe, today announced a partnership to expand access to BNPL across key European markets. The partnership enables merchants and payment service providers (PSPs) to offer Scalapay through PPRO’s platform, providing faster and simpler access to BNPL in France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Incard Raises £10m Series A Funding To Expand Its Financial Platform for High-Growth Digital Companies
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Fundraising News
Incard, the financial platform for high-growth digital companies, has raised £10m Series A funding in a move that will bring greater financial control and agility to more e-commerce brands, agencies, affiliates and resellers. This funding round was led by Smartfin, with participation from Founders Capital, MountFund and top-tier angel investors.
Cash Investment Platform TreasurySpring Hits $350bn in Flows as Business Prepares for Further Growth in 2026
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Cash management
TreasurySpring, the global cash investment platform, backed by Balderton, MMC and Mubadala Ventures, today announced flows totalling $350bn since inception. In the period since the business last raised funds in summer 2023, flows have seen an uptick of 266% on previous years, covering 1000+ products. The surge reflects growing demand for short-term, capital-secure returns against a backdrop of continued focus on operational excellence and...
NymCard Enables Stablecoin Settlement with Visa in the GCC
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies
NymCard has taken stablecoin settlement with Visa live in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, marking a significant step forward in modernizing settlement infrastructure and digitizing the backend of money movement.
Visa Study Reveals Growing Adoption of Real-Time Payments in Southeast Asia, Underscoring Need for Stronger Security and Trust
- 6 months 1 week ago
- Payments
Real-time payments (RTPs) are becoming an integral part of everyday transactions across Southeast Asia, according to a regional study written in partnership with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), Nextrade Group, and the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI).
MONEY20/20 USA Announces Next Chapter: Move to Las Vegas Convention Center and Resorts World in October 2027
- 6 months 1 week ago
- FinTech StartUps
Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced that Money20/20 USA will move to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and Resorts World Las Vegas in October 2027. The move reflects the continued expansion of the fintech ecosystem and Money20/20’s commitment to delivering the scale, technology, and experience that embodies Money20/20 USA.
