fintech
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Jeonbuk Bank Adopts Ripple Payments to Modernize Cross-Border Settlements
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank is deploying Ripple Payments to provide real-time cross-border settlements, marking a shift for the regional banking sector.
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Fintech Revaluation: Inside PayPal’s Capital Pivot and the Margin Divide Behind Its 2026 Rally
PayPal stock has rallied 51% since February 2026 as management’s profit shift and $1.5 billion cost-cutting plan offset core branded checkout pressures.
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Block Inc. Q2 Earnings Top Estimates as Cash App and Square Volumes Surge
Block Inc. Q2 revenue hit $6.62 billion, beating estimates as Cash App and Square volumes surged, though shares dipped despite strong operational growth.
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Wells Fargo to Launch Tokenized Deposits for Corporate and Commercial Clients
Wells Fargo will introduce tokenized deposits this fall, enabling 24/7 fund settlement for corporate clients, starting with USD-to-GBP transactions.
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Ripple Invests in ZILO and Licuido to Expand Tokenized Asset Infrastructure on XRPL
Ripple invests in ZILO and Licuido to enhance XRPL infrastructure, enabling institutional-grade tokenized asset management and instant collateral utility.
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Chime Faces Dual Pressures of AI-Blamed Layoffs and Cybersecurity Lawsuits Ahead of Q2 Earnings
Fintech giant Chime faces scrutiny over 150 job cuts attributed to AI, alongside class-action lawsuits following a major April outage and alleged data breach.
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MoonPay Launches PayBox to Enable Secure Autonomous Transactions for AI Agents
MoonPay has launched PayBox, a secure payment vault allowing ChatGPT and Claude users to authorize AI agents for autonomous financial transactions.
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MoonPay Launches PayBox: The Infrastructure and Geopolitics of AI-Agent Commerce
MoonPay has launched PayBox, a secure payment vault integrated with ChatGPT and Claude, enabling AI agents to execute financial transactions under strict user controls.
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Visa Reports Q3 2026 Earnings Beat While Announcing 7% Workforce Reduction
Visa posted strong Q3 2026 revenue of $11.63 billion, yet announced a 7% workforce cut to accelerate its strategic pivot toward AI and stablecoin infrastructure.
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BingX Launches Visa Debit Card and AI Investment Tools in Mexico in Partnership with Wirex
BingX has partnered with Wirex to launch its Visa Debit Card and AI Claw Agents in Mexico, bridging digital assets with daily retail commerce and automated analytics.
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Elon Musk’s X Launches ‘X Money’ Banking Service in the US
X has officially launched its banking service, X Money, for US-based Premium subscribers, offering interest-bearing accounts, P2P transfers, and a Visa debit card.
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SoFi Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: Credit Costs and Loan Platform Sustainability Test Valuation
SoFi Technologies faces heightened market scrutiny over rising credit costs and loan platform growth ahead of its Q2 2026 earnings report on July 29.
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Nauru Launches Pacific Digital Assets Forum to Standardize Regional Crypto Regulation
Nauru has launched the Pacific Digital Assets Forum to create a unified regulatory index and host an annual conference for Pacific Island nations by 2027.
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Tokenized Stock Market Hits $2.3B Milestone Amid Broad Industry Growth
The tokenized stock sector doubled since March to hit $2.3 billion in market cap, driven by new issuance channels and 24/7 trading availability.
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Telegram to Integrate Native Non-Custodial Gram Wallet for Over 1 Billion Users
Telegram will embed a native non-custodial Gram wallet into its app this summer, aiming to facilitate zero-fee transactions for its global user base.
