PayPal has relaunched its services in the UK, introducing the PayPal+ loyalty program to boost customer rewards and in-store payments. This move, announced in November 2025, aims to make shopping...
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Ripple and Circle Win OCC Approval for Trust Banks
In a major boost for cryptocurrency firms entering traditional banking, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval on December 12, 2025, to Ripple and Circle to...
XRP Faces 20% Drop Despite Banking License Win
XRP token price has plunged further, risking a 20 percent drop, even as Ripple Labs secured a key banking license approval from regulators on December 12, 2025. This comes amid...
PNC Bank Starts Bitcoin Trading with Coinbase
PNC Bank has launched direct Bitcoin trading for its high net worth clients, becoming the first major US bank to offer this service. Powered by Coinbase, the feature lets eligible...
APEX Eyes $350M Fund for European Sports Deals
Sports investment firm APEX, led by founder Antonio Cacorino, has launched a major fundraising effort to secure 300 million euros, equivalent to about $350 million. This move, announced on December...
Stablecoin Loophole Risks Breaking US Banks
A major loophole in stablecoin rules is sparking fears it could drain trillions from traditional banks, hurting credit access and economic growth. Experts warn that without quick fixes, this gap...
Fitch Warns U.S. Banks on Crypto Exposure as Stablecoin Growth Raises Systemic Concerns
An expanding push by major U.S. banks into digital assets has caught the attention of Fitch Ratings, which says lenders offering crypto and tokenized services could face serious financial and...
US Banks Deny Political Debanking in Crypto Clash
Major US banks are pushing back hard against claims of political debanking, especially in the crypto sector, as fears spread online. Recent statements from top executives and regulators show that...
Ghazanfar Bank Makes Play for Bank Alfalah’s Afghanistan Exit as Regional Strategy Shifts
Pakistan’s Bank Alfalah has inched closer to a long-anticipated retreat from Afghanistan after accepting a non-binding offer from Kabul-based Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its local operations. While not a completed...
Fitch Says CIS+ Banks Set for Steady 2026 as Lending Growth Offsets Regional Strains
Fitch Ratings has held its stance on the CIS+ banking sector, signaling steady conditions into next year despite political shocks, uneven reforms, and Ukraine’s war-strained economy. Regional Stability Holds Firm...