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...
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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...
UK Banks Give £175 for Easy Account Switch
Two major UK banks, Nationwide and NatWest, are handing out £175 bonuses to attract new customers through simple account switches. These limited-time deals, available as of late November 2025, aim...
Green Banks Push Clean Energy Forward As Financing Gaps Persist
America’s clean-energy push keeps hitting the same obstacle: people want upgrades, but the money is hard to get. Green banks are stepping in, stretching public dollars and pulling private lenders...
CDEC Sounds Alarm as Major Funding Gap Puts Pressure on Cameroon’s Banks
The Caisse de Dépôts et Consignations du Cameroun is pushing hard, warning banks after receiving far less than the funds it’s supposed to centralize for 2025. And the gap is...
Africa Set to Revolutionize Global Banking with AI Talent
Africa is emerging as a powerhouse for transforming global banking operations through a mix of skilled talent and artificial intelligence. On November 25, 2025, Nicolas Goldstein, co-founder of Breedj, highlighted...