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Crypto payments are entering a new phase in Brazil. KuCoin Pay, the payment arm of the global cryptocurrency platform KuCoin, has announced integration with Pix, the country’s leading instant payments system. The integration allows Brazilian users to instantly convert any of the 50+ cryptocurrencies supported by KuCoin into Brazilian reais (BRL) to pay merchants or … Read more
Financial scams have become increasingly sophisticated, preying on unsuspecting individuals and causing significant financial losses. In 2024, reported cyber and scam-related losses reached a staggering $16.6 billion, a 33% increase from the previous year, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). As scams continue to evolve, consumers need robust tools and education to … Read more
Short-form video creators built audiences on platform features that reward quick sharing. That same speed, however, has fueled a steady stream of reposts, aggregator accounts and impersonators that slice views and followers from the original makers. For many creators, losing credit for a viral clip means lost sponsorships, poorer discovery and a harder road to … Read more
For nearly two decades, merchants, lawmakers, and consumer advocates have argued that credit card “swipe fees” are too high, costing small businesses billions and passing the burden onto consumers. These fees, officially known as interchange fees, are charged by companies like Visa and Mastercard to process credit card transactions. While these fees have been a … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has raised $800 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $20 billion. This marks a significant milestone for the company, which has been rapidly expanding its offerings and global reach. The funding, which was raised in two tranches, comes just two months after Kraken was valued at $15 billion in a previous … Read more
In an effort to further enhance its digital asset finance platform, FIS, a leading global FinTech company, has announced the addition of U.S. consumer auto finance capabilities to its FIS Asset Finance platform. This move adds a critical component to its existing portfolio, which already supports a wide range of commercial, retail, and wholesale finance … Read more
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has filed a lawsuit against Capital One, accusing the bank of underreporting its uninsured deposits and underpaying its share of the special assessment related to the 2023 bailouts of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. This legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between financial regulators and large banking … Read more
In a significant move, Meta’s Chief Revenue Officer, John Hegeman, announced on November 18, 2025, that he will be leaving the company after 17 years. Hegeman, who played a crucial role in shaping Meta’s advertising and monetization strategy, shared his decision in a Facebook post, expressing his desire to pursue a long-standing dream of founding … Read more
The rise of neobanks has disrupted the traditional banking sector, bringing innovation to the forefront with their digital-only models and simple financial services. However, the landscape of digital banking has evolved, and neobanks have had to adapt to the realities of customer acquisition costs, compliance demands, and sustainable growth. Initially built on the strength of … Read more
A decade ago, IT teams worried about shadow IT — employees using unauthorized cloud apps and services. Today the busiest desks are populated not only by people but by software that acts like people: AI agents that summarize email, file tickets, run reports and even take basic decisions. Those agents promise productivity gains, but they … Read more