Chase Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Become New Apple Card Partner
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - JPMorgan Chase is in "advanced talks" with Apple about becoming the Apple Card's new financial partner, according to The Wall Street Journal.JPMorgan owns Chase Bank, one of the largest banking chains in the United States.Barclays and Synchrony were also …
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Cash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay with a group payment option
Kris Holt / engadget - Cash App has debuted a new group payment feature that allows folks who don't even use the app to contribute to a kitty. Pools enables Cash App users to invite folks to chip in for a large purchase (such as a group vacation) via Apple Pay and Google Pay. A…
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London Stock Exchange Eyes 24-Hour Trading Shift
The London Stock Exchange Group is reportedly examining a move to extend trading hours to around the clock in response to shifting market dynamics and global competition. This initiative aims to boost liquidity while leveraging technology trends in trading platforms, potentially reshaping traditional market operations with a dose of futuristic ambition.
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Bank of America Earnings Show Mixed Financial Signals
Bank of America’s quarterly report delivered a revenue miss despite an impressively bulging loan book and robust trading activity. The results paint a picture of financial acrobatics, where strong sales meet a revenue stumble and rate-cut forecasts hang in the balance.
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Goldman Sachs is testing viral AI agent Devin as a ‘new employee’
Julie Bort / techcrunch - Devin won’t replace humans developers at the bank. It will be supervised by them, CIO says.
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Monzo slapped with £21m fine for onboarding thousands of ‘high-risk customers’
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Exclusive: Monzo alumni raise $13m for AI customer service agents for financial services
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French B2B neobank Qonto reaches 600,000 customers, files for banking license
Anna Heim / techcrunch - Qonto, which targets European freelancers and SMBs, currently operates with a payment institution license it obtained in 2018.
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Thiel-backed crypto bank emerges to fill SVB void in fintech innovation
High-profile figures including Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey, and Lonsdale are setting their sights on launching a new bank focused on stablecoins, AI defense, and advanced manufacturing. The venture, pitched as a response to the SVB collapse, highlights yet another twist in the convoluted world of crypto and fintech.
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Zango AI secures $4.8M to upgrade financial compliance solutions
Fintech startup Zango AI has locked in $4.8 million in fresh funding to transform financial regulatory compliance with its agentic AI technology. The capital injection is set to accelerate product development, reinforcing Zango’s mission to simplify the complex landscape of financial oversight with cutting‐edge, AI-driven tools.
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Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal - Financial Times
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Circle seeks U.S. bank charter to boost crypto’s legitimacy
Stablecoin issuer Circle has moved to expand its financial offerings by applying for a national bank charter, underscoring its ambition to bridge the gap between traditional banking regulations and the fast‐paced world of digital currencies. This strategic regulatory play has industry watchers raising an eyebrow.
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New Apple Store in Australia Now Open Inside a Historic Bank Building
Joe Rossignol / macrumors - Apple today opened its latest retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, the largest city in Western Australia.The new store is in a historic building originally built for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the corner …
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Ex‑Barclays CEO Staley loses appeal over Epstein-linked ban
Ex‑Barclays CEO Jes Staley’s legal challenge to overturn a ban tied to his controversial Epstein links has failed, marking a decisive regulatory rebuke. The ruling intensifies scrutiny over past affiliations in the financial sector while underscoring the steep price of controversial connections in today’s market.
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Hong Kong intervenes to defend currency peg - Financial Times
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Fannie, Freddie to include crypto assets in mortgage risk
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been ordered by federal authorities to include cryptocurrency as a recognized asset in their mortgage risk evaluations. This historic directive signals a major shift in traditional financial practices, adapting underwriting processes to accommodate the evolving digital asset landscape.
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Zopa takes on Revolut and Monzo with current account launch
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Wolfspeed to file for bankruptcy as part of major restructuring plan
Swagath Bandhakavi / techmonitor - Wolfspeed has announced its intention to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a comprehensive restructuring strategy.
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Klarna echoes Revolut and N26 with mobile move
John Reynolds / tech - Klarna is moving into the mobile phone market, mirroring similar moves by Revolut and the German challenger bank N26.The Swedish financial company is launching its mobile plans first in the US, follow...
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JPMorgan Launches New Crypto Token on Coinbase Blockchain
JPMorgan is boldly venturing further into crypto by launching a new digital token on Coinbase’s blockchain—a stablecoin-like offering designed to appeal to modern financiers. The banking giant is mixing tradition with digital daring, much to the amusement of market watchers.
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