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Fiserv Unveils FIUSD, A Stablecoin Built for Banks

Fiserv Unveils FIUSD, A Stablecoin Built for Banks

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Fiserv is officially joining the stablecoin race, but with a twist. The payments powerhouse is rolling out FIUSD, a bank-friendly stablecoin designed to slot directly into its existing infrastructure. Launching by year’s end, FIUSD will be available across Fiserv’s global network, already serving 10,000

Coinbase Secures EU-Wide MiCA License, Taps Luxembourg as European Hub

Coinbase Secures EU-Wide MiCA License, Taps Luxembourg as European Hub

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Coinbase has become the first U.S. crypto exchange to obtain a MiCA license under the EU’s new crypto regulation framework, selecting Luxembourg as its new central hub for the region. Granted by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), the license allows Coinbase to

X to Launch Trading, Credit Cards, and X Money in Super App Push

X to Launch Trading, Credit Cards, and X Money in Super App Push

Hey FinTech Fanatics! X CEO Linda Yaccarino says users will soon be able to invest, trade, and manage their financial lives directly on the platform, marking the boldest step yet in Elon Musk’s plan to build an “everything app” modeled after China’s WeChat. “Whether I can pay you

Klarna Enters U.S. Telecom, Revives Super App Ambitions

Klarna Enters U.S. Telecom, Revives Super App Ambitions

Hey FinTech fanatic! Another FinTech has entered the telecom space. This time, it’s Klarna. The Sweden-based company is partnering with Gigs, a Google-backed telecom infrastructure startup, to launch mobile phone plans in the U.S. (not Europe, at least not yet). This move adds Klarna to the growing list

Coinbase Eyes SEC Green Light for Tokenized Stock Trading on Blockchain

Coinbase Eyes SEC Green Light for Tokenized Stock Trading on Blockchain

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Coinbase is actively seeking approval from the U.S. SEC to offer tokenized equities, which would allow users to trade blockchain-based versions of stocks, placing it in direct competition with Robinhood and Charles Schwab. “It’s a huge priority,” said Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer.

Aspora Closes Three Rounds in 9 Months, As it Reaches $93M in Total Funding

Aspora Closes Three Rounds in 9 Months, As it Reaches $93M in Total Funding

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The Y Combinator-backed payments startup Aspora, founded by Parth Garg, has raised $93 million, bringing its valuation to $500 million. Aspora had three funding rounds in under nine months: 🤯 * A $5 million extension in September * A $35 million round led by Sequoia and Greylock * And a final

Coinbase Debuts Credit Card, Teams with Shopify, and Unveils Business Tools

Coinbase Debuts Credit Card, Teams with Shopify, and Unveils Business Tools

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The Fintech spotlight turned to Coinbase, which just unveiled a trio of moves that signal a deepening presence across consumer finance, retail, and business operations. Let's dive into it 👇 First, Coinbase is entering the credit card space in the U.S. through a partnership with