User‑centric Design Key to CBDC Resilience, Says IMF
"CBDCs... most significant resilience potential lies in user-centric design features, including offline functionality, flexible front-end solutions, and programmability for crisis response" Not my words. The IMF. https://t.co/aauwvtxTG8 https://t.co/O4sEWC2AN2
Crypto Payments: Merchants Receive Fiat, Boost Adoption
Pay in crypto. Merchants get fiat (or crypto). Best way to push crypto payments and adoption.
Bank‑Crypto Integration Enables Instant Fiat‑Crypto Swaps
Banking and crypto merging means you don't have to explain your transfers to the bank. Instantly swap fiat to crypto, then withdraw or trade as you wish. #CryptoBanking #Crypto #IvanClips https://t.co/ZeHZMloUpG
Crypto Advocates Seek Win‑Win with White House, Banks
I'm confident we can achieve a market structure win-win that advances the President's crypto agenda while addressing the concerns of the banks. Our focus throughout will be to advocate for what's best for crypto users. We’re all in - we were...
Zerohash Rejects $2B Mastercard Offer, Defends DEX Strategy
I think $2B is a big number to turn down 😅 Which is what Zerohash reportedly did when Mastercard came knocking Here's the CEO, @e_woodford, explaining the rationale on DEX in the City👇 https://t.co/whjL67HwGV
Grab to Buy Majority of Stash for $425M
🇸🇬🌏Singapore's Grab agrees to acquire Stash Financial for initial $425m: Grab will acquire a 50.1% equity stake in @Stash by Q3 2026, with plans to acquire remaining shares from existing shareholders over a three-year period. @TylerPathe, @FinTech_Futures: https://t.co/KqNQdcjgR4 #WealthTech #WealthManagement #ecosystems #SoutheastAsia
Stripe's Managed Payments Automate Tax, Fraud, Dispute Handling
pretty dope release from @stripe. add 1 line of code: {managed_payments: { enabled: true } and boom merchant of record is live don't have to worry about - sales tax - fraud - disputes
Trust Fuels Coinbase’s Flywheel Toward All‑asset Exchange
Here is the flywheel that helps Coinbase lead. - We're the most trusted brand in crypto - This causes people to store more assets with us - We connect more products into those assets (12 products doing more than $100m revenue on an...
Coinbase Q4 Revenue Hits $1.8B, Stablecoins Lead
Coinbase just published Q4 earnings. $1.8B in Q4 revenue. $1.35B in annual stablecoin revenue alone. 12 product lines over $100M. Full interview with @Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas dropping in tomorrow's @twifintech. https://t.co/8YNkyflnTw
Unify Systems, Consolidate Vendors, Make AI Measurable
The next phase of growth requires unifying systems, consolidating vendors, and finally making AI deliver measurable results. We explore how with Benjamin Conant, Chief Product Officer at @alkamitech and Co-Founder of @Mantl_tech. Watch the full episode: https://t.co/Jamreeb077 https://t.co/pwP81bugEI
Senate Calls for U.S.-Based Digital Asset Innovation
🚨BULLISH US Senate Banking Committee says "The future of digital asset innovation must be rooted here in America, not overseas" We once dreamed of news like this 🚀 https://t.co/2Ao7EYCFUI
XRPL Surpasses Solana as Institutional Tokenization Grows
RLUSD launched on Binance with XRPL support Binance partner Franklin Templeton to launch a new institutional collateral program XRPL flipped Solana in RWA tokenization value https://t.co/C0UovOuVpX
Venezuelan Crypto App Kontigo Secures License From Top Official
It appears Y Combinator-backed Venezuelan crypto app Kontigo received a new license from SUNACRIP. License is signed by Anabel Pereira Fernández, who also holds roles as Venezuela’s economy minister, vice president of the central bank, and on the board of...
Aave Labs Redirects All Product Revenue to DAO
Since ETHLend in 2017, our mission has been to bring DeFi to the masses, powered by the Aave protocol and an application layer that now provides access to a $50B+ liquidity network. Today, we’re proposing a new framework where Aave Labs...
Tech Stack and Agile Leadership Drive Banking Performance
A strong tech stack supported by change-ready leadership is essential for improved performance in today’s banking environment. Access the free report: https://t.co/0wah7wPuXN https://t.co/afm9zdd3tL
Europe Needs a True Safe Asset for Financial Sovereignty
Europe’s best bet for financial sovereignty is a true safe asset https://t.co/RSxLjLtB5u "A European safe asset would complete the long-overdue EU financial architecture: a savings and investment union... and a credible euro-denominated stablecoin market." https://t.co/LgAAIH6tb6
Bitcoin Set to Power Next Wave of Mortgages
Enjoyed having Andrew Hohns as a first-time guest of the show. We talked about how Bitcoin is transforming the real estate industry and why we should see many more Bitcoin-backed mortgage and lending products very soon. TIMESTAMPS; 00:00 Andrew’s Bitcoin journey...
Oracle Deploys Agentic AI for Retail Banking Operations
Oracle bets big on agentic AI for retail banking: pre-built agents for credit decisioning, collections, compliance—human-in-the-loop governance at the core. Hundreds more agents planned in 12 months. Oracle launches Agentic AI platform for retail banking https://t.co/Rdq57xCcOd https://t.co/UjiB7TV4tX
Philippine Digital Banks Target Profit Amid Regulatory Pressure
🇵🇭#Philippines’ digital banks chase profits as regulator ups the stakes: Both @GoTymeBank and Tonik have said they aim to become net profitable in the next year. @BusinessTimes: https://t.co/XS3dzotYJI #digitalbanking #neobanks https://t.co/DOf9RcD3GG
Efficient Payments Must Exclude Terrorists and Criminals
It’s time for a more efficient payments system, but access to it has to ensure that bad actors like terrorists, traffickers, money launderers, and other criminals are kept out.
Grab Buys Stash to Import US AI Wealth Regulator Moat
The Reverse Expansion: East Acquires West 🔄 Singapore's Grab is buying U.S. fintech Stash for $425M — not for the users, but for the AI Money Coach: an SEC-regulated, auditable AI wealth advisor with $5B+ AUM. Super-apps are now importing American regulatory...
AI Is Already Simplifying Online Scams, Experts Warn
AI is already making online swindles easier. It could get much worse. Some cybersecurity researchers say it’s too early to worry about AI-orchestrated cyberattacks. Others say it could already be happening. #fintech #tech #finserv #AI @BetaMoroney @efipm @BrettKing @spirosmargaris @jasuja @enricomolinari @mikeflache https://t.co/xbcVW86X8z
EU Parliament Backs Digital Euro to Curb US Payment Dominance
Post-Trump assault on Greenland, the EU parliament delivers a big win for the digital euro as it wins 420-158 backing in EU Parliament straw poll The digital euro couldn't have better timing as the EU looks to the digital euro...
UAE's First Dirham‑Backed Stablecoin Unlocks Trillion‑Dollar On‑Chain Potential
The UAE just launched its first regulated stablecoin. DDSC --> backed 1:1 by UAE Dirham, initiated by IHC ($240B cap) and First Abu Dhabi Bank ($330B assets). That's a great step forward and that's why this chart has continuously been doing well....
Stash Sold for $425M, Far Below $747M Raised
Ouch. Stash selling for $425MM after raising $747MM As a founder who has met a liquidation preference once in a while, this is PTSD. It is a tough hurdle to raise so much and then return the capital. Am sure the team...
Ripple Secures Full EU E‑Money License in Luxembourg
Ripple Granted Full EU Electronic Money License in Luxembourg - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH https://t.co/qV8sL92Tof https://t.co/Cczo1Sx4QO
Redesigning Crypto Onboarding to Bust Myths and Boost Confidence
My team just shared this with me. We got some dads at @CoinDCX to redesign the user journey for first-time investors. 🙂 Our goal was to break common myths and give people more confidence to invest. CT, give us feedback? What more can...
Stablecoins Reveal New Gresham’s Law: Good Money, Bad Payments
Noelle is _always_ worth reading, but today is especially good Stablecoins and the new Gresham’s Law https://t.co/OPJ4BdgNVj "So, the US ended up with a system of good money, bad payments." https://t.co/B0xMfEdzHl
AI‑Powered Wealth Management Meets Human Expertise
probably a good time to announce that there’s a better way: @clovefi a new uk wealth manager that combines ai with the best of human advice. https://t.co/Nz9FBbJgnQ
Zero Blockchain Promises 2M TPS, Near‑Free Transactions
2 million transactions per second per node? 👀 1,000th of a penny per transaction? 👀 While making no compromises on decentralization? 👀 It was all hard for me to believe too 😅. But that's the promise Bryan Pellegrino is making...
DefinitiveFi’s Turbo Mode Boosts Fast EVM/Sol Trades
Anyone else trade on @DefinitiveFi? Very nice platform tbh They have this turbo mode... basically super fast trades for anything on EVM/Sol.... And they have a native iOS app. Ive been using it a lot lately. Trading contest on @base right now...
Only 2% of Banks Claim No AI Usage
Supposedly only 2% of financial institutions now report no use of artificial intelligence 🤔 https://t.co/fJGLehjCf2
Flying Tulip Enables Full-Featured Exchanges on Any Blockchain
Flying Tulip is an application layer that transforms any blockchain into a fully featured exchange while leveraging the chains full liquidity. The initial product launch is on Ethereum, Sonic, Binance Smart Chain, Avalanche, and Base. Future expansions planned for MegaETH, Monad,...
Teciem Spins Off as Independent Firm After Apax Acquisition
Teciem Launches as Standalone Firm After Apax Acquires Finastra’s TCM Division - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH https://t.co/8Q95tmVsv6 https://t.co/w4YfeaaFtC
Chatbots Automate UI, Not Experience; Orchestration Is Key
Chat agents automated the interface, not the experience. The hard part isn’t the conversation. It’s workflow orchestration. https://t.co/FfdWO6WYov
CoinDCX January 2026 Transparency Report Highlights
As we have done every month since November 2024, I'm happy to share @CoinDCX's Transparency Report for Jan 2026. This month's highlights include: >Proof of Reserves (PoR) >Monthly Spot Trading Volume >Top Traded Tokens >Compliance & Regulatory Updates & more More...
Gemini Launches Staking for Gotham Customers.
Staking 🥩 now live for Gemini customers in Gotham.
Zero Blockchain Claims 2 Million TPS Per Node
2,000,000 TPS?! 🤯 In this Unchained episode, Bryan Pellegrino joins me to walk through: 👀 How frustration with Ethereum's direction pushed LayerZero Labs decided to launch Zero blockchain 💥 How the team says it has achieved 2M TPS per node...
Crypto Shifts Focus From Infrastructure to Vibrant Apps
"The era of infra for the sake of infra in crypto is over. We needed to facilitate a vibrant application ecosystem." @NamikMuduroglu from MegaETH https://t.co/afdHBJ8VQK
Software Creators Not Liable for Users' Money Transmission Violations
“You shouldn't be found guilty of unlicensed money transmision only because other people used your software” https://t.co/afdHBJ8VQK
Profit on Paper ≠ Cash; Forecast to Stay Afloat
You can have your best year ever, revenues up 500%. ...yet STILL run out of money. 💀 Cash and profit are not the same thing. Your P&L says you made $250K in paper profits. But that cash isn't sitting in your bank account. It...
Credit Access Remains Lifeline for 40% Struggling Consumers
Check out the panel hosted by @CreditOneBank, where we discussed how access to credit is a financial lifeline, especially given that 40% of consumers have trouble obtaining credit from traditional banking organizations. #financialhealth #financialwellness #creditcards #ad https://t.co/lMc0qdw4Uj
I’m Unable to View the Linked Content, so I Can’t Generate a Headline.
👀 https://lnkd.in/etCquTsi
Crypto Investor Fuels Beast's $100M Ethereum Stake and Step Acquisition
Tom Less bought another $100M in Ethereum Bitmine owns 4% of Beast Industries Beast Industries acquires Step, a financial services app https://t.co/2Pj1ytiToz
Banking Chief Calls for Urgent European Payment Alternatives
European alternatives to Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief - https://t.co/TJ18SQs5Bg via @FT
Sutton Bank Shuts Down No‑KYC Bitsika Card
Well, looks like Sutton Bank deactivated at least ONE of the "no KYC" bitsika cards marketed as useful for evading U.S. sanctions on Iran: https://t.co/octdNESoOh
Distribution Beats Product: MrBeast’s Fintech Play
MrBeast buying a fintech isn’t about finance, it’s about distribution. Hundreds of millions of loyal users > any marketing budget. In the next wave, distribution is the moat, products come second. https://t.co/JgEKK0wRLl @forbes
Mastercard Crackdown Forces UnCash Shutdown
"No KYC" site UnCash abruptly shuts down following my reporting, calling @Mastercard's actions a "corporate guillotine" and "death sentence" -- https://t.co/18pB9101xT
Stripe Eyes $140B+ Tender Offer Valuation
Stripe is in talks to launch a tender offer that could value the payments company at more than $140 billion, Axios Pro has learned from multiple sources. https://t.co/ZdKZhv7qn6 https://t.co/uSM0o6lKUo
Treasury Secretary Pushes Immediate CLARITY Act Compromise
NEW: Ahead of today’s White House meeting on stablecoin yield, Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized delays to the CLARITY Act and urged compromise to deliver regulatory clarity now. Sources: @Cointelegraph & Fox News https://t.co/tHSmJcaGG3
