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Klarna's Charter Bid Tests the FinTech Banking Model
The Swedish company filed applications with both the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., seeking authority to operate a federally insured industrial bank in the United States. The company said Monday…
'Too much tax, too much regulation': Fintech chief warns on UK economy
The boss of one of the UK's fastest-growing fintech unicorns has warned the country risks “putting founders off” with overregulation and heavy taxation as speculation rises that the Labour government could make a major lurch to the…
Klarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push beyond buy now, pay later
Buy now, pay later pioneer Klarna applied to establish an FDIC-insured U.S. bank in Utah, a move that would allow the Swedish fintech to operate its own American banking subsidiary if approved. The filing signals a broader shift among fintech firms…
Klarna wants to become a bank. Here's what that could mean for millions of customers
The buy now, pay later fintech company Klarna wants to become a real bank. The Swedish company just announced its plans to establish a U.S.-based subsidiary known as Klarna Bank USA. If approved, the FDIC-backed bank would set up shop out of Utah.
Huw Jenkins: Newport County owner 'open-minded' on his future
Newport County owner Huw Jenkins is ready to sell up and walk away from the club if a new investor sought a complete takeover. Jenkins says he is open-minded about his future at County as he looks for fresh investment to help avoid another season…
M-DAQ Global Strengthens ASEAN Footprint and Growth with Strategic Expansion into Vietnam
A strategic integration with Vietnam's METech strengthens M-DAQ's regional cross-border payments infrastructure, advancing its vision of an interconnected Southeast Asian digital economy. SINGAPORE, July 7, 2026 /CNW/ -- M-DAQ Global, a leading…
There's an Urgent Sign of an Impending Market Collapse
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech For over a year now, sober-minded observers have warned that the AI bubble can't last for much longer. Unfortunately for everybody, it's managed to outperform even the most cynical…
The New Face Of Global Payments: Onchain Consumer Finance Apps
Benedetto Biondi is the CEO of Folks Finance, a leading crosschain lending protocol in DeFi. We're used to everything in the world being globalized. Goods and services are traded internationally every day. Millions of people cross borders…
Marvell vs. Credo: The Better Network Connectivity Stock (NASDAQ:MRVL)
Credo Technology edges out Marvell Technology as the superior network connectivity play, driven by robust AEC-led growth and a data center focus. Credo boasts stronger revenue growth, higher margins, superior efficiency, and more favorable credit…
HOOD Stock Price Jumps as Robinhood Doubles Down on Crypto: Is $125 Next?
Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) is giving investors another reason to revisit its long-term growth story. After gaining nearly 4% in Friday's session, HOOD stock held firm around $113.30 in pre-market trading today as markets continued to…
Stock Market Today, July 6: Southeast Asian Mobility Upstart Grab Falls as Uber CEO Exits Board
Grab Holdings (GRAB 1.28%), a Southeast Asian super-app for rides, delivery, and financial services, closed at $3.85, down 1.28%. Shares fell after the company said Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi stepped down from its board, as the company…
From Financial Products to Financial Goals: How Fincart Is Redefining Wealth Management
Over the past decade, India's financial ecosystem has undergone a significant transformation. From fixed deposits to growing market-linked products, people are participating in wealth creation more than ever. Increased digital adoption, growing…
Trump Backs Bitcoin Again as Stablecoin Growth and Ethereum Fuel Bullish Crypto Outlook
President Donald Trump has once again thrown his support behind Bitcoin and crypto, giving the market another boost just as blockchain activity continues to strengthen. According to one analyst, Trump's latest comments, combined with record…
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority CEO: Finance's AI future moves at the speed of its slowest regulator
Most industries are passive recipients of artificial intelligence. Financial regulation is not. Regulators are both being transformed by AI and acting as the gatekeepers deciding how much of its gains reach the financial industry. That dual…
Surviving the shift: The tech choices facing community banking
Key insights: Institutions are faced with deciding whether to build, partner, or buy digital asset capabilities. What's at stake: This decision is heavily dependent on an institution's size, which can dictate its spending capability, in-house…
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