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Inside the fintech industry's pensions gambit
The fintech industry are on the offensive and in this week's column Samuel Norman gives an insight into the sector's lobbying calls for pension fund allocation. London has found itself brought to a halt this week. One may have thought the Tube…
Goldman Names Fintech Banker Gido Co-Chair of Financials Group
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has named Jeff Gido co-chair of the financial institutions group within investment banking, elevating the long-time financial technology banker. Gido, who joined Goldman Sachs in 2001, will work with “senior…
DoorDash joins massive fintech push to bring stablecoins payouts to merchants
DoorDash and a group of fintechs are moving stablecoins into their live payment flows with Stripe-led blockchain Tempo, the latest sign that blockchain-based money is entering mainstream financial infrastructure. Payments-focused blockchain Tempo…
Paymentology and Change Team to Boost Australian FinTech Growth
The collaboration, announced Tuesday (April 21), is designed to accelerate payment method adoption and FinTech growth across Australia. “Australia is one of the most sophisticated payments ecosystems globally, with strong consumer adoption…
City minister: Tax 'sends a message' to fintech IPO prospects
The City minister has said the tax regime “matters” for how the UK can strengthen capital markets as part of its bid to lock down the next cohort of listing candidates. Lucy Rigby, economic secretary to the Treasury, said the…
Prediction Markets' Billion Dollar Crackdown: New York Sues Coinbase And Gemini
A Kalshi advertisement at a bus stop in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The rapid expansion of prediction markets is facing increasingly aggressive pushback from state officials pursuing a sprawling patchwork of lawsuits and…
Energy Up With Oil Futures -- Energy Roundup
Shares of energy companies rose alongside oil futures amid doubts about the sustainability of a U.S.-Iranian cease-fire. The price of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, was edging toward $100 Tuesday afternoon after reports that Vice…
Canon Marketing Japan 1Q Net Y12.80B Vs Net Y8.81B
Canon Marketing Japan Inc. (8060.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended March 31 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y171.67 bln Y167.32 bln Operating Profit Y18.53 bln Y13.17 bln Pretax Profit Y18.57 bln Y13.20 bln Net Profit Y12.80 bln Y8.81 bln Per share Earnings…
Prediction Market Lobbying Spend Rises Over 60% as Regulatory Pressure Builds in Washington
Industry lobbying spend hit a record in Q1, driven by both prediction platforms and sports betting incumbents. The surge reflects how much depends on regulatory outcomes, including whether these markets remain accessible under derivatives rules.
Fintech stocks: All about this investment opportunity
What's the story India's fintech revolution is changing the way we look at financial services. With technology at the core, these companies are making financial transactions easier for millions, making them an attractive investment opportunity. For…
Exclusive: Schematic Raises $6.5M To Help Companies Update Their Pricing Faster And Easier In The AI Era
Schematic, a startup that aims to simplify pricing and packaging for software and AI companies, has raised $6.5 million in seed funding, it tells Crunchbase News exclusively. S3 Ventures led the financing, which included participation from MHS…
Money Talks? How the Top Brokers Actually Do Marketing
Brokers pour money into marketing, but visibility does not automatically translate into trading volume. The reliance on IBs and affiliate networks introduces a significant 'client portability' risk that can undermine a brokerage's long-term…
New York sues Coinbase, Gemini over prediction market offerings
New York sued Coinbase and Gemini on Tuesday, becoming the latest state to argue that prediction market contracts dealing with sports, entertainment and elections are violating state gambling laws. According to the lawsuits, Coinbase and Gemini's…
New York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives
Kalshi plans to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders on April 21, 2026. The move targets a share of the derivatives market after Kalshi's valuation hit $22 billion in 2026. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig aims to repatriate…
Materials Down as U.S. Dollar Gains -- Materials Roundup
Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials fell as the U.S. dollar rebounded. Gold and silver futures, which are particularly sensitive to moves in the dollar, fell sharply. Cotton futures hit a two-year high of 81 cents a pound and now…
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