Coinbase has decided to hit the brakes on its peso-based services in Argentina, just under a year after it started operating there. This isn't a full stop, though. The company is keeping its crypto services running while it figures out a better way to handle local financial operations. Starting Jan
The UK is making a bold move to bring crypto under the same rules as traditional finance. By October 2027, crypto will be fully integrated into the UK's financial services perimeter. This means crypto firms will have to follow the same strict rules as banks and other financial institutions. The Fin
Maridea, a wealth management firm, has just added a new team to its lineup. They are bringing on board Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta. This move is part of Maridea's plan to offer more services to their clients. Papotta is excited about this new chapter. He believes that combining
PayPal, a well-known payments company based in San Jose, California, has taken a significant step by applying for a bank charter. This move is part of a larger trend where financial technology (fintech) and cryptocurrency companies are seeking bank charters to grow their services. The application w
US banks just got the green light to dive deeper into crypto. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently announced that national banks can now act as middlemen in crypto trades. This means banks can buy crypto from one customer and sell it to another, without actually holding onto
Nationwide has recently appointed Michael Carrel as its new Chief Technology Officer. This move comes as the company prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Carrel is no stranger to the company, having spent over three decades there in various roles. Before taking on this new position, Carrel
First Business Bank is stepping into the spotlight at the Sidoti & Company Year End Virtual Investor Conference. This event is set for December 11, 2025. The bank's top leaders will be there. Corey A. Chambas, the CEO, David R. Seiler, the President and COO, and Brian D. Spielmann, the CFO, will sha
The UK is making a big move to help fintech startups grow faster. They're introducing a new system that lets these companies start operating sooner. This is part of a bigger plan to make things easier for businesses and boost the economy. Right now, startups have to wait a long time to get full app
Citi has just announced a fresh batch of 276 managing directors. This is the smallest group since 2020, showing a shift in the bank's approach. The new leaders come from different parts of the bank, like markets, banking, wealth, and services. The bank is focusing more on growth in these areas after
MrBeast, the top YouTuber, is not just about videos anymore. The company behind him, Beast Industries, is diving into financial services. This news came from the CEO, Jeffrey Housenbold, at a recent event. The company wants to launch a financial platform under the name MrBeast Financial. It will of
