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European Banks Embrace Cryptocurrencies Under MiCA Regulation

Following the implementation of MiCA, major European banks like BBVA, CaixaBank, and Santander are entering the cryptocurrency market, offering services such as trading, custody, and exploring stablecoin issuance to cater to growing investor demand, particularly among younger investors.

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Revolut Launches Stocks and Shares ISA, Increasing UK Investment Access

Revolut launched a stocks and shares ISA in the UK, offering access to over 100 ETFs through partnerships with Vanguard, BlackRock, Amundi, and Invesco; this follows government efforts to encourage stock market investment and comes with various fee structures.

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German Startups Secure Record €2.4 Billion in Q2 2024 Funding

German startups secured a record €2.4 billion in venture capital during Q2 2024, a 45% increase from the previous quarter, pushing the first-half total to €4 billion, driven by decreased interest rates and renewed foreign investment, particularly from the US, resulting in 32 billion-dollar valued co...

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Agentic Commerce: Reshaping Retail Payments

The retail payments sector is undergoing a radical shift towards agentic commerce, with companies like Mastercard, Visa, and Stripe investing heavily in building the necessary infrastructure, including dynamic access controls and robust identity solutions for AI agents, to manage the growing use of ...

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Hyperlayer Secures £30 Million in Funding to Expand Fintech Partnerships

British fintech Hyperlayer, backed by Standard Life, is securing at least £30 million in funding at a £160 million valuation, led by CDAM, to expand partnerships with major banks and develop its consumer-facing digital wallet Hyperjar.

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Chile's Shift to Digital Payments: A Leading Position Faces New Challenges

Chile's cash usage decreased from 70% to 63% among its banked population in 2024, with debit card use rising to 87% for in-person transactions, driven by increased digital access and technological advancements, though challenges remain in keeping pace with regional innovation.

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Tokenized Stocks: Advantages, Risks, and Future Outlook

Tokenized stocks, digital representations of company shares on a blockchain, offer faster settlement, transparent ownership, and fractional ownership, but may lack some shareholder rights and face regulatory hurdles; platforms like Kraken and Coinbase are pursuing regulatory approval.

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Sberbank AI Uncovers Common Financial Mistakes, Offers Personalized Solutions

Sberbank's AI-powered PFM tools, used by over 10 million clients, revealed common financial mistakes: unused subscriptions costing 1000 rubles monthly, impulsive purchases reducing savings by 30%, and lack of savings despite stable income; AI provides personalized recommendations to improve financia...

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German Sparkassen to Offer Bitcoin, Ether Trading

Starting in 2026, select German Sparkassen will offer Bitcoin and Ether purchases via their app, a decision made by their securities firm, Deka, reflecting growing cryptocurrency acceptance and customer demand. VR Banks will start offering this in the second half of 2025.

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Stablecoin Surge Bolsters US Dollar Demand

The surging popularity of stablecoins, particularly Tether (USDT), whose market capitalization reached $149 billion by May 2025, is bolstering demand for the US dollar amidst concerns over the US fiscal deficit, creating a countervailing force to concerns about its weakening global standing.

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High Australian Tax Agent Use Reflects System Complexity

Two-thirds of Australians use tax agents to file their taxes, a rate higher than many OECD countries, largely due to tax complexity; however, younger people are more likely to self-file due to the ease of online systems like MyTax.

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FICO to Include BNPL Loans in Credit Scores

FICO will include buy now, pay later loans in US credit scores starting fall 2025, impacting millions of borrowers; responsible use may improve credit, while late payments will negatively affect scores.

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