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Greece Raises IRIS Payment Limits, Targets Tax Evasion

Greece's IRIS payment system will increase daily transaction limits to "1,000 EUR" for both person-to-person and person-to-business payments by year-end, with a monthly cap of "5,000 EUR" on person-to-person transfers to combat tax evasion; all businesses must accept IRIS by October 31, 2025.

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Greek Instant Payments Surge 92.1% in 2024

Instant payments in Greece exploded by 92.1% in 2024, reaching 70.6 million transactions, with IRIS accounting for 57.3 million, driven by new regulations and government incentives; this positions Greece as a leader in the Eurozone.

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Global Crypto Industry Shifts from Offshore Havens to Regulated Jurisdictions

The global cryptocurrency industry is shifting from unregulated offshore jurisdictions to regulated environments like the UAE, driven by increased regulatory pressure, institutional investor demands, and the need for access to financial infrastructure; however, offshore havens still play a role for ...

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Walmart's OnePay Launches Credit Cards with Synchrony

Walmart's OnePay is launching two credit cards in partnership with Synchrony, starting this fall, offering a general-purpose and store card to its 10 million customers, marking a shift from its previous partnership with Capital One after a 2023 lawsuit.

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International ATM Providers Expand in Greece Amidst Bank Network Reduction

Greece's ATM market thrives despite digital growth, with €1 billion annually withdrawn from non-bank ATMs, attracting international players like Euronet and NCR as banks reduce their networks. This creates opportunities in underserved areas, showing the enduring role of cash.

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Circle's Crypto Success: \$19 Billion Market Cap After NYSE Debut

Circle Internet Group, the company behind the second-largest dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC, debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, experiencing a 168.48% surge in its stock price, reaching a market capitalization exceeding \$19 billion, driven by the growing stablecoin market and a favo...

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Circle's Path to \$4.5 Billion Revenue: USDC Growth and API Expansion

Circle Internet Group, issuer of USDC, aims to increase revenue from \$1.5 billion in 2024 to over \$4.5 billion by leveraging the yield from its \$60 billion USDC reserves and expanding its API-based financial services for businesses; however, the success depends on USDC adoption and regulatory app...

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Pisces Platform Launches to Boost UK Private Company Investment

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is launching Pisces, a platform for private companies to periodically trade shares, boosting investment but initially excluding retail investors; this comes as the AIM market shrinks by 20% this year due to delistings and fewer new listings.

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Three Canadian Companies Show Strong Earnings Growth and Value

Inovestor's analysis reveals three Canadian companies—Quebecor Inc., New Gold Inc., and National Bank of Canada—with upward earnings revisions exceeding 5% over 90 days, robust growth, and attractive valuations, meeting specific market capitalization and analyst coverage thresholds.

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Bitcoin Adoption in Kenya's Kibera Slum: Financial Inclusion or Risky Venture?

In Kenya's Kibera slum, about 200 people in the Soweto West neighborhood use bitcoin, facilitated by AfriBit Africa to boost financial inclusion, despite expert concerns about bitcoin's volatility and lack of regulation; some residents, like garbage collectors, prefer it to M-PESA due to lower trans...

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Fintech's Hiring Challenges: Direct Hiring's Double-Edged Sword

Fintech companies, having resumed hiring after job cuts, face challenges with internal direct hiring due to high application volumes, leading to inefficient processes and potentially negative candidate experiences, necessitating strategic improvements.

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European Online Banks: Funding Model Raises Financial Stability Concerns

Sixty online-only banks in Europe, holding 3.9% of banking assets in 2024, primarily rely on small individual deposits (80%), raising concerns about financial stability due to their limited diversification and vulnerability to bank runs, according to a May 2025 ECB report.

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