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Eurozone Finance Ministers Agree on Key Steps for Digital Euro
Eurozone finance ministers reached a key agreement on the creation of a digital euro, aiming to counter the rise of US stablecoins, with a broader agreement potentially reached by 2025, although the European Parliament remains hesitant.
Eurozone Finance Ministers Agree on Key Steps for Digital Euro
Eurozone finance ministers reached a key agreement on the creation of a digital euro, aiming to counter the rise of US stablecoins, with a broader agreement potentially reached by 2025, although the European Parliament remains hesitant.
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Fintechs Transform Global Payment Regulations into Revenue Streams
New payment regulations in Europe, the UK, Asia, and Brazil are reshaping the fintech industry by mandating faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions, fostering innovation and creating new revenue opportunities for companies that adapt to these rules; for instance, Circle's Q2 2025 revenue reach...
Fintechs Transform Global Payment Regulations into Revenue Streams
New payment regulations in Europe, the UK, Asia, and Brazil are reshaping the fintech industry by mandating faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions, fostering innovation and creating new revenue opportunities for companies that adapt to these rules; for instance, Circle's Q2 2025 revenue reach...
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Stripe and Circle Launch Specialized Blockchains for Stablecoin Payments
Stripe and Circle launched their own blockchains, Tempo and Arc respectively, in August 2025, to facilitate faster and cheaper stablecoin transactions, marking a significant shift in the fintech industry as major players build their own infrastructure instead of relying on existing public networks.
Stripe and Circle Launch Specialized Blockchains for Stablecoin Payments
Stripe and Circle launched their own blockchains, Tempo and Arc respectively, in August 2025, to facilitate faster and cheaper stablecoin transactions, marking a significant shift in the fintech industry as major players build their own infrastructure instead of relying on existing public networks.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Patents Groundbreaking Cryptocurrency Payment System
An Italian company, Affidaty Spa, secured a global first: a patent for a cryptocurrency payment system ensuring immediate euro payments to merchants via pre-authorized bank transactions, overcoming blockchain verification delays, and complying with EU regulations.
Italy Patents Groundbreaking Cryptocurrency Payment System
An Italian company, Affidaty Spa, secured a global first: a patent for a cryptocurrency payment system ensuring immediate euro payments to merchants via pre-authorized bank transactions, overcoming blockchain verification delays, and complying with EU regulations.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
\$18 Million Funding for AI-Native Financial Institution to Address Agentic Commerce Needs
Catena Labs received \$18 million in funding to create the first fully regulated AI-native financial institution, addressing the lack of agent identity management in legacy systems hindering the growth of agentic commerce.
\$18 Million Funding for AI-Native Financial Institution to Address Agentic Commerce Needs
Catena Labs received \$18 million in funding to create the first fully regulated AI-native financial institution, addressing the lack of agent identity management in legacy systems hindering the growth of agentic commerce.
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48% Bias Score
Stablecoins: Reshaping Global Commerce and Brand Engagement
Stablecoins, pegged to the US dollar and facilitated by fast payment networks, are rapidly becoming a mainstream payment method, impacting global commerce and brand engagement strategies.
Stablecoins: Reshaping Global Commerce and Brand Engagement
Stablecoins, pegged to the US dollar and facilitated by fast payment networks, are rapidly becoming a mainstream payment method, impacting global commerce and brand engagement strategies.
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52% Bias Score
Stablecoin Boom Spurs Development of Proprietary Layer 1 Blockchains
The value of stablecoins has doubled to $250 billion in 18 months, prompting Circle and Stripe to develop their own Layer 1 blockchains, "Arc" and "Tempo", optimized for stablecoin-based financial services and high-throughput transactions, while aiming for cost-effectiveness and compliance.
Stablecoin Boom Spurs Development of Proprietary Layer 1 Blockchains
The value of stablecoins has doubled to $250 billion in 18 months, prompting Circle and Stripe to develop their own Layer 1 blockchains, "Arc" and "Tempo", optimized for stablecoin-based financial services and high-throughput transactions, while aiming for cost-effectiveness and compliance.
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48% Bias Score
Waystar's Acquisition and Strong Q2 Results Signal Potential for Stock Rerating
Waystar, a healthcare payment software provider, is acquiring Iodine Software for $1.25 billion, expanding its market and boosting margins; exceeding Q2 revenue guidance suggests a potential 2025 revenue upgrade; the stock trades at a significant discount to its sector on a PEG basis.
Waystar's Acquisition and Strong Q2 Results Signal Potential for Stock Rerating
Waystar, a healthcare payment software provider, is acquiring Iodine Software for $1.25 billion, expanding its market and boosting margins; exceeding Q2 revenue guidance suggests a potential 2025 revenue upgrade; the stock trades at a significant discount to its sector on a PEG basis.
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48% Bias Score
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 ...
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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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Sets Guinness World Record with 4,001 Transactions in 8 Hours
At Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, 4,001 Bitcoin transactions were made in 8 hours, setting a Guinness World Record and showcasing the Lightning Network's efficiency for real-world payments.
Bitcoin Sets Guinness World Record with 4,001 Transactions in 8 Hours
At Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, 4,001 Bitcoin transactions were made in 8 hours, setting a Guinness World Record and showcasing the Lightning Network's efficiency for real-world payments.
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40% Bias Score
Expert Panel to Discuss $230B Stablecoin Market
On May 21st at 12 PM EST, a panel of experts will discuss the rapidly growing $230 billion stablecoin market, covering their use in investment and global payments, major players, and regulatory issues.
Expert Panel to Discuss $230B Stablecoin Market
On May 21st at 12 PM EST, a panel of experts will discuss the rapidly growing $230 billion stablecoin market, covering their use in investment and global payments, major players, and regulatory issues.
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52% Bias Score
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