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ShapeShift integrates Zcash in onchain privacy move

The community-led multichain DEX aggregator, ShapeShift announces the integration of Zcash, bringing shielded transactions directly into the ShapeShift self-custodial wallet ecosystem and making it one of the first decentralized exchanges to offer true privacy onchain for its users.

2 hours

News/markets

US shutdown could spark regional bank crisis says fintech CEO

The layoffs of federal workers in the US as a result of the government shutdown could create numerous blind spots in the regulation of the country's banking sector, says the CEO of a fintech startup.

3 hours

News/payments

G20's cross-border payments plan to miss 2027 deadline

Payment firms have reacted with disappointment to the news that a plan promoted by the G20 to make cross-border payments more efficient is set to miss its first deadline.

6 hours

News/crypto

FCA lifts retail ban on crypto ETNs

The UK's financial watchdog has ended its four year ban on the use of crypto-based exchange traded notes (ETNs) by retail investors in a move that could add 20% to the UK's crypto market

08 October 2025

News/startups

Frank founder Javice sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan

Charlie Javice has been sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding JP Morgan Chase in the $175 million deal to buy her fintech Frank.

30 September 2025

News/retail

Metro Bank settles software infringement case

Metro Bank has settled a a legal claim with US software company Arkeyo over allegations that it leaked the company's coin counting technology to a rival firm.

15 September 2025

Company update/crypto

QCP secures digital assets license in Abu Dhabi

QCP Group (“QCP”), a global leader in digital asset trading, today announced it has received its full Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in ADGM, the international financial centre of the UAE’s Capital Abu Dhabi.

11 September 2025

Company update/people

Thread Bank apponits Dan Chang general counsel and chief compliance officer

Thread Bancorp, Inc. (“Thread” or the “Company”), the parent company of Thread Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the appointment of Dan Chang as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

04 September 2025

News/retail

CFPB sues Synapse for mishandling customer funds

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a complaint against Synapse Financial Technologies for allegedly losing customer funds when the company filed for bankruptcy protection.

22 August 2025

News/payments

New York AG sues Zelle parent, claiming 'massive' fraud losses

New York's attorney general has sued the operator of bank-backed P2P payments service Zelle for failing to protect users from "massive amounts of fraud".

14 August 2025

News/regulation

BVI survey attempts to woo cross-border fintechs

Fintech’s international expansion plans are being thwarted by a fragmented regulatory landscape, according to recently published research designed to promote the role of international finance centres (IFCs).

06 August 2025

News/crypto

Hong Kong to issue first stablecoin licences in early 2026

Hong Kong's financial regulator has stated that the first stablecoin licences will not be issued this year despite the fact its stablecoin legislation has taken effect as of today.

01 August 2025

News/payments

Visa and Mastercard face another UK class action suit over card fees

Visa and Mastercard are facing another multi-billion pound UK class action lawsuit for allegedly unlawful interchange fees.

18 July 2025

Company update/crypto

Crypto ATMs seized and arrests made in UK police operation

Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and running an illegal cryptoasset exchange.

17 July 2025

News/crypto

Wall Street names announce stablecoin plans

Two of the biggest names on Wall Street are seemingly about to enter the stablecoin market based on comments made by their senior executives.

16 July 2025

News/payments

Judge dismisses antitrust suit against Apple, Visa and Mastercard

A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Apple, Visa and Mastercard of conspiring to suppress competition in the market for point-of-sale payment card services, according to Reuters.

10 July 2025

Company update/regulation

Luxembourg House of Financial Technology partners law firm Ogier

Law firm Ogier and the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) have partnered up to support fintechs in the region with comprehensive legal and regulatory support.

10 July 2025

News/crypto

Pair jailed for £1.5m crypto fraud

A UK judge has sentenced two men to a combined 12 years in prison for a £1.5 million cryptocurrency fraud.

04 July 2025

News/payments

UK tribunals rules Visa and Mastercard fees breach competition law

The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that Visa and Mastercard's multilateral interchange fees charged to retailers breach European competition law.

27 June 2025

News/crypto

Kraken issued crypto licence in Ireland

Crypto exchange Kraken has become the first company to be awarded a Markets in Crypto Assets (Mica) licence from Ireland's central bank.

27 June 2025