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Coverage of "Fintech" on Cryptosearcher: the stories and the context behind them.

Crypto

Revolut Wins FCA Stablecoin Sandbox Slot, Beating 19 Rivals to Build Sterling Coin

Revolut won a spot in the FCA's stablecoins sandbox to test a sterling-pegged coin, beating 19 other applicants. The move signals the fintech's shift toward owning the payment settlement layer rather than merely renting it.

August 6, 2026

Revolut Wins FCA Stablecoin Sandbox Slot, Beating 19 Rivals to Build Sterling Coin
Crypto

Western Union's stablecoin gamble is quietly dismantling its own business model

August 6, 2026

Block's 40% Staff Cut Actually Worked, Earnings Prove the Doubters WrongFintech

Block's 40% Staff Cut Actually Worked, Earnings Prove the Doubters Wrong

August 6, 2026

Markets

MercadoLibre shares tumble despite hitting record revenue and explosive fintech growth

August 6, 2026

Crypto

RedotPay Gets CNBC Nod, Then Faces Half-Billion Lawsuit from Binance

August 5, 2026

Yellow Card lands $40 million to push banks toward stablecoin railsCrypto

Yellow Card lands $40 million to push banks toward stablecoin rails

August 5, 2026

Western Union Bets Its Remittance Empire on Solana's Stablecoin RailsCrypto

Western Union Bets Its Remittance Empire on Solana's Stablecoin Rails

August 5, 2026

Block slashes 4,000 jobs and watches stock soar 16%, betting AI fills the gapCrypto

Block slashes 4,000 jobs and watches stock soar 16%, betting AI fills the gap

August 4, 2026

Visa Pulls Back After BioCatch Deal Spark, but Uptrend Stays IntactTrading

Visa Pulls Back After BioCatch Deal Spark, but Uptrend Stays Intact

August 4, 2026

Crypto

Mastercard swallows BVNK to own stablecoin plumbing across 130 countries

August 3, 2026

Ethiopia Hosts Key Summit to Drive Digital Banking Innovation Across AfricaCrypto

Ethiopia Hosts Key Summit to Drive Digital Banking Innovation Across Africa

August 1, 2026

Chime Cuts 150 Jobs Amid AI-Driven ReorganizationCrypto

Chime Cuts 150 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Reorganization

July 31, 2026

SoftBank and SMFG inject $1.9 billion into Seven & i Holdings to revamp payment systemsCrypto

SoftBank and SMFG inject $1.9 billion into Seven & i Holdings to revamp payment systems

July 31, 2026

Fortress Investment Group to Acquire $2 Billion in Loans from WayflyerFinance

Fortress Investment Group to Acquire $2 Billion in Loans from Wayflyer

July 29, 2026

Increase Founder Takes Controlling Stake in Twin City Bank While Keeping Fintech SeparateCrypto

Increase Founder Takes Controlling Stake in Twin City Bank While Keeping Fintech Separate

July 29, 2026

SoFi Stock Drops Over 6% Despite Posting $1.2 Billion Revenue and Earnings BeatFinance

SoFi Stock Drops Over 6% Despite Posting $1.2 Billion Revenue and Earnings Beat

July 29, 2026

Stablecoin Ecosystem Grows Beyond Simple Transfers as Big Players Vie for ControlCrypto

Stablecoin Ecosystem Grows Beyond Simple Transfers as Big Players Vie for Control

July 28, 2026

X Money Expands Banking Features to All Users on Elon Musk's PlatformFinance

X Money Expands Banking Features to All Users on Elon Musk's Platform

July 28, 2026

Zimbabwe Welcomes Seven Fintechs to Test Innovative Digital Asset SolutionsCrypto

Zimbabwe Welcomes Seven Fintechs to Test Innovative Digital Asset Solutions

July 28, 2026