Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Block Inc. Advances Bitcoin Ecosystem with AI Synergy
Block, Inc. reported 25.3% year-on-year growth in Cash App gross profit in Q3 2025, driven by AI features and Bitcoin initiatives like Lightning Network payments and Bitcoin Conversions for merchants. The company aims to integrate Bitcoin as a functional currency while facing competition from AI fintech competitors like Stripe and PayPal and regulatory fragmentation challenges.
N3XT Launches First Fully Blockchain-Powered Bank for Instant B2B Payments
N3XT debuted a fully regulated blockchain bank offering instant, programmable U.S. dollar business-to-business payments 24/7/365. It reduces credit and counterparty risks while enabling programmable payments interoperable with stablecoins and digital assets, targeting global commerce with less reliance on traditional credit tools like letters of credit.
Solana and Revolut Partnership Enhances On-Chain Scaling and Crypto Payment Efficiency
Solana’s blockchain powers Revolut’s crypto transactions, enabling more cost-effective transfers across its 65 million user base. Despite Ethereum’s 2025 upgrades, Solana maintains a significantly higher daily transaction volume, positioning itself as a leading network for fintech applications heading into 2026.
Global Regulators Intensify Scrutiny on FinTech Startups
Financial regulators worldwide focus on fintech startups to address risks like fraud, cybercrime, data privacy, money laundering, and digital asset market manipulation. Enhanced regulatory frameworks such as the EU’s MiCA and increased oversight by the US SEC and CFTC target crypto-related fintechs to align compliance with traditional financial institutions.
Kraken and Deutsche Börse Form Strategic Partnership to Bridge Crypto and Traditional Finance
Major crypto exchange Kraken and Germany's Deutsche Börse Group announced a strategic collaboration to connect traditional financial markets with cryptocurrency markets, aiming to facilitate greater institutional adoption and liquidity in crypto assets.
BizClik Releases December FinTech Portfolio Featuring Industry Leaders and Forecasts
BizClik’s latest FinTech Magazine highlights 2026 trends in payments, open banking, and digital assets, featuring insights from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and other industry leaders. The publication underscores the impact of AI and modernization challenges faced by fintech innovators.
IMF Highlights Stablecoins’ Role in Improving Cross-Border Payments and Financial Inclusion
Stablecoins, despite smaller market caps than Bitcoin, have surged in usage and cross-border payments, offering faster, cheaper remittances by simplifying correspondent banking processes. Regulatory convergence is growing, though jurisdictional differences remain a challenge for stablecoin global adoption.
Nexus Raises $700 Million to Back AI and FinTech Startups
Nexus closed a $700 million fund aimed at supporting startups innovating in AI, consumer technology, and fintech sectors, signaling strong investor confidence in transformative financial technologies for the coming years.
AI Integration Accelerates Competition Among FinTech Giants
FinTech leaders like Block, Stripe, and PayPal increasingly embed AI-powered services such as fraud detection and credit underwriting to maintain competitive advantage, driving rapid innovation but also intensifying market pressures and regulatory challenges.
Blockchain in Traditional Finance Seen as Key Growth Area in 2025-2026
Partnerships like Solana-Revolut and Kraken-Deutsche Börse highlight blockchain’s increasing incorporation into mainstream finance, with blockchain’s scalability and programmability becoming critical for future financial infrastructure developments.