Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Crypto Market Collapses on Jan 19, 2026 Amid Macro Risks
A major crypto crash occurred due to macroeconomic risks, Trump's tariff threats, Fed policy uncertainty, and $763M in leveraged liquidations. Bitcoin fell below $91,920 and Ethereum below $3,200, with institutional investors reducing holdings. Analysts recommend hedging and monitoring on-chain metrics for 2026 strategies.
PhotonPay Secures U.S. MTL License for Global Payments Expansion
PhotonPay obtained a U.S. Money Transmitter License, following UK local rails access, to build regulated local infrastructure. This enables deeper localization, liquidity control, and scalable growth across corridors. The strategy positions it for stablecoin payments integration.
Belarus President Signs Decree for Crypto Banks
Alexander Lukashenko approved crypto banks and digital tokens to position Belarus as a financial IT leader. The rules place activities under state supervision for controlled digital finance expansion. This signals deliberate growth in regulated crypto banking.
Polygon Slashes 30% Staff to Pivot to Stablecoin Payments
Polygon reduced workforce by 30% to shift from general scaling to a regulated stablecoin payments platform. Bank of America CEO noted stablecoins could drain trillions from bank deposits but expressed adaptation confidence. This marks a vertical integration in payments.
Swift Partners with Chainlink for Tokenized Asset Trials
Swift completed a trial with Chainlink for multi-bank digital asset settlements across global platforms. The success enables seamless tokenized asset transactions. This advances blockchain integration in traditional finance.
LMAX Group Partners with Ripple for RLUSD Integration
LMAX and Ripple announced a partnership allowing clients to use RLUSD stablecoin for cross-collateralization in spot crypto, futures, and CFD trading. This enhances margin efficiencies for banks and institutions. It bridges tradfi and crypto derivatives.
BBK Partners with Binance Bahrain for Crypto Integration
BBK integrated crypto-as-a-service via Binance Bahrain, enabling trading and management through its mobile app. Customers get a unified dashboard for crypto and traditional banking. This streamlines digital asset access.
Paysafe and Pay.com Launch Strategic Partnership
Paysafe joined Pay.com as an acquirer option for card payments, leveraging 30 years of processing experience. Merchants benefit across verticals. The partnership boosts payment options in FinTech.
XRP Plunges to $1.84 Amid Liquidations and Geopolitical Fears
XRP dropped to $1.84, triggering $40M liquidations, due to Greenland tariff fears, Fed independence issues, and 13 of 14 declining sessions. Current price at $1.97 after 16% weekly fall. Technicals show bearish signals below key EMAs.
WeLab Raises $220M in Largest Asia Digital Banking Round
WeLab secured US$220 million in Series D financing, the biggest digital banking capital raise in Asia for 2025. This funds expansion in FinTech lending and banking services. It underscores investor confidence in Asian digital finance.
Fujitsu and SC Ventures Launch Qubitra Quantum Roadmap
Fujitsu partnered with SC Ventures to launch Qubitra Technologies' quantum roadmap for FinTech. This explores quantum computing applications in finance and blockchain. It positions them at the forefront of quantum-secure technologies.