Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Solana's Payment Volume Grows 755% Year-Over-Year, Outpacing All Blockchains and Traditional Fintech
Solana recorded 755.3% year-over-year growth in total payment volume as of February 11, 2026, significantly outpacing other blockchains including BNB Chain (648.3%), Ethereum (625.2%), and Tron (493.1%). This growth rate dwarfs traditional fintech players like PayPal (6%), Fiserv, Block, and Adyen, reflecting a fundamental market share transfer from mature payment infrastructure to early-stage blockchain networks
. Solana's cost and throughput structure enable micropayments and retail-scale transactions that higher-fee networks cannot accommodate economically
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Affirm Achieves 39% GMV Growth; Affirm Card Drives Major User Expansion
Affirm grew gross merchandise volume (GMV) approximately 39% over the last 12 months, with Affirm Card representing 16% of GMV and 14% of users in the latest quarter. The company continues to see more than doubling of card users and GMV on a year-over-year basis, demonstrating strong direct-to-consumer product traction
. Affirm Card functionality is also being expanded through partnerships with Fiserv and FIS to bring debit card offerings to banks
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World Liberty Financial Applies for Federal Banking Charter Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
World Liberty Financial (WLF), co-founded by U.S. President Trump and his family, has applied for a national trust charter to offer custodial services and expand its stablecoin WLF1. The application could provide regulatory framework for WLF's stablecoin operations and increase market presence through access to national payment networks
. However, the Trump family's ownership raises concerns about regulatory conflicts, particularly following the $2 billion transaction with Binance and recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
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Broadridge Integrates Crypto.com Into Global NYFIX Order-Routing Network
In early March 2026, Broadridge announced the integration of Crypto.com into its global NYFIX order-routing network, positioning the platform at the intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrency trading infrastructure. This move signals continued convergence between traditional financial infrastructure and crypto platforms
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Travel Fintech Scapia Seeks $50-60 Million Funding Round Led by General Catalyst
Scapia, a travel fintech founded in 2022, is in early talks to raise $50-60 million led by U.S. venture capital firm General Catalyst. The company offers co-branded credit cards with zero joining or annual fees and complimentary lounge access, with revenue from operations rising 70.8% year-over-year in FY25
. Scapia has raised close to $72 million since inception and competes with other credit card players like Uni Cards, Niyo, and Jupiter
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Comtech Telecommunications to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced it will release second quarter fiscal 2026 operating results on March 16, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss company results, operations, and business trends. The company, a global communications technology leader, will host a real-time webcast accessible through its investor relations website
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Utah Bans Prediction Markets Like Kalshi Amid Gambling Regulation Tensions
Utah lawmakers are moving to ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, citing moral and religious objections and classifying them as gambling. This action has sparked legal battles with platforms viewing their services as financial instruments rather than gambling, highlighting tensions between state laws and federal derivatives frameworks
. Federal regulators, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, support prediction markets as part of the derivatives ecosystem
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General Catalyst Commits $5 Billion to India Investment Plan Including Fintech Focus
General Catalyst announced a massive $5 billion investment plan for India over the next five years, with significant focus on fintech alongside AI, defense, healthcare, and industrials. The firm has already invested in Indian startups including quick commerce platform Zepto, cross-border payments firm Xflow ($16 million round), and other technology companies
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Affirm Partners with Fiserv and FIS to Expand Debit Card Distribution Through Banking Networks
Affirm is leveraging partnerships with Fiserv and FIS to bring Affirm Card functionality to debit cards at banks. The partnerships aim to utilize the extensive banking networks of Fiserv and FIS to expand distribution of the Affirm Card, allowing banks to keep consumer financing needs within their ecosystem
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Crypto Market Prepares for Major March 2026 Token Generation Events and Project Launches
March 2026 is shaping up to be one of the hottest months for token generation events (TGEs) with new crypto projects launching throughout the month. The period from March 16-31 represents significant activity in the crypto ecosystem with multiple new projects coming to market
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Blockchain Payment Infrastructure Growth Signals 15-Year Shift in Global Payments
The stark contrast between blockchain payment volume growth (493%-755%) and traditional fintech growth (6%-43%) demonstrates a market transition already underway rather than approaching. Stanley Druckenmiller's prediction that stablecoins will run global payments within 15 years appears less ambitious given the current growth differential, suggesting the infrastructure shift is progressing faster than previously anticipated
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