Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Goldman Sachs Leads USD 60 Million Series C for Kashable
Goldman Sachs Alternatives led a USD 60 million Series C funding round for US-based employee lending fintech Kashable, bringing its total capital raised to over USD 60 million. This investment supports Kashable's growth in providing loans to employees through employers.
MobiKwik Receives RBI Approval for NBFC Licence
Indian fintech MobiKwik has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for an NBFC licence for its in-house lending arm. This enables MobiKwik to expand its lending operations independently.
Mercury Receives Conditional OCC Approval for Bank Charter
Fintech Mercury has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Mercury Bank, N.A. This step advances Mercury's transition to a full banking entity.
Birbank Rolls Out Sign Language Video Call Feature
Azerbaijani fintech Birbank introduced a sign language video call feature to enhance accessibility for users. The tool connects customers with support via video interpreters.
Robinhood Gains MAS In-Principle Approval in Singapore
Trading platform Robinhood received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate in the region. This allows Robinhood to offer brokerage services in Singapore.
US Regulatory Clarity Boosts Stablecoins in Payments
New US regulatory clarity is bringing stablecoins into mainstream payments, with non-banks like fintech and crypto firms leading adoption. Banks were initially sidelined, but stablecoins now power large-scale platforms.
Tezos Price Climbs 8% as Execution Layer Heads to Testnet
Tezos (XTZ) price rose about 8% to near $0.40, driven by the upcoming testnet launch of Tezos X, its next-generation execution layer combining EVM and Michelson smart contracts. Trading volume spiked 128% to $24.5 million, ranking XTZ among top gainers.
Crypto-Backed Mortgages Emerge Using Bitcoin and USDC
A new mortgage model allows homebuyers to use Bitcoin (BTC) or USDC stablecoins as collateral for down payments, revolutionizing home financing. This structure integrates crypto directly into real estate lending.
Stablecoins Capture Payments Market Amid Regulation Shift
Fintech, crypto, and payment firms have surged ahead with stablecoin platforms due to recent US regulatory progress. This mainstream integration sidelines traditional banks temporarily.
Tezos X Protocol Announcement Fuels Market Breakout
Tezos X, enabling shared ledger for EVM and Michelson contracts, is confirmed for testnet, sparking an 8% price surge and high volume. RSI nears overbought at 68.43, with support at $0.380.