Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Dhaka-born founder raises record $51M for cross-border neobank Fasset
Digital bank Fasset raised $51 million to expand its blockchain-powered banking platform for emerging markets. The round is notable as the largest ever secured by a Dhaka-born founder in the global neobank and cross-border payments sector, underscoring rising investor interest in blockchain-based finance.
BC Card files new patent to secure stablecoin transactions and digital wallets
BC Card said it is strengthening customer protection with new fintech patents aimed at safer digital payments and asset verification. One filing uses one-time verification to authenticate external digital wallets on public networks, while another blockchain-based NFT verification system was approved to help preserve proof of financial assets during disruptions.
Banks accelerate AI, SaaS, and embedded finance adoption in B2B services
A new look at banking technology highlights how AI and SaaS are reshaping relationships between businesses and financial institutions. The article says banks are deploying agentic AI for fraud detection, credit risk analysis, compliance, onboarding, and customer service, while embedded finance is becoming more central to business operations.
Arthur Hayes buys Zcash amid growing concern over AI surveillance in crypto
Crypto figure Arthur Hayes is reportedly buying Zcash, arguing that expanding AI surveillance could threaten blockchain privacy. The move reflects renewed attention on privacy coins as users and investors reconsider how much financial activity should remain visible on public chains.
Korean finance sees digital assets as a new growth engine
A South Korean finance analysis says digital assets are increasingly viewed as financial infrastructure rather than speculative tools. It points to security token offerings, stablecoins, and on-chain settlement as key growth areas, with regulatory changes and public-private cooperation helping push the sector forward.
Nubank and Revolut deepen their push into Mexico’s fast-growing market
Two major neobanks are expanding aggressively in Mexico as digital banking adoption reaches an inflection point. Nubank says it reached break-even and 15 million customers in Mexico, while Revolut has grown to 290,000 users and $218 million in deposits, highlighting strong demand for app-based financial services.
Tokenized assets and STOs gain momentum in institutional finance
The Korean finance coverage notes increasing global experimentation with security token offerings and tokenized real-world assets. It says financial institutions are testing real-time cross-trading and on-chain settlement, suggesting blockchain is moving deeper into mainstream capital markets.
Stablecoins strengthen their case as global payment infrastructure
Stablecoins are being positioned as a faster, programmable alternative to traditional cross-border remittance systems. The article argues they can enable real-time 24/7 settlement, lower fees, and condition-based execution, making them attractive for payments and treasury use cases.
Blockchain-based asset verification moves into disaster-resilient finance
BC Card’s approved NFT-based asset verification technology converts financial asset records into image-based NFTs for secure storage. The company says the system is designed so customers can verify ownership even during disasters, cyber incidents, or major system failures.
Top crypto deal activity signals a more mature market in 2026
A market roundup of major crypto deals says acquisitions and strategic partnerships are reshaping the sector this year. It points to expanding activity from major financial and blockchain players, signaling that digital assets are increasingly part of broader fintech consolidation.