Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Visa and Mastercard Move Toward a New Stablecoin Platform
Chris Skinner’s roundup lists a new collaboration between Visa and Mastercard on a stablecoin platform, signaling continued push into blockchain-based payments. The item indicates that major card networks are still positioning for digital-asset settlement and merchant adoption.
JPMorgan, Citi and Other Banks Plan a Tokenized Deposit System
The same roundup says JPMorgan, Citi, and other large banks are planning a new tokenized deposit system to compete with crypto-native payment rails. If implemented, the effort would extend bank money into on-chain or blockchain-like settlement environments while keeping deposits within regulated institutions.
Bank of America Prepares Cross-Border Real-Time Payments
Chris Skinner’s June 5 reading list says Bank of America is set to launch a cross-border real-time payments service. That points to continued competition among incumbent banks to reduce settlement delays and improve international transfers.
Regulators Push Stablecoin Rules While Warning on AI Risks
The roundup highlights growing pressure from bank regulators to establish stablecoin rules, while also warning about risks from artificial intelligence in finance. This suggests policymakers are treating payments innovation and AI governance as linked supervisory priorities.
Revolut Co-Founder Vlad Yatsenko Leaves CTO Role for Board Position
Connecting the Dots in FinTech reports that Revolut co-founder Vlad Yatsenko is stepping back from the CTO post in July and moving to a board role. The transition matters because Yatsenko has been one of Revolut’s original technical leaders and his move marks a notable governance change at one of Europe’s best-known fintechs.
DFNS Rebrands as a Core Banking Platform for Digital Assets
DFNS announced a rebrand on June 5, saying it has evolved from wallet infrastructure into a core banking platform for digital assets. The shift indicates a broader effort to move up the stack from custody tools toward full operational infrastructure for crypto and tokenized assets.
FinTech Journals Flag a June 2026 Policy Battle Over Prediction Markets
Mondaq’s FinTech Five says the CFTC is escalating a jurisdictional dispute over prediction markets. The same piece notes federal banking regulators are proposing major changes to the CAMELS rating system, showing that supervision and market-structure issues remain central policy themes.
AI Adoption in Banking Remains Slower Than Expected
FINTECH.TV says AI adoption in financial institutions is moving more slowly than many expected. That suggests banks are still balancing cost savings and efficiency gains against model risk, compliance burdens, and integration challenges.
AI Infrastructure Emerges as a Major FinTech Investment Theme
FINTECH.TV also says AI infrastructure is becoming the next big investment opportunity. For fintech and blockchain investors, the implication is that compute, data, and infrastructure layers may attract as much capital as consumer-facing applications.
Wintermute Reviews Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Market Direction
FINTECH.TV’s coverage of Wintermute focuses on Bitcoin, ETFs, and broader crypto market conditions. The discussion underscores that institutional flows through ETF products continue to shape crypto market sentiment and pricing dynamics.
Bitcoin Price Bets for June 5 Range Widely Across Prediction Markets
StartupHub.ai reports that prediction markets are active on Bitcoin’s June 5 price, with bets spanning from about $60,000 to above $80,000. While this is market speculation rather than confirmed news, it reflects continuing volatility and strong trader attention around Bitcoin.
Crypto Billionaires and UK Politics Appear in Fundraising Coverage
Chris Skinner’s reading list includes a report that crypto billionaires are helping Reform build a fundraising lead. The item suggests crypto wealth is continuing to influence political fundraising narratives in the UK.