Inside the Prediction Markets: Congress Rewrites the Playbook
Prediction markets kept moving this week. Trading continues, positions are opened and closed, and the machinery keeps running. On the surface, it still looks like business as usual, but it doesn't.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!) More attention
Nexi expands SEPA Direct Debit with Danish banks
Italian fintech Nexi has forged an agreement with banks in Denmark to provide SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) services.
Lloyds confirms app glitch exposed data of almost half a million customers
Lloyds Banking Group says that the app glitch earlier this month that led to customers seeing other people's account details exposed the personal data of nearly half a million people.
Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2026 Invites Senior Students to Exclusive Educational Workshop
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2026 is delighted to invite senior year students from schools across Cyprus to participate in a unique educational workshop taking place on Friday, 8 May 2026, at the AMARA Hotel in Limassol. As part of the Forum’s educational programme, the workshop will bring together wor
FCA Fines DMBL £338K After Surveillance Gaps Left $3 Billion in CFD Trades Undetected
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited (DMBL) £338,000 for failing to implement effective systems to detect and report suspicious trading in its contracts for difference business.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don'
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Bitcoin Dips Under $67K as Geopolitical Uncertainty, Treasury Yields Spook Traders
Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low under $67,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising Treasury yields, and heavy leveraged positioning.
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NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange invests $600 million in Polymarket
ICE's substantial investment in Polymarket signals a growing institutional interest in prediction markets, potentially reshaping financial landscapes. The post NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange invests $600 million in Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Finalto Renews Sponsorship with Singapore Crick et Club Rugby Section for the 2026 Season
Singapore, March 2026 - Finalto, a global financial services provider specialising in liquidity, risk management and world-class financial technology, is pleased to renew its sponsorship of rugby at the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC), one of Singapore’s premier sport and lifestyle clubs.Finalto has be
Saudi Arabia issues first Major Payment Institution licence to Lean Technologies
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) issued its first Major Payment Institution licence for open banking services to Lean Technologies.
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Bhutan moves $45 million worth of Bitcoin in two days
Bhutan's strategic Bitcoin liquidation highlights the growing trend of nations leveraging digital assets for economic diversification. The post Bhutan moves $45 million worth of Bitcoin in two days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Visa Direct partners with Moonrise by Lunar for Nordic expansion
Visa Direct has announced its partnership with banking platform Moonrise, powered by Lunar, to expand payments rails across the Nordics.
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BofA sees USD/KRW rangebound near-term on Middle East risks
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Binance Australia hit with multimillion-dollar penalty after retail investor losses
The penalty highlights the critical need for robust compliance and oversight in financial services, especially within the crypto sector. The post Binance Australia hit with multimillion-dollar penalty after retail investor losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Solaris to axe 20% of staff amid ‘AI-native bank’ transformation
German fintech Solaris will reportedly cut 20% of its staff after an announcement to become an “AI-native bank”.
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Tether Taps KPMG for First Big Four USDT Audit Amid U.S. Expansion Push
The stablecoin issuer has also brought in PwC to prepare internal systems as it pursues regulatory approval under the GENIUS Act.
OANDA Japan Pushes Clients to MT5 as It Sets MT4 Shutdown
OANDA Securities, the Japanese unit of OANDA, will discontinue support for MetaTrader 4 later this year. The broker cited “cybersecurity requirements” and the platform’s “lack of ongoing maintenance” as the main reasons.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still do
BofA sees more strength for U.S. dollar in Q2
Revolut embarks on Indian hiring spree
Revolut is planning to add 1,600 employees in India by the end of 2026, meaning that 40% of the UK-headquartered fintech behemoth's workforce will be based in the country, according to Reuters.
Visa rolls out subscription management service
Visa has launched a service that helps issuers make it easy for their customers to manage their subscriptions in-app.