01/19/2026
Monzo launches free tax tool ahead of new rules
The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules will require sole traders and landlords to use approved digital systems to submit quarterly income and expenses updates.
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01/19/2026
FTC asks court to hold payment processor Cliq in contempt
The commission has asked the court to impose at least $52.9 million in compensatory relief for consumers, modify the 2015 order to permanently ban Phillips and Blaugrund from the payment processing business
01/16/2026
Razorpay secures RBI approval for cross-border payments
The approval enables Razorpay to expand its regulated role in facilitating cross-border transactions for Indian merchants as well as overseas businesses operating in the country.
01/13/2026
Metro Bank modernises AML operations with SymphonyAI
The bank faced mounting challenges linked to its legacy platform, which had become difficult to enhance without significant cost and internal effort.
01/13/2026
Why technology-enabled banking Is a multiplier for Nigeria’s 2036 goal, by Henry Obiekea
Technology-enabled banking is playing a critical role in this transition.
01/12/2026
Google Introduces New Protocol to Standardise Agentic Shopping
The new standard aims to connect retailers, AI systems and payment providers under a shared technical language.
01/08/2026
Dutch neobank Bunq files for US de novo banking licence
Bunq is aiming to expand its US footprint and build upon its broker-dealer licence secured from FINRA in October 2025.
01/05/2026
Nuvei secures EU CASP and payment institution licences
The new CASP licence will enable Nuvei to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the EU under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
01/02/2026
Crypto is rewriting the rules of wealth — and Canada’s financial system is on the clock
These “crypto banks” offer borderless access to tokenized assets, real-time settlement, and programmable finance.
01/02/2026
Cryptocurrency users must share details with HMRC in crackdown on tax evasion
Individuals who have sold crypto for a profit during the 2024-25 tax year may have reporting and tax obligations and be required to file a tax return before 31 January 2026.
12/30/2025
Former Russian banking billionaire says an Instagram post cost him $9 billion: His company was sold for 3% of its value in ‘hostage’ situation
He described the episode as a “hostage” situation that shows how dissenting billionaires are brought to heel in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
12/29/2025
UK regulator tightens oversight of card payment pricing and governance
Card payments continue to play a central role in the UK economy, supporting everyday transactions for consumers and underpinning revenue flows for businesses of all sizes.
12/24/2025
SEC charges crypto platforms and investment clubs over social media scam
The investment clubs and platforms then allegedly offered 'Security Token Offerings' that were purportedly issued by legitimate businesses.
12/22/2025
First regulated financial market infrastructure for trading and settling digital assets in Switzerland
A key element of the new DLT trading system is direct settlement against Swiss francs and the transfer of assets via a public blockchain – eliminating the need for intermediaries such as central securities depositories.
12/19/2025
FCA to allow flexible contactless card payment limits from March 2026
This news comes after the UK regulator set out plans to accelerate digital innovation, reduce regulatory burden and support economic growth in response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's letter in January 2025.
12/19/2025
Digital asset sector moves from speculation to regulated adoption
One of the most prominent trends in digital assets is the evolution of tokenisation beyond proof-of-concept projects, it explains.
12/19/2025
Zain & Co. ranked again in Chambers FinTech 2026
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12/17/2025
New UK cryptoasset rules mark ‘watershed moment’
The FCA is seeking feedback on all three consultations by12 February 2026
12/17/2025
Simmons advises Italy’s first minibond tokenised on public blockchain
Simmons & Simmons with UniCredit in the structuring of the first corporate bond in Italy tokenised on a public blockchain for E4 Computer Engineering.
12/17/2025
Volante Technologies Customers Successfully Navigate Critical Regulatory Deadlines for EU SEPA Instant and Global SWIFT Cross-Border Payments
PaaS leader ensures seamless migrations and uninterrupted payment operations