FINTECH

Stolen debit cards were allegedly used to deposit $10M into Polymarket US accounts and place bets, highlighting fraud risks for banks and payment processors.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Polymarket, alleging it operates unlicensed gambling markets, while the company argues federal law gives the CFTC regulatory authority.

Alibaba shares rose 5.1% after it unveiled its claimed most powerful Chinese AI chip, the Zhenwu V900, due for commercial release in 2027.

Apple's Apple Pay hiring listing names stablecoins and tokenized deposits as Samsung plans stablecoin Wallet features for select markets in 2026

Compare 2026 US severance terms at Oracle, Microsoft and Salesforce: Oracle offers four weeks plus service-based pay, while Microsoft's package caps at 39 weeks.

Revolut says a fake government request exposed passports, selfies and financial data belonging to a limited number of customers, without hacking its systems.

PublicSquare, the conservative marketplace backed by Donald Trump Jr., has lost nearly $160 million, seen its shares crash 99%, and is betting on fintech to stay alive.

Robert MacDonald joins MEXC to enhance compliance and governance as the exchange expands into equities and other asset classes, focusing on regulatory strategy and licensing across global markets.

PayPal stock rallied after Stripe and Advent's reported $53B offer. Michael Burry says the bid is too low and expects it to rise.

Stripe and Advent's $53 billion bid for PayPal highlights a strategic shift towards consolidation in fintech, valuing PayPal's global network over its beaten-down stock price.

Britain's thriving startup hub, with 80 unicorns valued over £242B, leads Europe in tech innovation. Learn about the international talent driving AI and fintech growth in the UK.

A fintech employee's $81,000 AI coding error in a meme-inspired game reveals the hidden costs of AI development. Explore the ensuing online debate and unexpected commercial opportunities.

Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, appointed as global head of WhatsApp by Meta, following a £680 million investment in his startup. Miten Sampat steps in as interim CEO of CRED.

Lucid Group has cut 18% of its US workforce and eliminated the COO role, aiming to streamline operations and improve financial stability amid ongoing challenges.

SpaceX's historic $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq could transform the lives of its employees and propel Elon Musk towards becoming the world's first trillionaire.

The Trump Accounts app launches, offering $1,000 in seed money for children's savings accounts, aiming to modernise financial planning with government-backed incentives and fintech integration.

Marc Lou turned failure into success, with 30 failed startups before building ShipFast, a tool generating over $1M (£790K) annually with no employees. Learn about his journey from waiting tables to software success.