banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.

Stablecoins May Need Banks More Than They Admit
Stablecoins May Need Banks More Than They Admit
July 06, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital assets began with the idea that trust could be engineered out of the system. The current regulatory trajectory in the U.S. now suggests something...

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Russia’s Biggest Bank Aims to Enter the Crypto Space
Russia’s Biggest Bank Aims to Enter the Crypto Space
July 06, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia’s biggest bank reportedly plans to offer a crypto wallet and digital depository this year. That’s according to a report Monday (July 6) from CoinDesk, which says...

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Klarna Seeks Green Light to Become a US-Chartered Bank
Klarna Seeks Green Light to Become a US-Chartered Bank
July 06, 2026  |  Banking

Klarna has become the latest FinTech aiming to become a regulated U.S. bank. The Swedish company announced Monday (July 6) that it had applied to the Utah Department...

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FCA Seeks More AI Regulation as Agents Take Over Finance
FCA Seeks More AI Regulation as Agents Take Over Finance
July 06, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

British regulators are calling for tougher AI rules amid the rise of agentic banking services. “AI will reshape consumer financial journeys, with people increasingly delegating...

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This CEO Just Raised $110 Million to Make Banks Agent-First
This CEO Just Raised $110 Million to Make Banks Agent-First
July 06, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Watch more: How Banks Build Trust in AI Agents Enterprise AI has spent the last two years proving it can summarize documents, answer questions and...

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Starling Bank Cuts 130 Jobs Amid AI Adoption and Restructuring
Starling Bank Cuts 130 Jobs Amid AI Adoption and Restructuring
July 03, 2026  |  Banking

Starling Bank plans to cut about 130 jobs as it automates roles and restructures its banking and technology operations to eliminate duplicate roles, the Financial...

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UBS Plans to Launch Banking Services For Wealthy Americans
UBS Plans to Launch Banking Services For Wealthy Americans
July 02, 2026  |  Banking

Swiss bank UBS is reportedly planning to launch a bank for wealthy Americans. As part of that effort, the lender is months away from trialling...

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Regions Bank Accelerates Capital Markets Push With Frazer Lanier Acquisition
Regions Bank Accelerates Capital Markets Push With Frazer Lanier Acquisition
July 02, 2026  |  Banking

Regions Bank parent company Regions Financial Corp. has expanded its services by acquiring The Frazer Lanier Company, a Montgomery, Alabama-based full-service investment banking firm specializing...

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Core Banking’s New Mission Is Keeping Up With Instant Expectations
Core Banking’s New Mission Is Keeping Up With Instant Expectations
July 02, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

Watch more: The Digital Shift With Galileo’s Prashant Shah For years, core banking systems were viewed as essential but largely invisible infrastructure. They maintained account...

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