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3 Former Executives Involved With FTX Agree to SEC Final Judgments
3 Former Executives Involved With FTX Agree to SEC Final Judgments
December 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Three former executives involved with bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have agreed to final judgments from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), without denying the commission’s allegations, according...

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Visa and Aldar Launch Voice-Enabled Agentic Payments
Visa and Aldar Launch Voice-Enabled Agentic Payments
December 19, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Customers of Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, manager and investor Aldar will be able to pay their real estate service charges by talking with an artificial intelligence...

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Senate Confirms Michael Selig as CFTC Commissioner and Travis Hill as FDIC Board Chairperson
Senate Confirms Michael Selig as CFTC Commissioner and Travis Hill as FDIC Board Chairperson
December 19, 2025  |  Personnel

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have new leaders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Senate Bill Would Create Federal Task Force to Combat Crypto Scams
Senate Bill Would Create Federal Task Force to Combat Crypto Scams
December 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

A bill introduced in the United States Senate would create a federal task force to combat cryptocurrency scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Coinbase Files Lawsuits Challenging States’ Efforts to Control Prediction Markets
Coinbase Files Lawsuits Challenging States’ Efforts to Control Prediction Markets
December 19, 2025  |  Legal

Coinbase filed lawsuits in Connecticut, Michigan and Illinois, challenging each state’s efforts to control or block prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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BNP Paribas Unveils AI Tool for Investment Teams
BNP Paribas Unveils AI Tool for Investment Teams
December 19, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

BNP Paribas has rolled out an internal artificial intelligence (AI) portal designed to speed up pitch preparation for its investment bankers, according to a Friday...

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Coinbase Launches Stablecoin-as-a-Service to Help Businesses Create Their Own Tokens
Coinbase Launches Stablecoin-as-a-Service to Help Businesses Create Their Own Tokens
December 19, 2025  |  Blockchain

Coinbase launched a program that helps businesses create their own stablecoins, and, in a separate project, will help Klarna implement stablecoin funding. Get the Full Story...

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FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
December 19, 2025  |  Banking

FinTech company Mercury has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and for federal deposit insurance...

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UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
December 19, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to...

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