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Fintech 31 December 2025 - 13 January 2026

Ingenico’s WalletConnect tie-up brings stablecoin payments to in-store checkout

Ingenico’s WalletConnect tie-up brings stablecoin payments to in-store checkout

Ingenico said Tuesday it will enable stablecoin payments at checkout counters using WalletConnect Pay on its Android point-of-sale terminals. The feature will support five stablecoins and over 700 wallets, with fees expected below those of traditional card payments. Ingenico’s terminals operate in 120 countries, but the company did not say how many merchants will adopt the option immediately.
13 January 2026
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Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Bitcoin Depot shares rose 4.6% to $1.37 despite mounting regulatory crackdowns on crypto ATMs following a surge in fraud. The FBI reported bitcoin ATM scam losses hit $333 million in 2025 through November, up from $250 million in 2024. Maine reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Depot to compensate scam victims. Vermont and several cities have imposed new limits, bans, or licensing requirements on kiosks.
13 January 2026
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Dave Inc stock drops nearly 9% as fintech lenders slide; CPI test looms for DAVE

Dave Inc stock drops nearly 9% as fintech lenders slide; CPI test looms for DAVE

Dave Inc (DAVE.O) shares fell 8.8% to $218.29 Monday after President Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, sparking a selloff in credit-sensitive stocks. About 1.1 million Dave shares traded by mid-afternoon. The drop mirrored declines in other fintechs, including Upstart and Affirm. Dave also faces a Justice Department complaint alleging it misled users about fees, which the company disputes.
12 January 2026
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Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Tennessee’s sports betting regulator ordered Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts to state residents and refund customers by Jan. 31. The council warned of fines starting at $10,000 for violations. Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit, arguing the state lacks authority. Polymarket and Crypto.com have not commented.
12 January 2026
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Qfin Holdings (QFIN) stock slides as China fintech ADRs lag on tariff limbo, credit jitters

Qfin Holdings (QFIN) stock slides as China fintech ADRs lag on tariff limbo, credit jitters

Qfin Holdings shares dropped 4.5% to $17.32 in Friday afternoon trading, hitting a session low of $17.21. FinVolution and LexinFintech also declined, as investors weighed U.S. tariff uncertainty and concerns over rising Chinese consumer loan defaults. China’s regulator recently extended a program for banks to offload bad loans. The broader U.S. market traded higher.
9 January 2026
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Mastercard stock steady as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card — and keeps MA as the network

Mastercard stock steady as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card — and keeps MA as the network

Apple said JPMorgan will take over as issuer of Apple Card in about two years, with Mastercard remaining the payment network. Mastercard shares held near $580 in after-hours trading Thursday. Visa closed down 1% at $352.23. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Mastercard’s upcoming earnings.
9 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock dips as Nubank cools off from a 52-week high with U.S. jobs report ahead

Nu Holdings stock dips as Nubank cools off from a 52-week high with U.S. jobs report ahead

Nu Holdings shares fell 2.2% to $17.46 in early New York trading Wednesday, pulling back from recent highs after a strong start to the year. The drop followed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payrolls data from ADP. Other Brazil fintech stocks, including StoneCo and PagSeguro, also declined. Trading volume in Nu cooled, with 59 million shares changing hands Tuesday, down from 79 million on Monday.
7 January 2026
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Barclays shares in focus as bank makes first stablecoin bet with Ubyx stake

Barclays shares in focus as bank makes first stablecoin bet with Ubyx stake

Barclays said it bought a stake in U.S. stablecoin-settlement firm Ubyx, marking its first investment in a stablecoin company. The bank declined to disclose the amount. Barclays shares closed Tuesday at 488.40 pence, near a 52-week high, after the bank also repurchased 2.45 million shares for cancellation. Investors await Barclays’ final results on Feb. 10 for further details.
7 January 2026
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BILL stock drops 7% to start 2026 as rate jitters hit fintech; KBW lifts target

BILL stock drops 7% to start 2026 as rate jitters hit fintech; KBW lifts target

BILL Holdings shares fell 7.3% to $50.56 on Friday, underperforming as investors rotated out of growth stocks amid rising Treasury yields. The drop followed a Keefe Bruyette price target hike to $60 with a neutral rating. BILL’s 52-week range is $36.56 to $100.02. The company last reported quarterly revenue of $395.7 million and has not confirmed its next earnings date.
4 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises after Brian Armstrong maps 2026 ‘everything exchange’ push

Coinbase stock rises after Brian Armstrong maps 2026 ‘everything exchange’ push

Coinbase shares rose 4.6% to $236.53 Friday after CEO Brian Armstrong outlined a 2026 plan to expand into multi-asset trading, stablecoin payments, and onchain adoption. The update comes as U.S. lawmakers debate new crypto rules and traders await key economic data next week. Bitcoin traded near $89,932 Saturday. Coinbase’s Friday range was $226.03 to $238.47.
3 January 2026
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SoFi stock price today: SOFI slips in premarket as rate-cut bets set the tone for fintechs

SoFi stock price today: SOFI slips in premarket as rate-cut bets set the tone for fintechs

SoFi shares fell 1.4% to $26.18 in premarket trading Friday, tracking declines in other fintech lenders. S&P 500 futures rose 0.6% and Nasdaq futures gained 1% as U.S. markets opened 2026. Investors are watching next week’s U.S. jobs report and the start of earnings season for direction. SoFi’s next earnings date is tentatively set for Jan. 26.
2 January 2026
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Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank and Provati Insurance signed a memorandum of understanding to develop digital premium collection and real-time reporting, the companies said Tuesday. The partnership will focus on data security and faster financial reconciliation. No financial terms or rollout timeline were disclosed. Senior executives from both firms attended the signing in Dhaka.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Rises Above $70,800 as Oil Prices Dip Amid Middle East Tensions
    March 20, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $70,800 on Friday, buoyed by a nearly 2% drop in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices following multinational plans to stabilize oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Other major cryptocurrencies like ether (ETH), XRP, and solana (SOL) recorded modest gains below 1%, trailing BTC's performance. The decline in oil prices comes amid continuing Middle East military tensions and potential easing of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil tankers. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell below its 200-day moving average, reflecting rising risk aversion that could impact both equity and crypto markets. Market watchers highlight oil's support near $92 and caution that geopolitical risks and Federal Reserve policy uncertainties continue to create volatility.
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