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U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

House lawmakers reviewed four fintech draft bills Tuesday, focusing on buy-now-pay-later and earned wage access. Consumer advocates called for stronger protections, citing high costs and fees, while industry groups pushed for a unified federal framework. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported BNPL users rose to 53.6 million in 2023, with loan use and average amounts both up from 2022.
15 January 2026
Fiserv stock edges up as Clover lands CareCredit expansion — here’s what traders watch next

Fiserv stock edges up as Clover lands CareCredit expansion — here’s what traders watch next

Fiserv shares rose 0.1% to $66.81 Wednesday afternoon, bucking a broader market slide as the S&P 500 ETF fell 0.8%. Synchrony expanded CareCredit integration with Fiserv’s Clover platform, now reaching over 40,000 providers. Investors await Fiserv’s next earnings date, still unconfirmed. The stock remains volatile after October’s outlook cut and leadership changes.
14 January 2026
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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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  • T. Rowe Price Boosts US Equity Exposure Amid Inflation Concerns
    May 22, 2026, 6:32 AM EDT. T. Rowe Price is reducing its holdings in Australian equities and fixed income due to worries over inflation and geopolitical risks impacting growth. The firm is increasing exposure to US stocks, reflecting confidence in the U.S. market's resilience. In its May report, the asset manager cited rising energy supply risks and geopolitical tensions as key factors influencing the shift in asset allocation. This move highlights growing caution in markets amid global uncertainty.

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GlobalFoundries Stock Jumps on $375 Million Quantum Deal as U.S. Takes Stake in GFS

GlobalFoundries Stock Jumps on $375 Million Quantum Deal as U.S. Takes Stake in GFS

22 May 2026
NEW YORK, May 22, 2026, 06:04 (EDT) GlobalFoundries Inc. heads into Friday’s U.S. session with its stock back in the center of the quantum trade, after GFS closed Thursday at $81.35, up about 15%, on news that the Commerce Department plans a $375 million award and a roughly 1% government stake in the contract chipmaker. The shares traded 11.0 million times, more than triple Wednesday’s volume, company price data showed. (GlobalFoundries Inc.) The timing matters. Washington is putting fresh money into quantum computing, a still-early technology that aims to solve some problems far faster than conventional computers, while also trying
Stocks Trade as Usual Today, Bonds Close Early Ahead of Memorial Day

Stocks Trade as Usual Today, Bonds Close Early Ahead of Memorial Day

22 May 2026
U.S. stock exchanges will hold a normal session Friday, while the bond market is set to close early ahead of Memorial Day. Stock index futures rose early, with Dow e-minis up 0.3% and the 10-year Treasury yield down to 4.56%. Both markets will be closed Monday for the holiday. Thursday’s close left the S&P 500 up 0.2% at 7,445.72.
T. Rowe Price Now in Focus as PNC Trims Stake

T. Rowe Price Now in Focus as PNC Trims Stake

22 May 2026
PNC Financial Services cut its T. Rowe Price Group stake by 4.3% in Q4, selling 22,521 shares, according to a 13F filing. T. Rowe reversed its overweight in Australian equities and increased U.S. exposure amid inflation concerns. April assets under management rose to $1.825 trillion, but net outflows totaled $10.6 billion. First-quarter earnings per share reached $2.52, beating estimates.
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