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Fintech 14 December 2025 - 19 December 2025

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies shares closed up 4.04% at $26.29 Thursday after announcing SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. The company claims it is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain. Trading volume reached 44.3 million shares. After-hours trading was flat, with shares at $26.30 as of 7:34 p.m. ET.
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., marking the first time a national bank has issued a stablecoin on a public blockchain. SOFI shares rose 4.8% to $26.50 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and aims to serve banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms with 24/7 settlement.
18 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit announced a multi-year partnership with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin payments into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. INTU shares rose Thursday following the news. The company also launched a new tax-season campaign. Analyst consensus on the stock remains positive, with most ratings at Buy or Strong Buy.
18 December 2025
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Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

SoFi, Affirm, and Upstart surged midday Thursday, with Upstart up about 8.1% and Affirm up 7.1%, as fintech stocks outpaced the broader market after a cooler U.S. inflation report. The Global X FinTech ETF rose 2%, while PayPal fell 1.1% after a downgrade. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in November, up 2.7% year over year. Coinbase and Robinhood also gained, while Visa and Mastercard were little changed.
18 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News Today: Secure AI Agent Payments, USDC Settlement Expansion, and Analyst Upgrades Put 2026 in Focus

Visa announced on Dec. 18 that hundreds of secure, AI agent-initiated transactions have been completed with partners, marking a milestone for its Intelligent Commerce program. Shares traded near $347 midday as investors assessed the update and ongoing regulatory concerns. Visa said 47% of U.S. shoppers now use AI tools for shopping tasks and predicts millions will use AI agents for purchases by late 2026.
18 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Jumps on Prediction Markets Expansion, Coinbase Competition, and Fresh Analyst Forecasts — What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Robinhood shares rose 5.45% to $122.11 by 10:30 a.m. ET Thursday after the company expanded its sports-focused event contracts, including new “combo” offerings. The move comes as Coinbase enters the stock and event contract space, intensifying competition. Trading volume reached about 9.16 million shares. Analysts continue to adjust expectations following Robinhood’s breakout year.
18 December 2025
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SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Recent $1.5B Share Sale, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

SoFi Stock (SOFI) News Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Recent $1.5B Share Sale, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts

SoFi Technologies launched a U.S.-dollar stablecoin, SoFiUSD, issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., aiming to provide settlement infrastructure for banks and fintechs. Shares traded at $25.27 on Dec. 18, 2025, with a market cap near $31.85 billion. SoFiUSD is fully reserved by cash and initially targets commercial partners, with consumer access expected later.
18 December 2025
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PayPal Stock (PYPL) Slides After Morgan Stanley Downgrade: PayPal Bank Charter Bid, “Agentic Commerce” Debate, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

PayPal Stock (PYPL) Slides After Morgan Stanley Downgrade: PayPal Bank Charter Bid, “Agentic Commerce” Debate, and 2026 Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

PayPal shares fell about 2% Thursday to near $60 after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to Underweight and cut its price target to $51, citing execution challenges and structural pressures. The downgrade follows concerns over PayPal’s slow checkout modernization, risks from AI-driven commerce, weak Venmo monetization, and possible earnings pressure. PayPal is also pursuing a proposed bank and expanding into AI and crypto partnerships.
18 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS shares traded near record highs at S$55 on Dec. 18, 2025, after hitting S$56 earlier in the week. Market capitalization stood at about S$156.75 billion. Crypto.com announced it had expanded SGD and USD payment rails with DBS, allowing users to deposit and withdraw funds via DBS banking. Investors remain focused on DBS’s role in cross-border finance and shareholder returns.
18 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle shares fell 2.43% to $80.98 Wednesday after Visa launched USDC settlement for U.S. banks and Circle announced a cross-border payments partnership in Asia. Trading was heavy, with 7.7 million shares changing hands as the stock swung between $79.89 and $85.66. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first U.S. institutions settling with Visa using USDC.
17 December 2025
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Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): USDC Stablecoin Settlement, AI Commerce Partnership, and Analyst Forecasts for V

Visa announced USDC settlement for U.S. partners, allowing banks to settle transactions in stablecoins over the Solana blockchain. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are first to join. Visa also revealed a partnership with Akamai to secure AI-driven shopping agents. Visa shares traded near $345.80 Wednesday.
17 December 2025
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Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

The global ethical label market is projected to reach $1.08 trillion in 2025, with demand driven by regulatory pressure and consumer expectations for verified claims, according to GlobeNewswire. Meanwhile, B2BINPAY has expanded its white-label crypto payments platform for banks and payment providers, as stablecoin on-chain volume tops $4 trillion year-to-date, PR Newswire and TRM Labs report.
17 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group Stock (CRCL) Surges on Visa’s USDC Settlement Launch: Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 16, 2025)

Circle Internet Group Stock (CRCL) Surges on Visa’s USDC Settlement Launch: Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 16, 2025)

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) rebounded 3%–4% in early trading Dec. 16 after Visa announced it will settle payments in USDC through U.S. banks using the Solana blockchain. The move followed a 9.6% drop in CRCL shares the previous day. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are initial banking partners. Visa said its stablecoin settlement volume reached a $3.5 billion annualized run rate as of Nov. 30.
16 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Interop Labs Deal and OCC Charter News Reset the Narrative

Circle Internet Group Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Interop Labs Deal and OCC Charter News Reset the Narrative

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) shares fell about 9% Monday, trading near $76 after opening above $83, with intraday lows around $75. The drop followed news of Circle’s agreement to acquire Interop Labs and last week’s OCC conditional approval for a national trust charter. Trading volume reached double-digit millions of shares by mid-afternoon. The stock’s 52-week range spans from $64 to $299.
15 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, $1.5B Share Sale Fallout, Smart Card Launch, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, $1.5B Share Sale Fallout, Smart Card Launch, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi shares fell about 3% to $26.46 on December 15, 2025, after a $1.5 billion stock offering added dilution concerns. The company’s new Smart Card, offering 5% cash back at grocery stores and up to 4.30% APY on savings, drew renewed attention. ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood trimmed her SoFi holdings last week, signaling profit-taking after a strong rally.
15 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi Technologies closed a $1.5 billion equity offering on December 8, selling shares at $27.50 each. As of December 15, SOFI stock traded near $27, roughly mid-range for the year. The raise follows a period of new product launches and analyst target changes. Investors are weighing dilution concerns against SoFi’s stated plans to use proceeds for capital strength and growth.
15 December 2025
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Stripe Company Valuation in 2025: The Latest $106.7B Mark, Fresh Secondary Signals, and What December’s AI + Stablecoin Push Could Mean (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Stripe Company Valuation in 2025: The Latest $106.7B Mark, Fresh Secondary Signals, and What December’s AI + Stablecoin Push Could Mean (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Stripe’s last company-led tender offer in February 2025 valued the firm at $91.5 billion. A widely reported 409A valuation in September 2025 put Stripe at $106.7 billion. On December 14, 2025, secondary-market platforms showed Stripe shares trading between $36.29 and $42.22. Stripe reported $1.4 trillion in 2024 payment volume and was profitable that year.
14 December 2025
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Ramp Company Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): The $32 Billion Benchmark, Fresh Private-Market Signals, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Ramp Company Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): The $32 Billion Benchmark, Fresh Private-Market Signals, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Ramp’s latest disclosed valuation remains $32 billion, set in a $300 million primary funding round and employee tender offer announced November 17, 2025. Private-market platforms Forge and Notice, updated December 14, show Ramp shares trading near $92, with implied valuations close to the recent round. Ramp is not publicly traded. Data providers note these are derived estimates, not public market prices.
14 December 2025
Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% this week, signaling a pause and dividing policymakers. Payments and fintech stocks face uncertainty as delayed jobs and inflation data, postponed by a 43-day government shutdown, are set for release next week. Bank of America upgraded Visa to Buy, citing stablecoins as an opportunity rather than a threat.
14 December 2025
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  • InterContinental Hotels Group to Cancel 76,481 Shares Bought in Buyback
    March 20, 2026, 5:40 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) purchased 76,481 ordinary shares on March 19, 2026, through Goldman Sachs International as part of its Annual General Meeting-authorized share buyback program. The shares were acquired on the London Stock Exchange, with prices ranging from $127.05 to $131.35, averaging $129.73 per share. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total shares outstanding to 150,524,341, excluding 5,431,782 shares held in treasury. This move follows instructions issued on February 17, 2026, reinforcing IHG's commitment to returning value to shareholders through share consolidation.
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