Stable, a layer 1 blockchain network, has integrated PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin issued by PayPal, to enhance commerce and financial transactions on its Stablechain network. It will offer permissionless use of PYUSD on the Stable blockchain, expanding PYUSD distribution, utility, and liquidity. The integration of PYUSD into Stablechain leverages LayerZero's technology to offer a seamless cross-chain experience. It is said to provide “ultra-fast” processing speeds and reduced fees for near-instant tr ...

Good morning, everyone, it’s finance editor Jeff John Roberts pinch-hitting for Allie. In my day job, I talk to a lot of folks in the fintech and crypto space who are actively disrupting the legacy financial stack. So when MoneyGram reached out to tell me how they are staying competitive in this fast-evolving market, I was skeptical, to say the least. But after speaking with new CEO Anthony Soohoo—who cut his teeth at Apple and led digital transformation initiatives at Walmart and CBS—I came away with a di ...

Fnality, a fintech firm building tokenized versions of major currencies collateralized by cash held at central banks, has raised $136 million in a Series C round to expand its blockchain-based wholesale payment systems, the London-based firm said Tuesday. The investment was led by WisdomTree, Bank of America, Citi, KBC Group, Temasek and Tradeweb, with existing backers including Goldman Sachs, UBS and Barclays also participating. Fnality raised $95 million in 2023, a round led by Goldman and BNP Paribas. ...

Layer 1 blockchain network Stable said Monday (Sept. 22) that PayPal Ventures invested in its latest funding round and that Stable will enable users to utilize PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), on its blockchain.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access t ...

Management to Host Earnings Call on September 23, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET BOSTON, MA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended July 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report that we began our fiscal year 2026 with revenue growth of more than 30% for the first quarter. In fiscal year 2025, we shifted our strategy to focus on building a stronger a ...

Bakkt Holdings (BKKT) shares rallied more than 45% on Monday as the Alpharetta-headquartered firm named a fintech veteran, Mike Alfred, to its board of directors. Alfred has successfully founded and scaled multiple fintech ventures, including BrightScope and Digital Assets Data, both of which achieved successful exits through acquisitions. More News from Barchart Including today’s explosive move to the upside, Bakkt stock is up over 90% versus its August low. www.barchart.com Why Did Bakkt Stock Soar ...

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Affirm Holdings AFRM.And retail traders should know.We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AFRM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 1 ...

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has a track record of spotting big opportunities before the crowd. He was an early investor of Google, X, Airbnb and Uber — companies that went on to redefine entire industries. He’s now turning his attention to artificial intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on AI-powered robotics. For You: If Bezos’ Wealth Was Evenly Distributed Across the US, How Much Would We Get? Try This: 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses In 2024 alone, Bezos inves ...

Bakkt Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKKT) shares rose after the company announced the appointment of fintech entrepreneur Mike Alfred to its board of directors as it looks to strengthen governance and position itself for growth in digital assets and financial technology. Chief Executive Officer Akshay Naheta said Alfred’s experience and credibility in the fintech and digital asset sectors would be key to advancing Bakkt’s strategy. He called Alfred’s addition a major step toward building next-generation financial in ...