November 2025 – Page 9

Meta Profits Handsomely from Deceptive Ad Sales

Meta has estimated that up to 10% of its 2024 revenue could derive from advertisements related to fraudulent goods, according to internal documents obtained by...

Paystand Acquires Bitwage, a Stablecoin Network

Blockchain-enabled B2B payments company Paystand has acquired the cross-border stablecoin payments network Bitwage. The acquisition positions Paystand to enhance its capabilities in enterprise-grade stablecoin settlement...

Visa and Mastercard Reach Settlement on Interchange Fees and Merchant Choice

Visa and Mastercard are seeking to resolve a long-standing dispute with U.S. retailers regarding interchange fees by pledging to reduce charges and granting merchants more...

Square Introduces Bitcoin Payments Across Four Million Merchants

Over four million Square merchants can now accept bitcoin payments at the point-of-sale, representing a significant advancement in the mainstream use of cryptocurrency. First previewed...

Standard Chartered to Back DCS Stablecoin Card

Standard Chartered has partnered with DCS as the main banking partner for DeCard, a next-generation credit card that facilitates seamless stablecoin spending in everyday transactions....

Revolut Introduces Zero-Fee Conversions from Fiat to Stablecoins

Revolut is entering the stablecoin market by offering 1:1 fiat conversion on US dollar stablecoin trades at no cost. For every US dollar, users can...

Charles Schwab Acquires Private Markets Platform Forge for $660 Million

Charles Schwab has made headlines with its recent acquisition of investment platform Forge Global for $660 million, reflecting a heightened interest in private investment markets....

ClearBank Founder Makes a Comeback with Sporta

Andrew Smith, founder of ClearBank and former CTO, has launched his new venture, Sporta, which is currently seeking funding through Crowdcube, valuing the startup at...

Bank of England Initiates Consultation on Stablecoin Regulation

The Bank of England has released a consultation paper outlining its proposed regulatory framework for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins, which includes limits on holdings for both...

EIB Enhances Digital Tool for Green Finance

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has expanded the reach of its online tool, Green Checker, aimed at identifying projects eligible for green financing. This free...