Capital One will acquire fintech firm Brex for $5.15 billion, expanding its footprint in corporate spend management and startup banking as competition intensifies across the digital finance sector.
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Interactive Brokers has added USDC funding for client accounts, expanding its crypto on-ramp options. The broker will roll out support for Ripple’s XRP and PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin deposits next week.
PNC Bank’s CEO said stablecoins must clearly choose between operating as payment tools or money market funds, warning that regulatory frameworks and risk standards will diverge sharply based on which path they take.
As crypto wallets add payments, yield and on‑ramps, they’re evolving from simple asset vaults into full financial hubs, positioning themselves to directly challenge neobanks for everyday users.
Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain has raised $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, underscoring surging institutional demand for regulated digital dollar payments and cross-border settlement tools.
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JPMorgan has cut ties with Strike CEO Jack Mallers, leaving the Bitcoin payments firm scrambling for banking partners as the bank faces regulatory and reputational pressures tied to crypto exposure.
JPMorgan and Strike CEO Jack Mallers have gone silent after allegations of ‘debanking’ surfaced, leaving regulators, customers and crypto advocates seeking answers as scrutiny intensifies.