U.S. bank Valley National buys Israeli fintech Bluevine for $340 million
The acquisition will give the bank a digital small business platform while accelerating its technology and AI strategy.

U.S. bank Valley National buys Israeli fintech Bluevine for $340 million
The acquisition will give the bank a digital small business platform while accelerating its technology and AI strategy.
🇪🇺 ING wants to be a buyer as Europe’s banking consolidation accelerates
ING CEO says the Dutch bank wants to be an acquirer rather than a takeover target as European bank deals increase.
🇪🇺 ING wants to be a buyer as Europe’s banking consolidation accelerates
ING CEO says the Dutch bank wants to be an acquirer rather than a takeover target as European bank deals increase.
Open Standard's #Stablecoin business begins to take shape
Open Standard, a stablecoin consortium with more than 140 partners, formalized its governance structure, founding partners and leadership.
Security company Gambit says an attacker used three open-source #AI agents to breach 27 companies and steal more than 600,000 credit card records. A scan cost about $25.
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#CyberSecurity #FinTech #FinServ #Banking #Payments #PayTech
आपने सैलरी आने का मैसेज देखा, UPI से पैसे भेजे, या चेक जमा किया, लेकिन ऐप खोलने पर बैलेंस वही पुराना। यह स्थिति किसी भी बैंक ग्राहक के लिए घबराहट भरी होती है। सबसे पहले एक राहत की बात...
Maybank To Enhance Its MAE App’s Built-In Malware Shielding Feature #apps #banking #mae #maybank
https://www.lowyat.net/2026/405648/maybank-mae-malware-shielding-update/
Payward joins the SoFi Exchange Network and lists SoFiUSD on Kraken, as a chartered bank and a major exchange connect their infrastructure.
🇯🇵 Japan 2-Year Yield Charges Toward 2% as BOJ Hike Bets Build
Japan's two-year government bond yield is closing in on 2%, the highest in decades, as traders price more Bank of Japan rate hikes.
The OCC granted conditional approval for Revolut Bank US with 5 million in capital. FDIC and Federal Reserve sign-offs remain before a 2027 launch.
💳 Visa Finds 56% of Americans Now Want Stablecoins With Bank-Style Safeguards
Visa's survey shows 56% of US consumers are interested in stablecoins when they carry bank-style protections, up sharply from prior readings.
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Old Glory Bank is 'severely undercapitalized,' FDIC says
The bank has struggled to turn a profit despite growth in deposits from $10 million in 2023 to over $245 million at the end of 2025.
Huntington unites marketing, digital in a push for growth
Former USAA executive Ameesh Vakharia has been tasked with aligning the regional bank’s brand experience with its digital product delivery.
Storm claimed ransomware against First Secure Bank Group, a U.S. community-focused financial services firm serving individuals, families, and businesses. #UnitedStates #Banking #Ransomware
Michigan credit union CEO is out after ‘Lake America’ blowback
The executive privately posted an AI-altered photo of family members wearing “Lake America” sweatshirts while headed to Canada for vacation. A public repost went viral.