Kraken is preparing to bring tokenized SpaceX shares to crypto traders through its xStocks platform, allowing eligible users in more than 110 countries to trade around the clock. The move could challenge how traditional Wall Street markets operate while raising questions about regulation, ownership rights, and the future of tokenized equities.
Klarna has launched a Shopping Search app for ChatGPT that lets users browse products, compare prices, and shop from merchants without leaving the AI chatbot.
FICO’s new UltraFICO Score goes beyond traditional credit reports by analyzing consumer bank account activity through Plaid. The system could help some borrowers, but it also raises serious privacy questions.
Blockchain.com wants users borrowing against Bitcoin again, but the return of crypto-backed lending may remind many people of the industry’s last major meltdown.
FIS is working with Anthropic to bring agentic AI into banking, starting with financial crime investigations that could shrink from days to minutes while keeping humans in control.
Visa is adding more blockchains to its stablecoin network, though real world adoption still feels limited for most users.
Aven is offering a Bitcoin-backed Visa card with up to $1 million in credit, but borrowing against crypto may not be as safe as it sounds.
Same Day ACH is getting a huge upgrade. Nacha has approved a $10 million per payment limit, set to take effect in 2027. While it may not sound exciting at first, this change could reshape how businesses move money, making ACH a more realistic alternative to costly wire transfers.
Experian has launched an AI powered assistant designed to analyze spending habits and offer financial guidance. But do consumers really want advice from a credit bureau?
Teachers Federal Credit Union is taking its internally built AI underwriting platform national through Precision CUSO. The move aims to bring automated credit decisioning, compliance controls, and scalable lending technology to credit unions across the country.
Experian has launched its Insurance Marketplace inside ChatGPT, allowing drivers to compare auto insurance rates from more than 37 carriers through a conversational interface. The move signals a broader shift as financial services begin embedding directly into AI chat platforms.
PayPal is now offering free federal and state tax filing for PayPal Debit Card customers through april, cutting out one of the most frustrating and expensive parts of tax season.