Trump order targets defense supply chains tied to adversary nations
The executive order directs tighter mapping of defense supply chains and limits waivers for sensitive materials sourced from non-a...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoFintech Correspondent
Rafael Ortiz
Rafael covers payments, banking infrastructure, and the software eating financial services. Former product lead at a payments processor.
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London Stock Exchange plans LSE 24 venue for extended trading
LSE 24 is planned as a separate near-24/5 venue, with client testing by end-2026 and exchange-traded products targeted for H1 2027...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months ago
Middle-market firms face bank funding gap, i2c executive says
Dan Hanks of i2c told PYMNTS that banks’ internal structures and older systems can leave growing companies short of suitable credi...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months ago
Stablecoins lack distinct identity for many credit union members
A PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera report says younger consumers show interest in digital currencies, while many members still blur...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoDelhi NCR fintech funding slows as investors extend due diligence
Easemoney CEO Nanne Parmar says Indian venture investors are writing fewer checks while putting more weight on corporate registrat...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoFCA open finance framework puts AI agents at centre of UK fintech shift
A Finextra opinion by Easemoney’s Nanne Parmar says UK smart data rules are steering fintech capital toward compliant AI infrastru...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months ago
Nium CEO sees stablecoins as a tool for trapped corporate cash
Prajit Nanu told PYMNTS that stablecoins may be most useful as treasury infrastructure for multinationals managing liquidity acros...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoBank of Ireland names Prag Sharma as first chief AI officer
The Irish lender hired Citi veteran Prag Sharma to lead AI strategy as it expands use of the technology in fraud detection, custom...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoHuskHoard architect argues metadata can cut compliance storage costs
Joichiro Mitaka says firms can reduce archive bills by separating searchable indexes from long-term bulk data held in cold storage...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoLemFi to use BVNK stablecoin infrastructure for cross-border settlement
The remittance platform says BVNK will route back-end settlement over regulated stablecoin rails while customers continue to send...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoTPBank taps TerraPay for real-time overseas payments
The Vietnamese bank will use TerraPay’s network to support outbound cross-border payments to bank accounts and wallets in more tha...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months ago
Inflation drives US spending gains as strained households cut extras
PYMNTS says prices accounted for most April spending growth, while financially pressured consumers reduced discretionary services...
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months ago