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Global stocks moved higher on September 21 as strong demand for artificial intelligence technology supported technology shares while falling oil prices eased some concerns about inflation. The MSCI All World index gained around 0.4 percent, while European shares rose about 1.2 percent. US stock futures also pointed to a stronger opening. The move comes after…

ECB Moves Blockchain Finance Into a New Phase The European Central Bank has launched Pontes, a new platform designed to connect blockchain based financial markets with the Eurosystem’s payment infrastructure. The initiative allows wholesale transactions involving tokenised assets to be settled using central bank money. The launch marks an important step in Europe’s plans for…

Financial services are changing quickly as technology moves deeper into banking, payments and investment. Digital banks, fintech platforms and crypto services are expanding their reach while traditional financial institutions invest heavily in digital infrastructure. The shift is visible across both developed and emerging markets. According to the Bank for International Settlements, retail payments have digitalised…

Bitcoin has entered a new phase after a strong recovery during late summer. The cryptocurrency climbed above 70,000 dollars after trading near 60,000 dollars in late August. However, the recent recovery is now facing two major forces. Federal Reserve policy remains restrictive, while uncertainty around US crypto regulation has increased. As a result, investors are…

Global markets are adjusting to two major developments this week. Oil prices have started to fall, while the US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. Together, these changes are shaping investor expectations around inflation, economic growth and borrowing costs. On September 16, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest…

Global markets are adjusting to a major shift in United States monetary policy after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on September 16, 2026. The federal funds target range now stands at 3.75 percent to 4 percent. The decision was the first Fed rate increase in more than three…

Revolut is moving deeper into traditional banking as it expands its regulatory footprint across major financial markets. The fintech has secured or progressed several banking approvals during 2026, strengthening its ambition to build a truly global banking business. The latest developments include a banking license in Colombia, conditional approval for a US national bank charter…

Bitcoin showed resilience after the United States Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on September 16, 2026. The new federal funds target range is 3.75% to 4%. The decision marked the Fed’s first rate increase in more than three years. Despite the tighter monetary policy, Bitcoin moved higher in early…