Open Banking & API Finance

Beyond the Standard API: How Open Banking, AI, and Smart Data Are Reshaping the Financial Landscape

by Evan Lee Salim
written by Evan Lee Salim
The financial services sector stands at a critical juncture as the foundational achievements of open banking pave the way for a more integrated, data-driven economic ecosystem. What began as a regulatory mandate designed to foster competition and give consumers greater control over their financial data has evolved into a sprawling technological movement....
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ESG & Sustainable Finance

ISO, UNDP Launch New Standard to Embed SDGs into Corporate Strategy

by Raul Delapena Setiawan
written by Raul Delapena Setiawan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially unveiled ISO/UNDP 53001, a landmark management system standard designed to bridge the gap between high-level global sustainability ambitions and granular corporate execution. By providing a rigorous, auditable framework, the new standard seeks to formalize how private and public sector organizations integrate the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their core governance, strategic planning, and day-to-day operations....
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ESG & Sustainable Finance

From Corner Store to Worker-Owned Cooperative: Tropical Foods Enters a New Era in Boston’s Roxbury

by Ammar Sabilarrohman
written by Ammar Sabilarrohman
In a landmark shift for urban retail and community wealth-building, approximately 100 workers have officially become the sole owners of Tropical Foods, a staple grocery retailer deeply embedded in Boston’s historic Roxbury neighborhood. For three generations, the 27,000-square-foot supermarket had been owned and operated by the same family, evolving from a modest neighborhood bodega into a sprawling culinary and cultural anchor for the Greater Boston metropolitan area....
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ESG & Sustainable Finance

How Community Bonds are Reshaping Local Economies and Financing Grassroots Ventures Across Canada

by Nana
written by Nana
For generations, small-scale agricultural producers, local food enterprises, and grassroots community initiatives have faced a formidable barrier when seeking financial support: the traditional banking sector. Major financial institutions, bound by strict risk-assessment models and rigid collateral requirements, have historically overlooked these enterprises....
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Fintech Innovations

Mark Wahlberg Brings His Hollywood Entrepreneurship and Venture Investing Playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

by Reynand Wu
written by Reynand Wu
Mark Wahlberg’s career in the entertainment industry spans nearly three decades, transitioning from a breakout performance in 1997’s Boogie Nights to earning two Academy Award nominations, a Golden Globe nod for The Fighter, and multiple Emmy nominations as a producer for acclaimed television projects such as HBO’s Entourage. However, his multifaceted presence in Hollywood represents only a fraction of his overarching professional trajectory....
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Fintech Innovations

Federal Reserve Expands FedNow Real-Time Payment Scheme to Support Cross-Border Transactions

by Asro
written by Asro
The United States Federal Reserve has announced a significant strategic evolution of its FedNow instant payment infrastructure, introducing dedicated support for cross-border transactions designed to help financial institutions meet the increasingly global demands of their corporate and consumer clientele. This major development marks a pivotal transition for the real-time payment network, moving its primary focus from domestic-only instant transfers toward integrated international financial capabilities....
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Blockchain Technology

MoonPay Expands Into Tokenized Assets With Acquisition of Broker-Dealer and ATS Operator North Capital

by Jia Lissa
written by Jia Lissa
Crypto payments infrastructure provider MoonPay has reached a definitive agreement to acquire North Capital in an all-stock transaction reportedly valued at upwards of $60 million, pending standard regulatory approvals. This strategic maneuver marks a significant evolution for MoonPay, transitioning its core business model from traditional cryptocurrency payments and fiat-to-crypto on-ramps into the heavily regulated realm of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and digital securities....
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Blockchain Technology

Bitget Resumes Phased Withdrawals After $388 Million Security Breach and Third-Party Exploit

by Sagoh
written by Sagoh
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has officially initiated a phased resumption of customer withdrawal services following a catastrophic security incident on September 24 that resulted in the unauthorized drainage of approximately $388 million from its digital vaults. The platform successfully reopened Bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals on the Bitcoin network at 08:00 UTC on September 28, adhering strictly to the timeline previously promised by exchange executives....
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Blockchain Technology

BSV Infrastructure Evolution and the Maturation of Digital Asset Custody Markets

by Jia Lissa
written by Jia Lissa
The Bitcoin SV (BSV) ecosystem has historically distinguished itself through an uncompromising focus on high-throughput utility, micropayments, and data-on-chain architectures. For years, the prevailing cultural ethos within the BSV community emphasized the "spend-and-build" philosophy over the traditional crypto-asset "buy-and-hold" strategy....
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Blockchain Technology

The Silent Patch Paradox: How Cloud Giants and Critical AI Flaws Challenge Enterprise Trust

by Jia Lissa
written by Jia Lissa
In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise artificial intelligence, cloud-based infrastructure has become the backbone of modern corporate operations. However, this shift toward centralized, highly scalable AI ecosystems has introduced complex security paradigms that challenge traditional models of risk management and compliance....
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