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The Verge
Today, I’m talking with Alex Lintner, who is the CEO of technology and software solutions at Experian, the credit reporting company. Experian is one of those multinationals that’s so big and convoluted that it has multiple CEOs all over the world, so Alex and… more…
If you are wondering whether Pinnacle Financial Partners' current share price really lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. The stock last... more…
Al Jazeera English
Iran's supreme leader accuses the US of aiming to seize his country's oil and natural gas resources. more…
Al Jazeera English
A year since the M23's lightning offensive led to the fall of North Kivu's capital, residents struggle to make a living. more…
Al Jazeera English
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces. more…
Forbes
United Airlines says it will operate 750 daily departures at Chicago O'Hare this summer, the largest ORD operation ever. more…
Forbes
Sino-American competition in infrastructure and energy is nothing new. However, recent strategic pivots by both America and China are complicating the narrative. more…
CoinDesk
The delay of market structure legislation highlights a growing threat to domestic lenders as digital dollars begin to cannibalize traditional bank deposits. more…
JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America said they will match the US government’s $1,000 contribution to so-called Trump accounts for thousands of their US... more…
BeInCrypto
OJK reports 72% of Indonesian crypto exchanges are unprofitable as traders turn to overseas platforms for lower costs and faster transactions. more…
RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB) reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $10.2 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, matching the prior quarter and more than... more…
With the Federal Reserve widely expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday afternoon, all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference and... more…
Yahoo Entertainment
A complicated U.S. economy. Stubborn inflation and a jobless boom. Unprecedented conflict with the president. Personnel changes, and a new Fed chair. Federal... more…
BBC News
Warnings for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds have been issued across Northern Ireland. more…
CBS News
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments are the most direct threat he's made so far amid escalating tensions with the U.S. more…
Unlike many Western economies, Chinese households stash away more than 40 per cent of their income. But the pressure to boost local consumption is mounting for Beijing. more…
Securityaffairs.com
Multiple threat actors exploited a now-patched critical WinRAR flaw to gain initial access and deliver various malicious payloads. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) revealed that multiple threat actors, including APTs and financially motivated groups, a… more…
Thenation.com
Erica Etelson, Anthony Flaccavento America’s farmers are fuming over Trump’s tariffs. Democrats need to channel their anger. The post The Farmland Revolt appeared first on The Nation. more…
Finovate.com
Core banking platform and payments player Fiserv is bringing buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to its debit cards. The Wisconsin-based company is collaborating with Affirm to bring pay-over-time capabilities to its debit card programs, empowering Fiserv … more…
Naturalnews.com
Trump said Putin agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week after Trump appealed for restraint due to extreme cold. Russian missile and drone strikes have badly damaged Ukraine’s power grid, leaving millions without reliable electr… more…
Naturalnews.com
Introduction: The Perfect Storm Brewing Across America, a perfect storm of economic collapse, engineered food shortages, and government overreach is building toward an inevitable explosion of social unrest. The term ‘food riot’ evokes images of distant, faili… more…
Naturalnews.com
Introduction: The Silver Market Seizure – Opportunity Amidst the Chaos The physical silver market is experiencing a historic infrastructure meltdown as prices shatter all records, recently piercing the $100 per ounce barrier for the first time in history. Thi… more…
Naturalnews.com
The Unraveling: A World of Shattering Norms The year is 2026, and the once unassailable pillars of American global power are crumbling in plain sight. The U.S. dollar, the lifeblood of the global financial system, is hemorrhaging value at a pace not seen in o… more…
Reason
From an Institute for Free Speech symposium on the 50th anniversary of Buckley, which I've been cross-posting; this is by Prof.… more…
Sputnikglobe.com
“What we are actually witnessing right now is the cumulative consequence of long-running structural trends that are now converging,” monetary historian Claudio Grass told Sputnik, commenting on the surge in precious metals prices and the massive drop in the v… more…
DW (English)
One year after M23 rebels captured Goma, residents of the city in the Democratic Republic of Congo are looking for ways to cope with the trauma. more…
Cointelegraph
Stablecoins could drain deposits, putting regional banks at risk of $500 billion in losses by 2028, Standard Chartered warned. more…
Cointelegraph
Ripple has signed an agreement with Riyad Bank’s innovation arm to explore blockchain-based payments, custody and tokenization as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. more…
Shtfplan.com
The physical silver market is experiencing a historic infrastructure meltdown as prices shatter all records, recently piercing the $100 per ounce barrier for the first time in history. This parabolic move—a tripling in value since early 2025—has triggered a m… more…
CBC News
Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Middle East, further escalating tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on… more…
RTE
Storm Chandra was another "weather bomb". That's the tabloid term for a storm that has undergone a process known as explosive cyclogenesis just before it hits, writes Environment Correspondent George Lee. more…
BeInCrypto
What is the biggest crypto news today? Standard Chartered warns up to $500 billion in US bank deposits could shift to stablecoins by 2028. more…
Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) reported higher earnings for the second quarter of 2025, alongside year-over-year growth in both deposits and loans, and... more…
A personal line of credit lets you borrow as needed, but variable rates and easy access can cause debt to pile up fast if you’re not careful. more…
The Conversation Africa
A new study highlights why airshed-aware systems thinking is crucial to break India’s air-quality governance deadlock. more…
Balloon-juice.com
(Current status) Today is the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Eighty-one years ago today, over 7,000 prisoners of the German Nazi camp #Auschwitz, including some 700 children, were liberated by the soldiers of the Soviet Army. 1,689 days of m… more…
Foreign Policy
Interfering in Latin American affairs is Washington’s bread and butter. more…
Boston Herald
We're digging out from the weekend's snow and making our way through a Boston winter. Hunkering down may be the order of the day, but when we do venture out, it should be worth our while. How about dinner in front of a fireplace? more…
Boston Herald
The rate-setting committee remains split between those opposed to further cuts until inflation comes down, and those who want to lower rates to further support hiring. more…
NPR
Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic. more…
PhoneArena
Our reader poll breaks down who’s excited and who’s not impressed. more…
Fortune
Michael Gapen, chief economist at Morgan Stanley, said Powell kept the door open for more cuts, “when they get enough evidence inflation is decelerating.” more…
Hospitality Net
Although mixed signals abound, the U.S. economy at the end of 2025 continues to show surprising resilience, defying some expectations of a slowdown. GDP growth is strong (roughly 4.3% in Q3) driven by consumer and government spending, however with a cooling a… more…
A quick drive southeast of the embattled Ukrainian city of Kupyansk, on the opposite banks of the Oskil River, is the smaller, similarly named town of Kupyansk-Vuzloviy. more…
Iraq's parliament has postponed a scheduled vote to elect the next president, as the two main Kurdish parties failed to agree on a nominee, highlighting broader political tensions ahead of the formation of a new government. more…
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The Irish Times
Tom O’Brien says AI will change how future partners in the accounting sector will be trained more…
The Punch
Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference 2026 aims to shape global trade, drive policy dialogue, and connect African economies with international markets. Read More: https://punchng.com/access-bank-targets-trade-reset-with-atc-2026/ more…
The Punch
Standard Bank finalizes a $250m Aradel Energy financing facility to support strategic growth, acquire a stake in ND Western, and boost production. Read More: https://punchng.com/standard-bank-closes-250m-aradel-energy-financing/ more…
The Punch
NPA MD Dantsoho discusses why port modernisation is vital for Nigeria’s economic expansion, addressing outdated infrastructure and the push for new deep-se Read More: https://punchng.com/port-modernisation-key-to-economic-expansion-npa-boss-dantsoho/ more…
Observer
A new ArtTactic report shows improving global sentiment, deepening selectivity and a decisive shift towards historically validated names. more…
Bitcoinist
Stablecoins could pose a significant challenge to the US banking system over the next several years, with as much as $500 billion in deposits potentially moving out of traditional banks by the end of 2028, according to a new analysis from Standard Chartered. … more…
Thegatewaypundit.com
Note: The information provided here or in any related communications is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The post Free Book ‘The Bible and Gold’ Will Change How You Think About Money appeared first on The Gatew… more…
Iasbaba.com
Archives (PRELIMS Focus) (MAINS Focus) The post DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 30th January 2026 appeared first on IASbaba. more…
New York Post
Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic. more…
BusinessLine
Cold storage has gained strong traction, supported by government initiatives that help reduce wastage and stabilise prices for farmers, says Pinakin Simaria, Head – Agribusiness Group, Kotak Mahindra Bank more…
BusinessLine
UOB has priced AUD2 billion in five-year senior unsecured notes, demonstrating strong investor demand and market engagement. more…
BusinessLine
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Updates: Markets closed the session on a weak note, ahead of the Budget presentation on Sunday. Metal and IT stocks dragged the markets lower, with Tata Steel the top loser, closing over 4 per cent lower. Foreign fund outflows and … more…
The Times of India
Indian markets showed a muted reaction to the India-EU trade deal as investors await clarity on benefits and timelines. Capitalmind CEO Deepak Shenoy says equities remain selectively attractive, with stock-specific opportunities emerging amid valuation pressu… more…
The Times of India
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady after recent cuts, as economic growth remains stable and inflation, though easing, stays above target. Policymakers face a balancing act between employment and inflation. Political pressure from… more…
The Times of India
US small-cap stocks are currently outperforming larger companies. Wall Street strategists predict this trend will continue. This optimism stems from expectations of faster earnings growth for smaller firms. Falling interest rates and economic expansion are ke… more…
Union Budget Session 2026, Economic Survey 2026 highlights: Find here all the live updates of the Economic Survey 2025-26 which will be tabled in the Parliament on January 29, 2026. more…
ABC News
Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves more…
Livemint
The RBI has announced a total of 6 holidays for all public and private banks in India in February 2026, including the State Bank of India. This also includes weekends. Check if banks are also closed today, on 31 January. more…
Livemint
Bank holiday today: The RBI has announced a total of 16 holidays for all public and private banks across India in January 2026, including the State Bank of India (SBI). Check if this includes also today… more…
Livemint
Bank holidays in February 2026: The RBI has announced a total of eight holidays for all public and private banks across India in January 2026, including the State Bank of India. Check dates and weekend holidays here. more…
Livemint
Bank holidays next week: The new week is beginning tomorrow. This leads us to the question — What are the bank holidays next week, between 2 and 8 February 2026? more…
pymnts.com
The rise of stablecoins could pose a grave threat to America’s regional banks. That’s according to a new analysis from investment bank Standard Chartered, cited in a report Tuesday (Jan. 27) from CoinDesk. The chief risk for banks is the deterioration of net … more…
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Decrypt
Half a trillion dollars could flow from banks to stablecoins by 2028, threatening regional lenders' primary revenue source, analyst warns. more…
Growth is driven by rising demand from hospitals, blood banks, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies for reliable storage of temperature-sensitive biological materials, including blood, plasma, vaccines, and reagents. Key product segments, such … more…
Ambcrypto.com
Will crypto and banks reach a 'compromise' on the stablecoin yield? more…
The Daily Hodl
A former regional sales manager of a Pennsylvania-based bank has allegedly drained tens of thousands of dollars from a customer’s account. According to new court documents, Krista Murr – who was a regional manager of the Orrstown Bank in Harrisburg – allegedl… more…
pymnts.com
Payments and financial services company Fiserv has launched a partnership with pay-over-time provider Affirm. This collaboration is designed to bring buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to the debit card programs at Fiserv’s bank and credit union partners … more…
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orange Bank & Trust Company today announced a strategic investment in its Lending department serving the Mid-Hudson Valley, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to growth and strengthening its presence across D… more…
HuffPost
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke to a crowd at his compound in Tehran as Iran marked the start of a dayslong commemoration of the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution. more…
Financial Post
Donald Trump will nominate Kevin Warsh as U.S. Federal Reserve chair, backing a well-known policymaker to run the central bank. Read more. more…
pymnts.com
The White House’s crypto council plans to host a summit for executives from trade groups representing the banking and cryptocurrency industries in an effort to restart progress that was being made on crypto legislation, Reuters reported Wednesday (Jan. 28). T… more…
CryptoSlate
Fidelity announced the launch of a stablecoin on the Ethereum mainnet, positioning the token as a compliance-wrapped settlement dollar distributed through the firm's brokerage, custody, and wealth management channels. The move lands amid what looks like a sta… more…
The Times of India
The State Bank of India has opened registrations for 2,050 Circle Based Officer positions, with applications accepted online from January 29 to February 18, 2026. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for graduates to join one of India's lar… more…
Key market opportunities in the BNPL sector include expanding into regulated credit frameworks, non-retail services, and digital wallets. There is potential in card-linked and embedded alternatives, with banks, fintechs, and card networks innovating. Major ma… more…
Fiserv announces collaboration with Affirm to bring pay-over-time capabilities to debit card programs for financial institutions. ... more…
San Diego, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California BanCorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BCAL), the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A. (the “Bank”), announces that the Bank has hired two seasoned commercial bankers to strengthen its… more…
Key market opportunities in the Asia-Pacific BNPL sector include leveraging regulatory transformations to integrate BNPL into mainstream digital lending. Embedding BNPL in super-apps and wallets boosts user engagement, while expanding into offline, high-ticke… more…
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated financial markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced the fourth quarter 2025 performance and quarterly rebalancing of the OTCQX… more…
pymnts.com
Trust has always been central to payments, but it is changing as payments evolve. Traditionally, trust resided in the network brand stamped on a physical payment card, and consumers trusted these networks to resolve disputes and protect them from fraud. Today… more…
Key opportunities in China's BNPL market stem from super-app integration, expanding into services, and regulated finance structures. Growth in lower-tier cities, demand for digital credit access, and strategic partnerships will drive further adoption in diver… more…
The African BNPL market is driven by e-commerce growth, strong partnerships, and mobile money integration. Expanding into healthcare, education, and sustainable sectors provides robust opportunities. Regulatory oversight is rising, favoring well-capitalized p… more…
Opportunities in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) market for BFSI stem from AI integration for cognitive automation, enhancing front-office processes and fraud detection. Cloud-based RPA offers scalability and cost benefits, while low-code platforms empow… more…
Growth in the open banking market is being accelerated by rising demand for personalized payment services, data-driven banking experiences, and the increasing traction from embedded finance integrations across non-bank digital platforms. Growth in the open ba… more…
SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Julian Gooding joined the firm as Managing Director. SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial … more…
Approximately five million Canadian households rent their homes1; rental payments on credit reports could help millions showcase responsible payment behaviour, marking a major step forward in financial inclusion more…
Lisbon team grows by 40% to accelerate product development and customer support for European financial institutions Lisbon team grows by 40% to accelerate product development and customer support for European financial institutions more…
Key Benefits of Rental Reporting: For tenants: Recognizes monthly rental payments to support credit-building efforts.For housing providers: Supports... more…
Decube also completed the largest data governance related deal in the region in 2025 Decube provides the trusted data context that AI and analytics rely on SINGAPORE, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Decube, a data trust and context platform for enterprise AI, h… more…