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SoFi just became the first US bank to embed its own stablecoin directly into a retail banking app. Here's what that shift means for your money.
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The US Treasury launched a children's investment app called Trump Accounts, while Cash App rolled out stablecoin payments for 59 million users. Here's what both moves mean for everyday finances.
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Americans spent more in April 2026 even as disposable income dipped — a sign that household savings may be shrinking. Here's what it means for your budget.
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Robinhood now lets AI agents trade stocks and make credit card payments on your behalf. CommBank is testing a similar AI companion. Autonomous finance is going mainstream.
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JPMorgan's Chase has opened a digital bank in Germany, shaking up retail banking competition. Meanwhile, the EU is already questioning whether its landmark MiCA crypto rules need an overhaul.
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A busy week in financial regulation: the UK tables a landmark post-Brexit banking bill, Starling Bank feels the pinch of lower rates, and the US Fed floats a new payment account framework.
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Eurozone inflation surged to 3.0% in April 2026, well above the ECB's target. Here's what the latest data means for savings, mortgages and everyday spending.
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Kevin Warsh is now leading the Federal Reserve, EU fuel prices surged nearly 21% year-on-year, and a fintech firm was fined for misleading customers about deposit insurance. Here's what it all means for your wallet.
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TSB warns that impersonation scam cases in Q1 2026 already exceed the whole of 2025, with financial losses doubling. Here's what changed and how it affects you.
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OpenAI has begun rolling out a personal finance feature inside ChatGPT, letting users connect bank accounts through Plaid and ask questions about their spending.
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A new ECB analysis shows how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising energy prices hit household budgets differently depending on income — here's what that means for you.
Read moreUS consumer prices rose faster than expected in April 2026, with shelter and gasoline leading the surge. Here's what the numbers mean for your wallet.
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