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Kieran O'Connor
Business Journalist Kieran joined SBC in January 2024, after graduating from Emerson College, Boston in 2023 with a Masters degree in Journalism. Previously, Kieran has written for InBoston Magazine as well as several UK publications such as The Sunday World, Female First and The Warrington Guardian.
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USA and China flags on wooden table in office. International relations.
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AML
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PayPal faces US review over China mobile payments deal
September 24, 2025
HSBC
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Asia
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HSBC kicks off fresh strategy by expanding tokenised deposit service
September 23, 2025
Brazil flag waving on white background with clipping path. Cliping path is easily cutout the flag.
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Blockchain
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Crypto firms are beginning to take notice of Pix’s dominance 
September 22, 2025
WROCLAW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 26, 2023:Starling Bank logo, British bank, digital challenger bank or neobank, displayed on MacBook Pro screen.
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Marketing
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Starling uses Arsenal tie-up to promote smarter payments
September 19, 2025
Close-up of microphones in an empty meeting room at a press conference.
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North America
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The “future of payments hinges”on this stablecoins debate
September 17, 2025
Google sign on building.
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AI
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How Google plans to standardise AI payments
September 17, 2025
Economic crisis and global economic recession. Businessman use laptop analyze economic graph with warning sign for caution in investing economic situation warning, Business investment risks.
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Data
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Zelle says fraud odds lower than toilet injuries
September 16, 2025
Saudi flag with blue digital filter over it.
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Fintech
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Saudi Arabia sets pace for fintech innovation
September 16, 2025
DRESDEN, GERMANY - 18. July 2023: SumUp card reader for digital payments lying on a table. The wireless device allows to pay with credit cards. Small terminal device of the technology company.
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Europe
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Why SumUp’s IPO could reshape European payments
September 15, 2025
Editorial credit: BEAUTY STUDIO / Shutterstock.com
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Asia
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China and Indonesia test QR payments to bypass the dollar
September 15, 2025
Bank of England on stablecoins
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Payments
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Bank of England seeks leaders for next-gen payments system
September 12, 2025
Trumpcoin and other crypto coins .04.03.2025 Moscow Russia
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Cryptocurrencies
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US lawmakers push to keep officials out of crypto trading
August 22, 2025
The UK sets its sights on fostering crypto and digital asset growth with new plans to regulate the sector.
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Cryptocurrencies
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If the UK is serious about crypto - why are banks blocking payments?
August 21, 2025
Closeup shot of tether coin over motherboard.
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North America
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Tether prepares US return with ex-White House hire
August 20, 2025
Thailand flag pole in front of building.
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Asia
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Thailand takes notes from Bhutan with crypto tourism plan 
August 19, 2025
CFPB to make final decision on financial data.
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North America
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Court allows CFPB cuts amid regulatory confusion
August 18, 2025
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