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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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US one hundred dollar bill featured with a white ripped paper stripe displaying the bold text Clarity Act.
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Cryptocurrencies
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Senate delay pushes CLARITY Act decision into September
August 7, 2026
Zilch eyes IPO on London Stock Exchange (LSE)
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UK
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Can FCA reforms bring payments IPOs back to UK?
August 6, 2026
Hacker on a computer to symbolise identity fraud.
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UK
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UK identity fraud rises as criminals target payment products
August 5, 2026
European flag with "Ai Act" text, concept for regulation of AI tools (EU AI Act)
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AI
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EU AI Act delay provides breathing space for payments firms
August 5, 2026
Close-up view of man using Apple Pay paying for public transport.
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Mobile wallet
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Apple Pay arrives in the Philippines: A new threat to GCash’s Mobile Wallet Empire
August 4, 2026
Robinhood statue aiming arrow at Bank of England.
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Cryptocurrencies
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Robinhood wins UK crypto approval amid US slump
August 3, 2026
Cary, North Carolina - August 12 2025: Tether Logo on Screen on Computer CPU Stock Chart Trends and Keyboard Background
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Stablecoins
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MiCA cloud looms over Tether's strong Q2 results
August 3, 2026
Lloyds Bank branch in Chelsea.
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Cross-border payments
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Lloyds' tokenised deposits pass first real test
July 31, 2026
Contactless Credit Card RFID Chip and Symbol NFC payment security.
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Transactions
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Maryland finally brings chip technology to EBT cards
July 31, 2026
Abstract digital display with concept image KYC.
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Compliance
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KYC essentials for payment providers in 2026
July 30, 2026
credit: Darshika Maduranga / Shutterstock.com
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Opinion
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Why X Money's paper cheque policy is genius
July 29, 2026
US Senate, CLARITY Act proposal
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Cryptocurrencies
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Russia bill puts CLARITY Act at risk of missing August deadline
July 28, 2026
BNPL-Buy Now Pay Later shopping online icon , Online banking businessman using smartphone holding credit card online shopping concept.
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Regulation
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Oregon adds to patchwork of US BNPL regulations 
July 28, 2026
Patented Brand Identity License Product Copyright stamp.
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Blockchain
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Circle tops US blockchain patents following IBM acquisition
July 28, 2026
Sunrise skyline drama over Dubai’s downtown as the Burj Khalifa pierces the warm skies — aerial view of modern skyscrapers, urban architecture and golden hour cityscape in the UAE.
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Transactions
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Checkout.com prepares UAE card issuing debut
July 27, 2026
Zelle's NY court battle
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Fraud
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Zelle's $1bn fraud lawsuit cleared to proceed
July 24, 2026
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