Emma Kinery

Washington, D.C., United States

Technology Reporter at American Banker

Newswoman • 🐈‍⬛ • Michigander

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Dutch neobank Bunq takes first step in entering U.S. market

1 week ago | americanbanker.com | Emma Kinery

One of Europe's largest neobanks took the first step Tuesday toward expanding into the U.S. market. Dutch digital bank Bunq announced it applied for a broker-dealer license with FINRA and the SEC. The process will allow it to fast-track its entry into the U.S. market while it reapplies for a full banking license later this year. "It's always been Bunq's dream to launch in the U.S.," Ali Niknam, Bunq's founder and CEO, told American Banker.
U.S. Bank launches spend management app for small businesses

1 week ago | americanbanker.com | Emma Kinery

U.S. Bank launched two new products for small businesses Monday: a Spend Management platform and U.S. Bank Business Essentials all-in-one checking account. More than 1.4 million small businesses bank with U.S. Bank, according to the company, and with the new functions, it looks to offer more in-house tools for business owners. U.S. Bank conducted a national survey in August of over 1,000 small business owners and the findings informed the new product development, the bank said.
U.S. Bank launches spend management app for small businesses

1 week ago | today.westlaw.com | Emma Kinery

U.S. Bank launched two new products for small businesses Monday: its Spend Management platform and U.S. Bank Business Essentials all-in-one checking account. More than 1.4 million small businesses bank with U.S. Bank , according to the company, and...
MoneyLion stockholders approve acquisition by Gen Digital

2 weeks ago | americanbanker.com | Emma Kinery

MoneyLion announced Thursday its shareholders voted in favor of a deal for the fintech to be acquired by Gen Digital. Gen Digital, the parent company of cybersecurity brands Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender and CCleaner, announced in December it had entered a definitive agreement to acquire MoneyLion for $82 a share, approximately $1 billion in cash value.
How Chainlink Labs CEO Sergey Nazarov sees tariffs affecting DeFi

2 weeks ago | americanbanker.com | Emma Kinery

Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink and CEO of Chainlink Labs, sees a clear case for decentralized finance and blockchain adoption as markets reel and global trade relations strain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff war. Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that connects external off-chain data to blockchain smart contracts. Because it uses open-source infrastructure, any blockchain can connect to off-chain data through Chainlink and contribute.
MoneyLion stockholders approve acquisition by Gen Digital

2 weeks ago | today.westlaw.com | Emma Kinery

MoneyLion announced Thursday its shareholders voted in favor of a deal for the fintech to be acquired by Gen Digital. Gen Digital, the parent company of cybersecurity brands Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender and CCleaner,...
How Chainlink Labs CEO Sergey Nazarov sees tariffs affecting DeFi

2 weeks ago | today.westlaw.com | Emma Kinery

Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink and CEO of Chainlink Labs, sees a clear case for decentralized finance and blockchain adoption as markets reel and global trade relations strain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff war.
Justice Department shuts down its cryptocurrency team

2 weeks ago | americanbanker.com | Emma Kinery

The U.S. Department of Justice has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, retrenching its approach to crypto. The Justice Department will move away from going after crypto cases it believes should be handled by regulatory agencies, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a memo released Monday night. "The Department of Justice is not a digital assets regulator," the memo read.
Ripple to acquire prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion

2 weeks ago | americanbanker.com | Emma Kinery

Ripple is acquiring prime brokerage Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in what is one of the largest deals ever in the crypto industry. Hidden Road is a prime brokerage, clearing and financing platform that clears $3 trillion annually across markets and has more than 300 institutional customers, including hedge funds. Prime brokerages offer a variety of financial services from custody to financing and securities lending.
BlackRock picks Anchorage Digital for added crypto custody

2 weeks ago | americanbanker.com | Emma Kinery

BlackRock is partnering with Anchorage Digital on crypto. The largest asset manager globally announced Tuesday it will enter a new master custody service agreement with Anchorage Digital, the only U.S. federally chartered digital asset bank. Coinbase will continue to serve as the primary holder of BlackRock's bitcoin reserves and no assets were immediately transferred. BlackRock Fund Advisors and Anchorage will operate under a dual-custodian model.