Welcome to Today’s FinTech Daily Roundup your go-to source for the latest developments i financial technology. As FinTech continues to redefine the way we bank, invest, insure, and manage money, staying ahead of fast-moving trends is essential for professionals and businesses alike. In today’s roundup, we bring you the most impactful updates across digital banking, blockchain, payments innovation, regtech, and more plus insights from thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
WSPN Partners With HIFI for Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments
Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network, a provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with HIFI to simplify how institutional clients move value across borders. The collaboration enables seamless conversion between stablecoins and fiat currencies, allowing global payment settlements to be executed faster, more efficiently, and within fully compliant regulatory frameworks.
Canaan Receives Nasdaq Notice on Minimum Bid Price
Canaan , a technology innovator in the crypto mining sector, has announced that it received a notice from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on January 14, 2026, regarding non-compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. The notification was issued after the closing bid price of the Company’s American depositary shares remained below US$1.00 for 30 consecutive business days.
PhotonPay Secures U.S. MTL License to Strengthen Global Reach
PhotonPay, a leading global digital financial infrastructure platform, has obtained Money Transmitter License (MTL) from state financial regulatory authority in the United States. Through the successful approval of the state-level payment license, PhotonPay strengthens its localized service capabilities and broadens its operational reach, laying a solid foundation for sustained growth across the Americas and global markets.
Wahed Launches Values-Based UCITS ETFs Focused on Ethics
Wahed, the world’s leading Islamic fintech and investment manager, announced the launch of a groundbreaking suite of UCITS equity ETFs that integrate Shariah compliance with an additional discretionary review framework informed by Islamic values. Islamic values emphasise the protection of human rights and dignity, accountability for harm, and responsiveness to injustice – values Wahed’s framework seeks to uphold. This marks a pioneering development in the European ETF market, where established Shariah screening is supplemented by a structured evaluation of broader values considerations. The Funds are domiciled in Ireland, and have received Central Bank of Ireland approval.
Community West Bancshares Director Daniel Cunningham to Retire
Community West Bancshares , the parent company of Community West Bank, has announced the planned retirement of founding Board member Daniel N. Cunningham, marking the close of an extraordinary 46-year chapter in the Company’s history. Cunningham will retire upon completion of his current term on May 20, 2026, after decades of service that helped shape the organization from its earliest days.
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