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For decades, big banks were the center of the U.S. financial system, with JPMorgan Chase (JPM -0.52%) and Bank of America (BAC -0.93%) in the lead. But financial technology, or fintech, companies keep pushing into the same turf with digital-first platforms, aggressive pricing, and simpler ways to borrow, save, and invest. Image source: Getty Images….
en English Economics Jul 20, 2026 Luis Carlos Reyes There is a growing tension in Colombia between the popular demand for a strong welfare state and a political system that cannot deliver on that promise unless it breaks free from malign…
en English Longer Reads Aug 21, 2026 Yoon Young-kwan North Korea’s communist regime has long functioned as a faith, repurposing Christian doctrine and imagery to deify its founder, Kim Il-sung, and his descendants. A new book traces how those religious influences…
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some buyers to around $4,060 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal edges higher amid hopes of a breakthrough between the United States (US) and Iran after reports that US President Donald Trump has held off Iran strikes. Trump cancelled planned military strikes against Iran on the basis…
Veteran financial services company Morgan Stanley (MS +3.25%) ended the stock trading week in style. On the back of news that it’s approaching the next stage of an ambitious expansion program, investors piled into its stock, pushing it up more than 3% on Friday. Bigger in Texas Several media outlets reported that Morgan Stanley has…
Strategy (MSTR +4.42%) is back to buying Bitcoin (BTC +0.71%). On Aug. 31, the firm acquired $370 million of Bitcoin at an average purchase price of $80,318. The purchase came after four straight sales. In combination, these sales brought in roughly $430 million. On paper, the moves appear confusing. Why dump $430 million in Bitcoin…
