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Morgan Stanley wants to get into crypto, and Kraken is getting inside the Fed. Plus Banco Santander faces a dilemma, and prediction markets make some questionable bets.

The Chicago-based lender service provider, which has helped build Northeast Bank in Maine into an SBA powerhouse, has expanded its capacity with an AI-driven technology upgrade.

The House Financial Services Committee passed a legislative package heavily favored by banks in a 26-16 vote

By acquiring the ATM firm, Brink's hopes to expand in retail commerce. Plus, Revolut issues a card to compete with Amex; Standard Chartered has a new payments chief; and more in American Banker's global payments and fintech roundup.

The blockchain technology firm has added new processing tools for digital assets and traditional money, pitching itself as a destination for crypto-curious banks.

Banco Santander's bid to buy U.S. regional bank Webster Financial could face surprise challenges following a dustup between President Trump and Spain's leaders over the war in Iran.

Traditional banks warn the Fed's decision to grant Kraken a limited-purpose account introduces systemic risks before final rules are even in place.

Banks like Grasshopper are already starting to use AI agents where in the past they would have bought software as a service.

The fresh scrutiny comes as financial firms like Goldman Sachs and Robinhood dabble with various prediction market options.

RIA leaders are debating "digital employees" but expect service models to expand to meet growing HNW needs, says industry observer Ric Edelman.