Daily brief
October 14, 2025
5 stories curated for this day.
- Circle highlights partnership with Beeezo to power stablecoin-based attention rewards using USDC. Sources: circle (opens in a new tab)
- Wise has obtained a retail payments licence in the UAE, enabling the company to offer its services in the region. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
- Tide announced plans to add 60–70 backend and mobile-engineering roles over three years as it expands its Lithuanian technology centre, which opened in 2024 and already employed 34 engineers. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
- Revolut is reportedly facing additional delays in securing its UK banking license, while also expanding its offerings through the acquisition of an AI travel agent. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
- Bunq has partnered with Ascenda to enhance its premium rewards program for users. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)