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Frederic Noel
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Paris
Fintech expert. Musician. Food lover
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Visa launches stablecoin advisory practice
https://www.frederic-noel.com/visa-launches-stablecoin-advisory-practice/
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ripple and Circle win approval to open as national trust banks
https://www.frederic-noel.com/ripple-and-circle-win-approval-to-open-as-national-trust-banks/
December 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
U.S. Air Force Inactivates A-10 Test Detachment

Inactivation of the 40th Flight Test Squadron’s Detachment 1: Strategic Shift in U.S. Air Power Overview of the Event The U.S. Air Force confirmed the inactivation of the 40th Flight Test Squadron’s Detachment 1 on Dec. 5, 2025, marking a decisive…
U.S. Air Force Inactivates A-10 Test Detachment
Inactivation of the 40th Flight Test Squadron’s Detachment 1: Strategic Shift in U.S. Air Power Overview of the Event The U.S. Air Force confirmed the inactivation of the 40th Flight Test Squadron’s Detachment 1 on Dec. 5, 2025, marking a decisive step in the long‑planned divestment of the A‑10 Thunderbolt II. This geographically separated unit at Davis‑Monthan Air Force Base was responsible for A‑10 developmental test operations, a mission that gradually lost relevance as the fleet neared retirement.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Visa’s new stablecoin advisory practice reflects growing mainstream interest in digital assets. By guiding firms on risk, compliance and integration, it aims to support responsible adoption and strengthen the role of stablecoins in modern payment and commerce ecosystems.
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Review of Bass 400+ from Mesa Boogie

Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ Review: Professional Insights from Real-World Studio and Stage Use Introduction As a musician and studio owner, my long-term experience with the Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ has given me a deep appreciation for what this all-tube bass amplifier…
Review of Bass 400+ from Mesa Boogie
Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ Review: Professional Insights from Real-World Studio and Stage Use Introduction As a musician and studio owner, my long-term experience with the Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ has given me a deep appreciation for what this all-tube bass amplifier represents. In my facility, this head has been used across diverse sessions—from vintage soul projects to modern rock tracking—always delivering a tone with unmistakable authority.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Enhanced cross‑chain processing improves reliability, reduces failed transactions, and strengthens interoperability. These advances support compliance, boost trust, and help digital assets move closer to institutional‑grade adoption.
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
NatWest opens applications for fintech growth programme
https://www.frederic-noel.com/natwest-opens-applications-for-fintech-growth-programme/
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
BridgeWise adopts AI for corporate bond analytics tool
https://www.frederic-noel.com/bridgewise-adopts-ai-for-corporate-bond-analytics-tool/
December 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Sporta closes Crowdcube round
https://www.frederic-noel.com/sporta-closes-crowdcube-round/
December 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
BBVA doubles down on ChatGPT with OpenAI alliance
https://www.frederic-noel.com/bbva-doubles-down-on-chatgpt-with-openai-alliance/
December 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Boeing’s MQ-25 First Flight Delayed to 2026

The Navy Confirms Boeing’s MQ-25 First Flight Delayed to 2026: Strategic, Operational, and Geopolitical Impacts Analysis of the Announcement The U.S. Navy’s confirmation that the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray will not fly in 2025, shifting the first flight to…
Boeing’s MQ-25 First Flight Delayed to 2026
The Navy Confirms Boeing’s MQ-25 First Flight Delayed to 2026: Strategic, Operational, and Geopolitical Impacts Analysis of the Announcement The U.S. Navy’s confirmation that the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray will not fly in 2025, shifting the first flight to early 2026, marks a significant milestone shift in the development of the service’s first carrier‑based unmanned tanker. This delay follows extended ground testing, structural assessments, and certification steps that proved more time‑consuming than anticipated.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Volt’s move to enable stablecoin acceptance aims to speed up global checkout payments and reduce cross‑border friction. As stablecoins become more integrated into commerce, they could play a key role in making international transactions faster, cheaper and more reliable.
December 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Orange Money and Visa are partnering to expand online payments across Africa. By combining mobile money with global payment rails, the initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and support the continent’s fast‑growing digital commerce ecosystem.
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Truist Wealth taps InvestCloud for investment account and portfolio platform
https://www.frederic-noel.com/truist-wealth-taps-investcloud-for-investment-account-and-portfolio-platform/
December 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Real‑time account‑to‑account payments enhance global financial connectivity, improving liquidity, transparency, and speed. As instant payments become standard, early adopters gain stronger customer experiences and operational advantages.
December 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Paxos secures national trust charter
https://www.frederic-noel.com/paxos-secures-national-trust-charter/
December 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Orange Money Group and Visa team on online payments in Africa
https://www.frederic-noel.com/orange-money-group-and-visa-team-on-online-payments-in-africa/
December 15, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Terraform's Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for 'epic' fraud
https://www.frederic-noel.com/terraforms-do-kwon-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-epic-fraud/
December 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Coinbase picks Chainlink bridging infrastructure for wrapped assets project
https://www.frederic-noel.com/coinbase-picks-chainlink-bridging-infrastructure-for-wrapped-assets-project/
December 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Nationwide fined £44m for lax financial crime controls
https://www.frederic-noel.com/nationwide-fined-44m-for-lax-financial-crime-controls/
December 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Standard Chartered and Coinbase expand partnership
https://www.frederic-noel.com/standard-chartered-and-coinbase-expand-partnership/
December 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Grasshopper Bank acquired by Enova for $369 million
December 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Anduril UK Partners with GKN Aerospace for Apache Loyal Wingman Project

Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace Advance Project NYX for Future UAV-Apache Teaming Anduril UK’s collaboration with GKN Aerospace on Project NYX marks a decisive step in the evolution of autonomous systems designed to operate…
Anduril UK Partners with GKN Aerospace for Apache Loyal Wingman Project
Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace Advance Project NYX for Future UAV-Apache Teaming Anduril UK’s collaboration with GKN Aerospace on Project NYX marks a decisive step in the evolution of autonomous systems designed to operate alongside AH-64E Apache helicopters. This initiative, part of the Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform demonstrator program, aims to deliver a next‑generation UAV able to extend the Apache’s reach, survivability, and lethality.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Orange Money’s partnership with Visa aims to expand online payment access across Africa by combining mobile money reach with global payment infrastructure. This collaboration supports greater financial inclusion and strengthens the continent’s growing digital commerce ecosystem.
December 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Big Tech Against the Little Guy. A New Social Reality
https://www.frederic-noel.com/big-tech-against-the-little-guy-a-new-social-reality/
December 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM