Fintech Industry Examiner

Meta’s Fintech Second Act: Why Stripe’s CEO Is Joining Mark Zuckerberg’s Board

Meta’s Fintech Second Act: Why Stripe’s CEO Is Joining Mark Zuckerberg’s Board

Dressed in his signature hoodie or not, Mark Zuckerberg just

Banks Are Going Blockchain—and It’s Not Just a Pilot Anymore

Banks Are Going Blockchain—and It’s Not Just a Pilot Anymore

The past year has seen a quiet but profound shift

From Watchdog to Risk Hawk: Why FINMA’s Structural Shake-Up Signals a New Era in Global Finance

From Watchdog to Risk Hawk: Why FINMA’s Structural Shake-Up Signals a New Era in Global Finance

FINMA headquarters in Bern. Switzerland’s financial regulator, FINMA, is embarking

Klarna’s Wall Street Debut: A Make-or-Break Moment for Fintech’s Second Act

Klarna’s Wall Street Debut: A Make-or-Break Moment for Fintech’s Second Act

Swedish fintech Klarna – best known as a “buy now,

Mexican Fintech Plata Achieves Unicorn Status with $160 Million Series A Funding

Mexican Fintech Plata Achieves Unicorn Status with $160 Million Series A Funding

In a landmark moment for Mexico’s fintech sector, start-up Plata

Prometeo Launches Borderless Banking to Streamline U.S.-LatAm Trade

Prometeo Launches Borderless Banking to Streamline U.S.-LatAm Trade

In a significant move poised to reshape cross-border financial operations

The Role of AWS in Wall Street’s Shift to AI and Cloud Computing

The Role of AWS in Wall Street’s Shift to AI and Cloud Computing

​The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the financial sector

Taktile Secures $54M Series B to Advance AI-Driven Risk Management in Financial Services

Taktile Secures $54M Series B to Advance AI-Driven Risk Management in Financial Services

Taktile, a leading decision automation platform, has secured $54 million

Synapse Under Grand Jury Investigation as $96 Million in Customer Funds Go Missing

Synapse Under Grand Jury Investigation as $96 Million in Customer Funds Go Missing

Silicon Valley-based fintech Synapse faces intense scrutiny as regulators and

Jack Henry Welcomes Blend to Its Vendor Integration Program for Banks and Credit Unions

Jack Henry Welcomes Blend to Its Vendor Integration Program for Banks and Credit Unions

As the fintech landscape continues to evolve, strategic partnerships between

One Credential: Mastercard’s New Solution for Smarter Checkout Experiences

One Credential: Mastercard’s New Solution for Smarter Checkout Experiences

Mastercard has once again positioned itself at the forefront of

Square’s John O’Beirne Appointed Chair of Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland

Square’s John O’Beirne Appointed Chair of Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland

John O’Beirne, the Chief Executive Officer of Square International, has

Juca Surpasses 3,000 Points of Sale in FGTS Advance Expansion Across Brazil

Juca Surpasses 3,000 Points of Sale in FGTS Advance Expansion Across Brazil

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, Brazilian fintech

Banking Tech Firm Zeta Hits $2B Valuation After $50M Funding Round from Optum

Banking Tech Firm Zeta Hits $2B Valuation After $50M Funding Round from Optum

Fintech unicorn Zeta has recently secured a $50 million investment

Tech vs. Banks: Australia’s Digital Payment Regulation Debate Heats Up

Tech vs. Banks: Australia’s Digital Payment Regulation Debate Heats Up

Australia is witnessing a significant transformation in its payment landscape,

UK’s Tandem Bank Partners with Sikoia to Automate Income Verification for Mortgages

UK’s Tandem Bank Partners with Sikoia to Automate Income Verification for Mortgages

In a strategic move to enhance its mortgage services, UK-based

Tyme Group Achieves Unicorn Status After $250M Funding Round Led by Nubank

Tyme Group Achieves Unicorn Status After $250M Funding Round Led by Nubank

In a significant move underscoring the rapid evolution of digital

Lunar Launches Moonrise: Transforming Enterprise Payments in the Nordics

Lunar Launches Moonrise: Transforming Enterprise Payments in the Nordics

Lunar, a prominent Nordic challenger bank, has unveiled Moonrise, a

FDIC Tightens Oversight of Fintech Firms After Synapse Collapse

FDIC Tightens Oversight of Fintech Firms After Synapse Collapse

The collapse of Synapse Financial Technologies has prompted the Federal

€8 Million-Funded French Fintech HUB2 Expands Interoperable Payment Solutions Across Francophone Africa

€8 Million-Funded French Fintech HUB2 Expands Interoperable Payment Solutions Across Francophone Africa

HUB2, a French fintech company specializing in payment infrastructure and

Offa Secures First-Ever Islamic Home Finance Portfolio Sale in UK from Bank of Ireland

Offa Secures First-Ever Islamic Home Finance Portfolio Sale in UK from Bank of Ireland

In a landmark transaction within the UK's Islamic finance sector,