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PayPal’s CEO shake-up is really a checkout shake-up

PayPal’s CEO shake-up is really a checkout shake-up

PayPal is changing leaders after admitting it has not executed

SoFiUSD: When a bank turns “digital dollars” into infrastructure

SoFiUSD: When a bank turns “digital dollars” into infrastructure

SoFi’s new stablecoin looks, sounds, and (almost) behaves like a

When the Bot Says No: How Agentic AI Could Kill Junk-Fee Finance

When the Bot Says No: How Agentic AI Could Kill Junk-Fee Finance

When Max Levchin says the bots are coming for junk

Licence, code, carry: inside Kapital’s $1.3bn push into regulated banking

Licence, code, carry: inside Kapital’s $1.3bn push into regulated banking

The headline news is simple enough: Mexico City–based Kapital says

From lender to network: Klarna’s $26bn forward-flow gambit

From lender to network: Klarna’s $26bn forward-flow gambit

If you only read the headlines, you’d think Klarna’s story

A Quiet Fix with Big Implications: How the FDIC’s Appeals Office Could Unblock Bank-Fintech Innovation

A Quiet Fix with Big Implications: How the FDIC’s Appeals Office Could Unblock Bank-Fintech Innovation

Banking regulators aren’t usually associated with innovation-friendly policies. But in

Circle vs Tether vs Wall Street: Inside the Stablecoin Race for Digital Dollars

Circle vs Tether vs Wall Street: Inside the Stablecoin Race for Digital Dollars

Stablecoins – digital tokens pegged to fiat currency – have

Ramp’s Valuation Soars to $13 Billion Amidst AI Integration and Investor Confidence

Ramp’s Valuation Soars to $13 Billion Amidst AI Integration and Investor Confidence

In a significant milestone for the fintech industry, corporate payments

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

Zip Secures Spot on 2025 Forbes Fintech 50 Amid Rapid Growth

Zip Secures Spot on 2025 Forbes Fintech 50 Amid Rapid Growth

Zip, a leader in procurement orchestration, has been named to

J.P. Morgan Payments Adds Klarna’s BNPL Services for 900,000 Merchants

J.P. Morgan Payments Adds Klarna’s BNPL Services for 900,000 Merchants

In a significant move poised to reshape the merchant payment

CFPB Fines Wise $2.5M for Misleading Fee Disclosures

CFPB Fines Wise $2.5M for Misleading Fee Disclosures

In a significant regulatory action, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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

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

Virginia-Based Wealthtech Range Lands $28M to Transform Wealth Management with AI

Virginia-Based Wealthtech Range Lands $28M to Transform Wealth Management with AI

Range, an AI-powered wealth management platform based in McLean, Virginia,

BNPL Fintech Sunbit Secures $355 Million Debt Facility Led by JP Morgan and Mizuho Bank

BNPL Fintech Sunbit Secures $355 Million Debt Facility Led by JP Morgan and Mizuho Bank

Los Angeles-based fintech company Sunbit has announced the successful closure

Kingswood Wealth Advisors Joins $2 Billion Amplify Platform for Enhanced Digital Integration

Kingswood Wealth Advisors Joins $2 Billion Amplify Platform for Enhanced Digital Integration

In a major development within the wealth management sector, Amplify

Thunes Integrates with Swift, Enables Banks to Access 3 Billion Mobile Wallets Globally

Thunes Integrates with Swift, Enables Banks to Access 3 Billion Mobile Wallets Globally

Thunes, a global fintech company known as the "Smart Superhighway"

Farther Secures $72M Series C Funding, Aims to Expand Tech-Enabled Wealth Management

Farther Secures $72M Series C Funding, Aims to Expand Tech-Enabled Wealth Management

Farther, a fast-growing wealth management firm known for its technology-driven

Blue Owl Capital Commits to $2 Billion Loan Purchase from Upstart Holdings

Blue Owl Capital Commits to $2 Billion Loan Purchase from Upstart Holdings

Blue Owl Capital has recently committed to purchasing up to

TigerBeetle Gains $24M from Khosla Ventures to Revolutionize Financial Accounting

TigerBeetle Gains $24M from Khosla Ventures to Revolutionize Financial Accounting

TigerBeetle, a company renowned for its distributed financial transactions database,

Coast Secures $40M in Series B Funding for Expansion

Coast Secures $40M in Series B Funding for Expansion

Coast, a New York-based fintech startup specializing in fleet and

Trintech Opens New Innovation Lab to Boost Financial Technology in India

Trintech Opens New Innovation Lab to Boost Financial Technology in India

The fintech landscape is evolving rapidly with significant expansions and

iBusiness Funding Acquires Funding Circle’s U.S. Operations for £33 Million

iBusiness Funding Acquires Funding Circle’s U.S. Operations for £33 Million

On June 24, 2024, iBusiness Funding announced its acquisition of

PicPay Partners with Citigroup Amidst Expansion and IPO Speculation

PicPay Partners with Citigroup Amidst Expansion and IPO Speculation

PicPay, a prominent player in Brazil's fintech industry, has recently

Yendo Secures $165 Million to Expand Vehicle-Backed Credit Services

Yendo Secures $165 Million to Expand Vehicle-Backed Credit Services

Yendo, a pioneering US-based fintech company, has announced the successful

Fintech Startup Plenty Secures $5 Million Seed Funding to Expand Couple-Focused Financial Services

Fintech Startup Plenty Secures $5 Million Seed Funding to Expand Couple-Focused Financial Services

Plenty, a pioneering fintech startup, has recently garnered attention with

Collaboration Between Fingerprint and Oscilar Targets $343 Billion in Fraud Losses

Collaboration Between Fingerprint and Oscilar Targets $343 Billion in Fraud Losses

In an era where digital transactions are king, the threat

Paystand Acquires Teampay to Expand B2B Payment Capabilities

Paystand Acquires Teampay to Expand B2B Payment Capabilities

The Evolution of B2B Payments: Paystand Acquires Teampay Introduction and

Marqeta Partners with OakNorth to Launch Commercial Card Services for UK SMEs

Marqeta Partners with OakNorth to Launch Commercial Card Services for UK SMEs

In a significant move for the UK's fintech landscape, Marqeta,

AffiniPay Launches in Puerto Rico, Boosting the Region’s FinTech Landscape

AffiniPay Launches in Puerto Rico, Boosting the Region’s FinTech Landscape

Introduction AffiniPay, a prominent player in the financial technology sector,

Klarna Expands U.S. Offerings with New Credit Card Launch

Klarna Expands U.S. Offerings with New Credit Card Launch

Swedish fintech leader Klarna has made a significant stride in

Adro: A New Fintech Company Targeting International Students and Workers in the US

Adro: A New Fintech Company Targeting International Students and Workers in the US

The financial services industry can be a complex and challenging

Revolut Gets Mexican Banking License, Eyes Latin American Expansion

Revolut Gets Mexican Banking License, Eyes Latin American Expansion

Revolut, a global financial technology company, has been granted a

ValidMind Raises $8.1M for AI Compliance Solutions in Financial Services

ValidMind Raises $8.1M for AI Compliance Solutions in Financial Services

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial services, the integration

Trustly and MoneyGram Collaborate to Offer Cardless Cross-Border Payments in Europe

Trustly and MoneyGram Collaborate to Offer Cardless Cross-Border Payments in Europe

In a significant move towards enhancing digital financial transactions, Trustly,

Ziff Acquires Arrenda: Revolutionizing Real Estate and SME Financing in Mexico

Ziff Acquires Arrenda: Revolutionizing Real Estate and SME Financing in Mexico

In a landmark move that signals a significant shift in

Radial and Link Money Launch Revolutionary ‘Pay by Bank’ Payment Solution for Ecommerce

Radial and Link Money Launch Revolutionary ‘Pay by Bank’ Payment Solution for Ecommerce

Introduction The digital payments landscape is witnessing a transformative collaboration

Finastra and Tesselate Revolutionize Banking with New Digital Trade Finance Service

Finastra and Tesselate Revolutionize Banking with New Digital Trade Finance Service

Finastra and Tesselate have recently made headlines with their strategic

PortX and Hummingbird Unite to Set New Standards in Financial Crime Prevention

PortX and Hummingbird Unite to Set New Standards in Financial Crime Prevention

In an innovative leap forward for the financial sector, PortX,

Revolutionizing Philanthropy: Overflow’s Journey Through $20 Million Series B Funding

Revolutionizing Philanthropy: Overflow’s Journey Through $20 Million Series B Funding

In a significant move towards redefining generosity in the digital

ICE’s Encompass Platform to Power Raymond James Bank’s Mortgage Operations

ICE’s Encompass Platform to Power Raymond James Bank’s Mortgage Operations

Raymond James Bank has entered a pivotal partnership with Intercontinental

Sunbit Bolsters BNPL Capabilities with $310M Citi-Led Debt Facility

Sunbit Bolsters BNPL Capabilities with $310M Citi-Led Debt Facility

Overview Sunbit, an innovative Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider,

Objectway and Nest Wealth Merger: A New Era for WealthTech Innovation

Objectway and Nest Wealth Merger: A New Era for WealthTech Innovation

In a bold move that marks a significant milestone in

Fostering Innovation: Visa and Plug and Play’s Strategic Alliance in the Canadian Fintech Sector

Fostering Innovation: Visa and Plug and Play’s Strategic Alliance in the Canadian Fintech Sector

Introduction: A Groundbreaking Collaboration In a significant development for the

Empowering Small Businesses: CollateralEdge and the Road to Financial Inclusion

Empowering Small Businesses: CollateralEdge and the Road to Financial Inclusion

Part 1: The Strategic Investment in CollateralEdge by Phalanx Impact

Revolutionizing Community Banking: Citizens State Bank and Revio’s Strategic Alliance

Revolutionizing Community Banking: Citizens State Bank and Revio’s Strategic Alliance

The Partnership: A New Era in Banking Citizens State Bank,

PortX and Plaid: Redefining the Future of Fintech and Data Integration

PortX and Plaid: Redefining the Future of Fintech and Data Integration

Transforming the Financial Ecosystem PortX and Plaid have joined forces

Nubank’s Strategic Expansion in Colombia: A New Era of Digital Financial Services

Nubank’s Strategic Expansion in Colombia: A New Era of Digital Financial Services

Nubank, a leading digital financial services platform, is charting a

Strategic Tensions Rise in JPMorgan’s Fintech Foray: The Viva Wallet Story

Strategic Tensions Rise in JPMorgan’s Fintech Foray: The Viva Wallet Story

In a groundbreaking move, JPMorgan Chase acquired a significant stake