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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

PayPal’s bank charter bid: the quiet return of the ILC loophole

PayPal’s bank charter bid: the quiet return of the ILC loophole

The payments group is applying to open an FDIC-insured “industrial

How a 97-year-old Missouri bank became fintech’s $1.47bn “bank of record”

How a 97-year-old Missouri bank became fintech’s $1.47bn “bank of record”

Lead Bank’s fresh $70m round isn’t just another fintech raise.

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

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

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

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

Saudi Fintech Lean Technologies Secures $67.5M Series B to Fuel MENA Growth and Tech Development

Saudi Fintech Lean Technologies Secures $67.5M Series B to Fuel MENA Growth and Tech Development

Lean Technologies, a Saudi Arabian fintech startup, has recently secured

Tuum Partners with Google Cloud to Enhance Core Banking Services Across EMEA

Tuum Partners with Google Cloud to Enhance Core Banking Services Across EMEA

In a strategic move to advance digital banking solutions across

DBS Launches 24/7 Real-Time Settlement for Institutional Clients Using Blockchain

DBS Launches 24/7 Real-Time Settlement for Institutional Clients Using Blockchain

DBS Bank, Singapore's largest financial institution, has unveiled a groundbreaking

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

HSBC and Tradeshift Introduce SemFi, an Embedded Finance Platform for SMEs

HSBC and Tradeshift Introduce SemFi, an Embedded Finance Platform for SMEs

In a significant move to boost business financing for small

RAKBANK Enhances Operations with Microsoft AI Integration

RAKBANK Enhances Operations with Microsoft AI Integration

The banking industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by

Lydia Launches Sumeria, Expanding Its Mobile Banking Services in Europe

Lydia Launches Sumeria, Expanding Its Mobile Banking Services in Europe

Lydia, a French-based mobile financial services app, has recently launched

Central Bank of Mauritania Initiates CBDC Development with Giesecke+Devrient

Central Bank of Mauritania Initiates CBDC Development with Giesecke+Devrient

In a significant development for financial technology and digital currencies,

Lloyds Bank Executes First Trade with Electronic Bill of Lading Using WaveBL Platform

Lloyds Bank Executes First Trade with Electronic Bill of Lading Using WaveBL Platform

In a significant advancement in digital finance, Lloyds Bank has

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

Fintech Startup Constantinople Raises $50 Million in Series A for Global Expansion

Fintech Startup Constantinople Raises $50 Million in Series A for Global Expansion

Introduction In a landmark move for the fintech industry, Constantinople,

Regulatory Scrutiny Leads to $348 Million in Fines for JPMorgan Chase

Regulatory Scrutiny Leads to $348 Million in Fines for JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase: A Case Study in Regulatory Fines and Compliance

West Monroe Partners with Backbase to Enhance Digital Banking Capabilities

West Monroe Partners with Backbase to Enhance Digital Banking Capabilities

In an era where digital transformation dictates the pace of

Griffin Secures Full UK Banking License and $24M Investment

Griffin Secures Full UK Banking License and $24M Investment

In a significant stride for the UK's financial technology sector,

Nationwide Building Society’s Bold Move: Acquiring Virgin Money

Nationwide Building Society’s Bold Move: Acquiring Virgin Money

In a surprising and strategic move that has sent ripples

BKN301 Spearheads Fintech Innovation in MENA with Advanced BaaS Solutions

BKN301 Spearheads Fintech Innovation in MENA with Advanced BaaS Solutions

Introduction to BKN301's Pioneering Solutions In the rapidly evolving financial

NayaOne Raises $4.7M: A Leap Forward in Bridging Banks and Fintech

NayaOne Raises $4.7M: A Leap Forward in Bridging Banks and Fintech

NayaOne, a burgeoning force in the financial technology sector, recently

Mollie Capital: Empowering UK SMEs with Flexible Financing Solutions

Mollie Capital: Empowering UK SMEs with Flexible Financing Solutions

In a significant move to bolster the financial landscape for

Finom Secures €50 Million to Empower European SMEs with Innovative Banking Solutions
Kema Secures $2M in Funding to Digitize B2B Payments and Fuel SME Growth

Kema Secures $2M in Funding to Digitize B2B Payments and Fuel SME Growth

In a significant move towards financial digitization, UAE-based fintech startup

Commerzbank AG Partners with Surecomp: A Strategic Move to Revolutionize Trade Finance Operations

Commerzbank AG Partners with Surecomp: A Strategic Move to Revolutionize Trade Finance Operations

In a significant stride towards enhancing its trade finance capabilities,

AppTech’s Innovative Platform Set to Transform Traditional Banking

AppTech’s Innovative Platform Set to Transform Traditional Banking

In an era where digital innovation is reshaping the financial

White-Label Lending: The Strategic Joint Venture of Pepper Advantage and Clay

White-Label Lending: The Strategic Joint Venture of Pepper Advantage and Clay

In an innovative move that promises to redefine the landscape

Tuum Secures €25M in Series B Funding for Global Expansion and Innovation

Tuum Secures €25M in Series B Funding for Global Expansion and Innovation

Tuum, an Estonian core banking provider, has recently concluded a

Nium Secures Strategic Licenses to Boost India’s Payment Ecosystem

Nium Secures Strategic Licenses to Boost India’s Payment Ecosystem

Introduction to Nium's Expansion Nium, a global leader in real-time

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

UBS Collaborates with Fnality for Blockchain-Based Dollar Payment Expansion

UBS Collaborates with Fnality for Blockchain-Based Dollar Payment Expansion

Introduction to Fnality International Fnality International, a fintech firm based

Harnessing Open Banking: The Strategic Union of CLOWD9 and Ozone API

Harnessing Open Banking: The Strategic Union of CLOWD9 and Ozone API

Redefining the Financial Landscape The recent alliance between CLOWD9 and

Re-emergence of a Fintech Giant: Bunq’s Strategic Return to the UK Market

Re-emergence of a Fintech Giant: Bunq’s Strategic Return to the UK Market

Dutch fintech company Bunq, after achieving its first full year

FreedomPay Revolutionizes Australian Payments with EFTPOS and PCI P2PE Integration

FreedomPay Revolutionizes Australian Payments with EFTPOS and PCI P2PE Integration

In an era where digital transactions are becoming the norm,

Kurdistan International Islamic Bank Partners with Azentio for Core Banking Transformation
ModernFi Raises $18.7M for Deposit Innovation

ModernFi Raises $18.7M for Deposit Innovation

In a groundbreaking move that marks a significant milestone in

Accelerating Open Banking in MENA: The PayTabs Group and Fintech Galaxy Partnership

Accelerating Open Banking in MENA: The PayTabs Group and Fintech Galaxy Partnership

In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, the Middle

Ozone API Raises £8.5 Million to Lead the Global Open Banking Revolution

Ozone API Raises £8.5 Million to Lead the Global Open Banking Revolution

In a landmark development for the Open Banking ecosystem, UK-based

Revolut Redefines Cross-Border Payments with Innovative Mobile Wallets

Revolut Redefines Cross-Border Payments with Innovative Mobile Wallets

Introduction In a groundbreaking move, Revolut has unveiled its "Mobile

Temenos’ LEAP: Transforming Banking with AI and Cloud Computing

Temenos’ LEAP: Transforming Banking with AI and Cloud Computing

The Onset of a Digital Transformation In the ever-evolving landscape

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,

Danske Bank’s Digital Odyssey: A Partnership with Backbase

Danske Bank’s Digital Odyssey: A Partnership with Backbase

Unveiling a New Era of Banking Danske Bank, a leading

10x Banking and Mast: Pioneering a New Era in UK Mortgage Services

10x Banking and Mast: Pioneering a New Era in UK Mortgage Services

In a groundbreaking development for the UK mortgage market, 10x

Next by Bizongo: A Game-Changer in MSME Financing

Next by Bizongo: A Game-Changer in MSME Financing

Revolutionizing MSME Financing: Next by Bizongo's Innovative Leap In the

Salmon’s Leap: From Fintech Startup to Licensed Bank in the Philippines

Salmon’s Leap: From Fintech Startup to Licensed Bank in the Philippines

Introduction In a significant development in the Southeast Asian financial

MTN and Ericsson’s Strategic Alliance: Ushering a New Era in African Fintech

MTN and Ericsson’s Strategic Alliance: Ushering a New Era in African Fintech

The Genesis of a Transformative Partnership The recent expansion of

Spain’s Bold Leap into Digital Currency: The Wholesale CBDC Pilot

Spain’s Bold Leap into Digital Currency: The Wholesale CBDC Pilot

Introduction to Spain's CBDC Initiative Spain, through Banco de España,

Bunq’s Launch of GenAI Platform Finn: Revolutionizing European Banking

Bunq’s Launch of GenAI Platform Finn: Revolutionizing European Banking

Dutch challenger bank Bunq, recognized as the second-largest neobank in

Hakbah’s $5.1 Million Series A Funding: Revolutionizing Savings in Saudi Arabia

Hakbah’s $5.1 Million Series A Funding: Revolutionizing Savings in Saudi Arabia

Hakbah, a Saudi Arabian fintech savings platform, has recently raised

BCFC’s Sahel App Launch: A Leap Forward in Bahrain’s Digital Lending Landscape

BCFC’s Sahel App Launch: A Leap Forward in Bahrain’s Digital Lending Landscape

Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) has launched Sahel App, a

Spare’s $3 Million Funding Round: A Milestone for Open Banking in the Middle East

Spare’s $3 Million Funding Round: A Milestone for Open Banking in the Middle East

The financial technology (fintech) landscape in the Middle East has

Enhancing Banking Data Access for Small Businesses: The Xero-Flinks Partnership

Enhancing Banking Data Access for Small Businesses: The Xero-Flinks Partnership

The recent partnership between Xero, a global technology company that

CSI and Hawthorn River: Pioneering a New Era in Community Banking

CSI and Hawthorn River: Pioneering a New Era in Community Banking

Introduction In a strategic move to revolutionize loan processing for

Engaging the Future: First Bank’s Digital Revolution with Backbase

Engaging the Future: First Bank’s Digital Revolution with Backbase

Introduction to Innovation In a significant leap towards digitizing the

Digital Banking Evolution: InvesTex Credit Union and Bankjoy’s Collaborative Leap

Digital Banking Evolution: InvesTex Credit Union and Bankjoy’s Collaborative Leap

Introduction In a strategic move to enhance their digital banking

Asset-Based Lending: British Business Bank’s New Strategy to Empower UK SMEs

Asset-Based Lending: British Business Bank’s New Strategy to Empower UK SMEs

Introduction to the New Lending Variant Background of the Initiative:

Lesha Bank’s Strategic Leap Forward: Embracing Next-Gen Core Banking with Temenos

Lesha Bank’s Strategic Leap Forward: Embracing Next-Gen Core Banking with Temenos

Introduction to Lesha Bank's Transformation Journey Lesha Bank, formerly known

NIBC Partners with Fenergo: A Strategic Leap in KYC Technology

NIBC Partners with Fenergo: A Strategic Leap in KYC Technology

Introduction In a significant move to enhance its Know Your

Meniga’s €15M Series D Funding: A Step Towards Enhanced Fintech Innovation

Meniga’s €15M Series D Funding: A Step Towards Enhanced Fintech Innovation

Introduction Meniga, an Iceland-based fintech firm, has recently secured a

Revolutionizing Banking: AccessPay and Sage Partner to Streamline Financial Operations

Revolutionizing Banking: AccessPay and Sage Partner to Streamline Financial Operations

Introduction In a groundbreaking collaboration, AccessPay, a prominent corporate-to-bank integration

Revolutionizing Payroll Management: The Pinwheel-OSV Partnership

Revolutionizing Payroll Management: The Pinwheel-OSV Partnership

The Groundbreaking Alliance Introduction to the Partnership The collaboration between

Revolutionizing Banking: OTP Bank’s Digital Leap with Intellect Design

Revolutionizing Banking: OTP Bank’s Digital Leap with Intellect Design

Introduction: A New Era of Digital Banking OTP Bank, a

ClearBank and Thistle Initiatives: Pioneering Compliance and Banking Services

ClearBank and Thistle Initiatives: Pioneering Compliance and Banking Services

Introduction The recent strategic partnership between ClearBank and Thistle Initiatives

BNPL in Africa: The New Frontier of Financial Inclusion

BNPL in Africa: The New Frontier of Financial Inclusion

Introduction The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector in Africa

Koho’s Strategic Funding: A Beacon of Stability in Fintech’s Turbulent Seas

Koho’s Strategic Funding: A Beacon of Stability in Fintech’s Turbulent Seas

Introduction In a financial landscape where instability has become a

A New Chapter in UK Banking: Coventry Building Society’s Potential Takeover of Co-operative Bank
Bravura Solutions: Embarking on a New Leadership Era with APAC and EMEA CEOs

Bravura Solutions: Embarking on a New Leadership Era with APAC and EMEA CEOs

Introduction In a significant move, Bravura Solutions, an esteemed player

Trade Republic: From Neobroker to Full-Fledged Bank – The Journey to ECB Licensing

Trade Republic: From Neobroker to Full-Fledged Bank – The Journey to ECB Licensing

Introduction The Berlin-based neobroker, Trade Republic, has achieved a significant

Clara Revolutionizing Financial Transactions in Brazil

Clara Revolutionizing Financial Transactions in Brazil

In a bold move to dominate Brazil's burgeoning fintech sector,