FinTech News
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RegTech is Becoming FinTech's Best Ally - FTW Sunday EditorialRegTech is no longer just a compliance tool—it's becoming one of fintech’s sharpest strategic levers. Here's why it matters in 2025.
Sunday, April 20th 2025 05:00AM -
New York Attorney General Targets Earned Wage Access (EWA) Providers for Alleged Illegal LendingThe New York Attorney General files lawsuits against two EWA providers, sparking a broader debate about regulatory oversight and consumer protection in fintech.
Tuesday, April 15th 2025 07:24PM -
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Wednesday, March 26th 2025 09:24PM -
Nu Holdings Strengthens Fintech Leadership in Latin AmericaNu Holdings, the parent company of Nubank, continues to reshape Latin American finance with accessible, tech-driven banking services amid regional growth and regulatory complexity.
Tuesday, April 15th 2025 05:24PM -
Brazilian Fintech Meliuz Proposes Expansion of Bitcoin Reserves Amid Crypto Market ShiftsMeliuz plans to expand its bitcoin holdings, positioning itself as a fintech innovator in Brazil amid evolving crypto regulation and rising digital asset adoption.
Tuesday, April 15th 2025 05:00PM -
Tapcheck Raises $225 Million to Scale Real-Time Pay Platform Across U.S.Tapcheck secures $225M to expand its earned wage access platform, supporting product growth, partnerships, and financial wellness tools for U.S. employees.
Tuesday, April 15th 2025 04:27PM -
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Mission 300: African leaders pledge to advance clean cooking solutions for Africa at milestone Energy SummitTanzania leading continental efforts to promote clean cooking with President Suluhu Hassan as ambassador
Saturday, February 1st 2025 01:00AM -
Fintech Infrastructure Startup Solid Files for Bankruptcy After Raising $81 MillionDespite raising $81 million, fintech platform Solid has filed for bankruptcy. The collapse underscores key lessons about scalability, execution, and risk in financial infrastructure.
Thursday, April 10th 2025 09:06PM -
Fintech Stocks Retreat as Tariff Pause Optimism Wears OffInitial enthusiasm over a U.S. tariff pause fades, sending fintech stocks like Affirm and PayPal lower as investor caution returns. Sector remains sensitive to trade volatility.
Thursday, April 10th 2025 08:46PM -
Alinea Invest Secures $10.4 Million to Empower Gen Z Investors Through FintechFintech startup Alinea Invest raises $10.4M in Series A funding to expand its investment platform tailored to Generation Z, focusing on education, access, and community.
Thursday, April 10th 2025 08:29PM -
Markets Surge as U.S. Suspends Tariffs for Over 75 Countries, While China Faces Increased Trade PenaltiesThe U.S. announces a 90-day pause on tariffs for key trade partners, sparking a stock market rally. China, however, faces higher duties as tensions deepen.
Thursday, April 10th 2025 04:10PM -
Fintech Funding Shows Strength as Haball and Pennylane Secure Major Rounds Despite Market UncertaintyDespite global volatility and market pressure following Trump’s new tariffs, fintech funding continues with Haball raising $52 million and Pennylane doubling its valuation to $2.2 billion.
Tuesday, April 8th 2025 07:57PM -
Tariffs and FinTech: What Trump’s Move Might Really Cost Us - FTW Sunday EditorialTrump’s new tariffs may stall fintech growth, delay IPOs, and drive inflation—raising questions about who really benefits, and who bears the cost in a rapidly shifting economy.
Sunday, April 6th 2025 09:22PM -
Chime Delays IPO Amid Market Turmoil Linked to New U.S. TariffsFintech company Chime has postponed its IPO plans following steep market losses triggered by new U.S. tariffs. Klarna and other firms have taken similar steps amid global uncertainty.
Sunday, April 6th 2025 07:56PM -
Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg Lose Over $75 Billion in Two Days as Trump Tariffs Roil MarketsTech stocks plunge after President Trump’s tariff announcement, wiping out over $75 billion in net worth from Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg amid broad market losses.
Saturday, April 5th 2025 09:12PM -
European Union May Impose Penalties on Elon Musk’s X Over Digital Services Act ViolationsThe European Union may issue penalties against Elon Musk’s X for violating the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over transparency, disinformation, and ad practices.
Saturday, April 5th 2025 08:19PM -
Klarna Delays IPO Amid Market Uncertainty Following Trump Tariff AnnouncementKlarna pauses its IPO plans after market volatility triggered by new U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump. The fintech was expected to raise $1 billion at a $15 billion valuation.
Friday, April 4th 2025 08:39PM -
Plaid Valuation Drops to $6.1 Billion in $575 Million Secondary Share SaleFintech firm Plaid raises $575 million in a secondary share sale, cutting its valuation to $6.1 billion as it charts a path to IPO.
Thursday, April 3rd 2025 08:21PM -
Ayan Capital Secures £25 Million in Shariah-Compliant Debt to Expand Halal Finance ServicesIslamic fintech Ayan Capital raises £25 million in Shariah-compliant debt from Partners for Growth to grow its halal vehicle finance and lifestyle offering in the UK.
Thursday, April 3rd 2025 07:47PM -
Visa Reportedly Offers Apple $100 Million to Replace Mastercard in Apple Card DealVisa has reportedly offered Apple $100 million to replace Mastercard as the network behind Apple Card, as fintech firms compete for influence in major payment ecosystems.
Thursday, April 3rd 2025 07:22PM -
Circle Files for $5 Billion IPO on NYSE After Surviving Industry ShocksStablecoin issuer Circle files to go public with a $5 billion IPO on the NYSE. Backed by JPMorgan and Citigroup, the fintech firm signals a new era for crypto-linked finance.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 09:20PM -
OpenAI to Raise $40 Billion in SoftBank-Led Round, Eyes $300 Billion ValuationOpenAI secures up to $40 billion in new funding led by SoftBank, aiming to boost AI research and infrastructure. The round could double its valuation to $300 billion.
Tuesday, April 1st 2025 08:20PM -
Tether Becomes Sixth Largest Bitcoin Holder, Reaches over 92,000 BTC in Treasury StrategyTether’s Bitcoin holdings top 92,000 BTC, making it the sixth largest single-wallet holder. Its Q1 purchases reflect a growing corporate strategy to use Bitcoin as a treasury reserve.
Tuesday, April 1st 2025 07:39PM -
Robinhood Expands Into Banking With Cash Delivery and 4% APY for Gold MembersRobinhood announces new online banking services with 4% APY, FDIC pass-through insurance, and physical cash delivery—available to Gold subscribers in fall 2025.
Tuesday, April 1st 2025 06:47PM -
Crypto Users in South Korea Surpass 16 Million, Outpacing Stock InvestorsOver 16 million South Koreans now hold cryptocurrency accounts, exceeding stock investors as digital asset adoption reaches new levels amid post-election momentum.
Monday, March 31st 2025 08:35PM