FinTech News
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Linqto Files for Bankruptcy Amid Federal Probes and Legal Fallout Over Private Equity OfferingsLinqto filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 8 following SEC investigations and legal challenges tied to its handling of private equity sales, including shares in Ripple.
Saturday, July 19th 2025 08:08AM -
JPMorgan to Charge Data Aggregators for Customer Access, Signaling Shift in Fintech StrategyJPMorgan will begin charging data aggregators for consumer account access, raising questions about fintech competition, open banking, and data control in the U.S. market.
Friday, July 18th 2025 07:59PM -
XRP in Focus as SEC Nears Decision on Ripple Lawsuit and ETF ApprovalThe SEC is approaching a key decision in its case against Ripple Labs, while also approving a leveraged XRP ETF. Investors are watching closely as legal clarity for XRP nears.
Friday, July 18th 2025 07:49PM -
UK Payments Firm Yetipay Secures £3.5M to Expand Platform and Develop New ProductsYetipay, a UK-based payments company, has raised £3.5 million through equity and debt financing to expand its platform and serve retail and hospitality clients.
Thursday, July 17th 2025 08:56PM -
Trendyol, Baykar, Ant International, and ADQ Sign Agreement to Explore Fintech Venture in TurkeyTrendyol, Baykar, Ant International, and ADQ have signed an MoU to explore a fintech platform offering digital financial services in Turkey, pending regulatory approvals.
Thursday, July 17th 2025 08:07PM -
CNBC Releases 2025 Ranking of the World's Top Fintech CompaniesCNBC and Statista have released the 2025 list of the world’s top fintech companies, highlighting 300 firms leading in payments, lending, digital banking, and compliance.
Thursday, July 17th 2025 11:49AM -
Bitget Launches Institutional Crypto Services for Fintech Firms in NigeriaBitget introduces institutional-grade crypto services in Nigeria, offering local fintechs access to liquidity tools, APIs, and white-label solutions.
Wednesday, July 16th 2025 11:53AM -
FinTech Alliance PH Pushes for Tighter Oversight on Online Gambling PlatformsFinTech Alliance PH backs stricter e-gambling rules, urging improved regulation, due diligence, and public education to protect Filipino consumers.
Wednesday, July 16th 2025 09:38AM -
Fintech Stocks Rebound as Analysts Downplay Impact of JPMorgan Data FeesShares of Block, PayPal, and other fintech firms climbed after analysts said JPMorgan’s proposed data access fees pose minimal threat.
Tuesday, July 15th 2025 11:15AM -
Crypto Credit Cards Redefined: Inside Nexo’s Asset-Preserving Finance Shift in EuropeNexo reports triple-digit growth in card activity as crypto users turn to collateralized credit cards to spend without selling assets.
Tuesday, July 15th 2025 10:27AM -
Ziglu Collapse Reveals Deepening Concerns Over Crypto Fund MismanagementBritish fintech Ziglu has entered administration after a £2 million shortfall, freezing £2.7 million in user funds and prompting new scrutiny over crypto investment products.
Monday, July 14th 2025 03:24PM -
Astra Fintech Acquires Dexlab to Expand Solana-Based Token InfrastructureAstra Fintech acquires Solana-native Dexlab for $10 million, aiming to strengthen programmable token infrastructure and fintech use cases in Asia.
Monday, July 14th 2025 12:16PM -
Lloyds Eyes Fintech Firm CurveLloyds Banking Group is in talks to acquire fintech firm Curve for up to £120 million, aiming to expand its digital payments infrastructure.
Monday, July 14th 2025 11:59AM -
Bitcoin Enters In-Game PaymentsZBD enables Bitcoin microtransactions in iOS game SaruTobi, introducing Lightning-powered in-app purchases under evolving regulatory conditions.
Sunday, July 13th 2025 12:09PM -
Blockchain Accountability for Finance - The Cardano Foundation Unveils ReeveThe Cardano Foundation unveils Reeve, a blockchain-based platform designed to bring transparency and verifiability to financial reporting systems.
Sunday, July 13th 2025 11:40AM -
The Cost of Access: How Data Is Becoming Fintech’s Most Expensive Asset - FTW Sunday EditorialAs banks and AI providers introduce fees for data access, fintech firms face a new operational reality—where data is no longer free.
Sunday, July 13th 2025 07:02AM -
Cursor Faces Backlash Over Pro Plan Pricing ShiftAnysphere's Cursor is under scrutiny after users report surprise charges from a new Pro plan model, prompting an apology and promised refunds.
Saturday, July 12th 2025 12:29PM -
JPMorgan to Charge Fintechs for Bank Data AccessJPMorgan plans to charge fintechs for access to customer bank data, challenging the core of open banking and reshaping fintech business models.
Saturday, July 12th 2025 12:12PM -
SEC Signals Shift in Crypto ETF PolicyThe SEC’s new crypto ETF disclosure guidelines could speed up altcoin fund approvals, marking a major shift in U.S. digital asset regulation.
Saturday, July 12th 2025 11:10AM -
Huspy Raises $59M to Expand Mortgage Fintech Across Middle East and EuropeDubai-based mortgage fintech Huspy secures $59 million in Series B funding to expand into Saudi Arabia and accelerate growth across Europe.
Wednesday, July 9th 2025 11:13AM -
Revolut Faces Delays in UK Banking License MobilisationRevolut risks missing a key milestone in its UK banking license process, raising concerns over regulatory delays amid global expansion efforts.
Wednesday, July 9th 2025 10:03AM -
CoreWeave Acquires Core Scientific in $9B AI Infrastructure DealCoreWeave will acquire Core Scientific in a $9 billion all-stock deal to boost data center capacity and support the growing demand for AI infrastructure.
Tuesday, July 8th 2025 11:53AM -
Fintech Gains Momentum in Saudi Sukuk MarketTali Ventures invests in Tarmeez Capital to support growth in Sharia-compliant fintech as Saudi Arabia targets a SAR 954B debt market by 2030.
Tuesday, July 8th 2025 11:45AM -
Klar’s $190M Raise Signals Mexico’s Fintech MaturityDigital bank Klar has raised $190 million in a Series C round, bringing its valuation over $800 million and accelerating Mexico’s fintech growth.
Tuesday, July 8th 2025 11:36AM -
Okra’s Collapse Signals Warning for Africa’s Crypto and Fintech AmbitionsThe shutdown of Nigeria-based Okra marks a major moment for Africa’s fintech and crypto future, raising concerns about sustainability, infrastructure, and the path to decentralized finance.
Monday, July 7th 2025 10:37AM