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Blockchain technology helps fintech startups that want to control their finances and business management, attract investors and stay ahead of the competition.

Personal loans are often used in Singapore to benefit from the many opportunities offered by the country.

Blockchain without cryptocurrencies: it's possible, but only with certain blockchains – and many businesses are using them. Discover more with FinTech Weekly.

Running a business can be one of the best ways to be financially secure and achieve your goals.

Blockchain business models help entrepreneurs revolutionize how they do business – also for their customers. Discover more with FinTech Weekly.

How to negotiate a pay raise? It’s an overwhelming task, but here are some tips to succeed – and things to avoid.

Blockchain, an evolving technology that has influenced many industries, including finance, tech, real estate, and gaming, is created by various programming languages.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a crucial role in the growth and expansion of businesses worldwide. They enable companies to increase market share, diversify product and service offerings, and achieve economies of scale. A successful M&A transaction can lead to significant competitive advantages and long-term value creation for the involved organizations.

The fintech sector is crowded, and small businesses face unique advertising challenges, from limited budgets to building trust. This guide explores actionable strategies to overcome these hurdles, leveraging targeted campaigns, cost-effective solutions, and content marketing to drive growth and connect with the right audience. Discover how to maximize your advertising impact and achieve measurable success in the FinTech sector.

X is no longer just a social app. X isn’t just about tweets—or posts, as they’re now called. The platform is stepping into finance, introducing a payment system called ‘X Money’ in partnership with Visa. The idea? Instant money transfers, right inside the app.

DeepSeek's AI model provides small tech companies with access to advanced artificial intelligence at a lower cost, offering both potential benefits and serious challenges, particularly regarding privacy, security, and server reliability.

President Donald Trump's recent tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China may affect financial technology (fintech) firms. This article examines potential consequences for the fintech sector.

Cushion, a fintech company that helped consumers manage bank fees and buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans, has shut down. The closure highlights the ongoing struggles fintech startups face, even as some companies prepare for public offerings.

Explore how RPA & AI are transforming the financial sector—boosting efficiency, compliance, and risk management. Learn key technologies, trends, and future insights.

What is deep tech and how is it changing finance? Explore the role of VCs, the differences between fintech and deep tech, current applications, and future developments.

Explore the evolution of fintech investments, the rise of deep tech in finance, and the shifting role of VCs post-Covid. In this exclusive interview, Anthony Georgiades shares insights on the future of tech-driven finance.

This article explores how former employees of tech giants like Google, Facebook, and OpenAI have transitioned from structured corporate roles to launch their own successful companies. We highlight the stories of Sridhar Ramaswamy and Mira Murati, examine why many employees leave despite prestigious positions, and analyze what their departures mean for the tech industry.

Discover the ethical challenges of deploying DeepSeek AI in fintech, including data privacy, AI bias, and consumer trust. Learn best practices for secure and responsible AI implementation.

Stripe has reached a $91.5 billion valuation through a tender offer for employees and investors, bringing it close to its 2021 peak of $95 billion. Despite financial strength, the company has no immediate IPO plans, citing long-term growth priorities. Stripe credits AI-driven innovation and stablecoin adoption for its rising valuation, with $1.4 trillion in total payments processed in 2024.

In the rapidly evolving fintech landscape, pricing strategy is crucial in customer acquisition, retention and revenue generation. With increasing competition, fintech companies must adopt innovative pricing models that align with customer expectations and maximize profitability. 

FinTech Weekly launches a special initiative for International Women’s Day, featuring a series of interviews with leading women in fintech. These conversations spotlight their experiences, challenges, and perspectives on inclusivity in the industry.

FinTech Weekly x International Women’s Day – In this exclusive interview, Lissele Pratt shares her journey in fintech, the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry, and her mission to create a more inclusive financial sector.

FinTech Weekly x International Women’s Day – In this exclusive interview, Nicky Senyard, CEO and Founder of Fintel Connect, shares her journey in fintech, the challenges of scaling a business, and the barriers women still face in leadership. She discusses the impact of AI on financial marketing, the path to true gender parity, and her advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs. Read her insights on leadership, inclusion, and the future of fintech.

FinTech Weekly x International Women’s Day – Cindy Turner, Chief Product Officer at Worldpay, shares her insights on fintech innovation, AI in payments, and scaling global payment solutions. She also discusses leadership challenges, work-life balance, and advice for aspiring fintech product leaders. Read her exclusive interview on the future of payments and inclusivity in fintech.

FinTech Weekly x International Women’s Day – Simona Savickienė, Head of Marketing at ConnectPay, shares her insights on fintech marketing, brand trust, and the trends shaping the industry. She discusses balancing creativity with compliance, the importance of work-life balance, and the skills needed to thrive in fintech marketing. Read her exclusive interview on leadership, innovation, and making meaningful connections in financial technology.

FinTech Weekly x International Women’s Day – Laura Galdikiene, Chief Economist at ConnectPay, discusses how fintech can drive financial inclusion, the role of behavioral economics in smarter decision-making, and why cross-border payments remain a key area for innovation. She also shares insights on work-life balance, the gender pay gap, and creating a more inclusive financial sector. Read her exclusive interview on the future of financial services and economic innovation.

FinTech Weekly x International Women’s Day – Virginija Lesciauskaite, CFO & Chair of the Board at ConnectPay, shares insights on financial leadership, balancing growth with sustainability, and the evolving role of CFOs in fintech. She discusses regulatory costs, talent shortages, and the importance of flexible work arrangements in supporting career progression. Read her exclusive interview on strategic financial leadership and industry evolution.

Discover 19 overlooked fintech trends that could reshape finance, from behavioral finance for debt reduction to real-time payroll and blockchain analytics. Read expert insights now.

SoFi has finalized an up to $5 billion agreement with Blue Owl Capital to expand its loan platform business. This fintech deal highlights the increasing demand for digital lending solutions and institutional backing of personal loans.

Fintech conferences are essential for professionals looking to connect, learn, and stay ahead in financial technology. This guide covers what to expect, benefits, and preparation tips to make the most of these events.

Swedish fintech Klarna files for U.S. IPO, reporting a 24% revenue increase and its first profit in years. The buy now, pay later giant aims to raise $1 billion at a $15 billion valuation. Read more on its financial turnaround, market competition, and strategic moves.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has rapidly changed how consumers approach spending, offering flexible, short-term credit with no or low interest. While fintech companies and retailers champion its benefits, regulators and economists warn of rising risks.

Philippine fintech leader GCash is preparing for a public listing that could value the company at a minimum of $8 billion. The IPO timeline depends on regulatory decisions regarding public float requirements, while investor interest and market conditions shape the listing strategy.

Kraken acquires futures trading platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, marking the largest crypto-traditional finance transaction to date and expanding Kraken’s service offerings.

DoorDash partners with Klarna to provide flexible payment options for food, groceries, and more. The collaboration marks Klarna’s push into everyday spending categories.

Chime introduces Instant Loans, allowing eligible members to access up to $500 instantly with no credit check. Learn how this fintech solution aims to provide affordable and convenient borrowing.

Cryptocurrency-friendly trading platform eToro has filed for a US IPO, aiming for a potential $5 billion valuation as it seeks to expand its investor base on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

CoreWeave's IPO opens below targets and closes its first trading day without gains, signaling weaker investor interest in AI startups amid broader market caution.

Charlie Javice, founder of fintech startup Frank, found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by fabricating user data. The verdict follows a six-week trial.

Elon Musk sells social media platform X to his own AI company xAI for $33 billion, aiming to integrate AI capabilities with X’s broad user base.

Revolut’s valuation climbs to $48 billion after Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust increases its stake. The digital bank sharpens focus on crypto, regulation, and future IPO prospects.

Islamic 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.

Stablecoin 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.

Visa 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.

Fintech firm Plaid raises $575 million in a secondary share sale, cutting its valuation to $6.1 billion as it charts a path to IPO.

Klarna 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.

Tech 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.

Fintech 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.

Despite 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.

The 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.

Despite raising $81 million, fintech platform Solid has filed for bankruptcy. The collapse underscores key lessons about scalability, execution, and risk in financial infrastructure.

Tapcheck secures $225M to expand its earned wage access platform, supporting product growth, partnerships, and financial wellness tools for U.S. employees.

Nu Holdings, the parent company of Nubank, continues to reshape Latin American finance with accessible, tech-driven banking services amid regional growth and regulatory complexity.

The New York Attorney General files lawsuits against two EWA providers, sparking a broader debate about regulatory oversight and consumer protection in fintech.

Buy now, pay later services are evolving with tech and regulation. Explore what’s next for BNPL and how it's reshaping digital payments.

To compete in a crowded fintech market, companies must build strategic partnerships and platforms that unlock sustainable growth and value creation. Insights by Jeff Wood.

Fintech brands are embracing financial influencers to reach new audiences. Here’s how to maximize the benefits while managing compliance and trust.

Ant Group opens cross-border trade centers in Guangzhou to boost digital commerce and payments across the Greater Bay Area.

Fiserv announces a new fintech hub in Kansas, expands its AppMarket, and prepares for Q1 2025 earnings, signaling a broader digital strategy.

The leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp.

Revolut reported a record $1.5B profit for 2024 as it prepares to launch its full UK banking operations, opening the door to new lending services.

Jonathan Rose, CEO of BlockTrust IRA, shares how AI and cryptocurrency are reshaping retirement strategies—highlighting both the promise and the practical challenges of integrating digital assets into long-term financial planning.

Digital banks are transforming finance in Africa by enabling mobile-first payments, bypassing USD dependency, and unlocking intra-African trade. Discover how they’re leapfrogging traditional banks and reshaping the continent’s financial future.

Mongolia's LendMN raises $20M from Lendable to expand digital lending for MSMEs. The largest fintech deal in the country reflects rising investor confidence in frontier market innovation.

Mexico’s fintech sector is gaining momentum with startups like Clara and Plata scaling fast. But outdated regulation and informal market structures still challenge progress.

Discover practical strategies to overcome regulatory, operational, and customer experience challenges when launching fintech products. Learn how strong partnerships, RegTech, and proactive risk management drive success.

Andrew Jamison, CEO of Extend, shares insights on how focus, trust, and customer understanding drive better digital payment solutions in fintech. Read the full interview.

UK fintech Kani Payments partners with travel paytech firm Swiipr to streamline airline compensation reporting and support global platform expansion.

Amazon denies reports it planned to show Trump’s new tariffs in product prices after White House criticism and direct contact from the president.

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Twitter doesn’t exist anymore. As shown by a court filing, the company was merged with X Corp. The company, owned by Elon Musk, adds another piece ...

Despite the recent downturns that hit the digital assets market, Paul Chan Mo-po – Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary – said he’s optimistic about the...

ChatGPT has a Chinese rival. Tongyi Qianwen is the AI model created by Alibaba. The name of the chatbot can be translated as “seeking the truth fro...

Frank, the fintech app created in 2017 by Charlie Javice, is facing serious troubles. The founder of the application, created to help students appl...

After the very short administration of Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak is now the Prime Minister of the UK. The unrealized tax cuts he inherits have just wo...

Fintech skills are in great demand, as well as companies able to find innovative solutions. This is the goal behind the FinTech Innovation Lab New ...

Especially during an economic crisis, business is the real game-changer. Of course, businesses also need help to cope with economic difficulties – ...

Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, addressed the economic crisis suffered by Ghana during a speech delivered at the FinTech Festival in Acc...

According to the J.D Power 2022 Canada Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, 6 out of 10 small businesses in Canada are considered financially...

The African fintech space thrives, and the 2022 edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge has recently rewarded a fintech company, Touch and Pay, wi...

The FTX collapse has legal consequences for its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. The young entrepreneur is known not only for FTX, but also for being a ...

BlockFi, the cryptocurrency lender mainly focused on small businesses, finally filed for bankruptcy in the US on Monday, following the fall of FTX.

African fintech thrives, and it's improving the quality of life and allowing for impressive innovation in the continent. Orda, the African cloud op...

Even if the UK has been considered, for a long time, the best place to build a fintech - especially a global fintech, now the best place may be the...

Despite the fact that fintech is going through tough times, some fintech firms still manage to succeed and raise their valuations. One of these suc...

Another report, published by Market.us, confirms the success of artificial intelligence: according to the report, AI in the fintech sector alone sh...

Despite the open letter, it might be that the market doesn’t want the development of artificial intelligence to stop. The controversy is not only b...

The fintech Tellus made headlines many times because of the promises of high interest rates on customers’ funds. But the company used a specific s...

It’s no secret that the US is using the hard line with the digital asset market. One of the consequences is that developers are leaving the nationa...

Artificial intelligence seems to play a pivotal role also in the disputes between the United States and China. According to the investment firm Wed...

Startups focused on limiting the effects of climate change are attracting more investors. African fintechs make no exception, and among them the mo...

As Warren Buffett suggested to shareholders in the 80s, during a period of high inflation, the best businesses to buy have rapid growth as one of t...

Blockchain without cryptocurrencies: it's possible, but only with certain blockchains – and many businesses are using them. Since blockchain and...

Another report, published by Market.us, confirms the success of artificial intelligence: according to the report, AI in the fintech sector alone sh...

Despite the open letter, it might be that the market doesn’t want the development of artificial intelligence to stop. The controversy is not only b...

The tech giant Google is planning to add AI – Artificial Intelligence – to its business model. As reported by the New York Times, the company is wo...

In the meantime in Europe, investors and business owners are concerned about the new proposed law to regulate generative AI. The AI Act is only a d...

OpenAI and ChatGPT are also revolutionizing the fintech space. Fintech companies can use the AI chatbot especially to improve consumers’ experience...

The African fintech Kredete launched its AI-based lending platform on April 16th, during an event held in Victoria Island. The new platform will al...

According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report: Fintech Edition shared by Startup Genome, the top five fintech ecosystems in 2021 are Singapore, ...

Another successful fintech company is the London-based Toqio. The company, which offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that allows its custom...

Alibaba Cloud partners with the Avalanche blockchain to launch its Node-as-a-Service initiative. Avalanche users will be able to use the Alibaba Cl...

According to Jonathan Krane (KraneShares), the Chinese government won't introduce new regulations for the tech sector. Regulations introduced so fa...

Italy joins the European countries that are cashing in on crypto trading profits. This move comes after the choice of many crypto-related businesse...

According to data shared by Dealroom, London is one of the top countries to attract fintech investments. Since the beginning of 2022, the city has ...

Even if African fintech is still a young sector, it proved to be successful in terms of investments. For 2023, the BDO Fintech In Africa report ide...

Fintech plays a major role in financial inclusivity not only by providing the tools to allow people to have easier access to financial services, bu...

Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures, which has already invested in top companies like Qonto, Bitpanda, N26, is one of the top investors behind TreeCard. F...

Top tech companies, among which we find Amazon, Apple, Meta, Lyft, Stripe, and Twitter, stopped hiring or announced huge layoffs. This is the resul...

Fintech in Latin America and Africa is a thriving sector: the need to solve the issues of unbanked people made startups and established companies o...

OpenAI, the nonprofit organization founded by Sam Altman and Elon Musk then became a for-profit company, launched a new program – called Converge –...

Chime, the popular fintech firm, is now among the fintech companies that needed to announce layoffs. The neobank has to cut 12% of Chime’s staff t...

The government tasked the Bank of Canada with supervising fintech and paytech firms that provide businesses with innovative payment methods. This t...

The 2022 edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival was the occasion for institutions and fintech firms to launch new fintech products and services,...

While tech giants increasingly invest in AI, there are also increasing concerns about how far it can go. One of the last interviews to Elon Musk do...

In the meantime in the UK, the attempts to become a fintech hub still don’t produce the expected results. The Deputy Chairman of the Policy Committ...

With the surge of tech layoffs, there’s also a surge in opportunities for fintech companies and startups: they can now find tech talents, and choos...

The European Payment Initiative (EPI), acquired Currence Ideal and Payconiq, but it now has to lower its ambitions. Born with the intention to allo...

Artificial intelligence, along with blockchain, was included in our list of the fintech trends for 2023. Discover how different technologies have a...

In the meantime in Hong Kong, monetary authorities go on with their plan to create a regulatory framework that can help crypto firms to be fully co...

Owners Bank, the digital bank designed to offer small businesses the same financial opportunities offered by big banks to big companies, announced ...

New fintech companies arise to meet the needs of Muslims that want to be a part of the fintech boom experienced by Southeast Asia. These fintechs f...

Good news for Twitter creators. Elon Musk’s plan to turn Twitter into an “Everything” and user-centric app took a step forward. Musk announced the...

Amidst all the difficulties CeFi had to cope with in 2022, we talked about the top CeFi lawsuits under a 2023 perspective – read the complete artic...

Artificial intelligence seems to play a pivotal role also in the disputes between the United States and China. According to the investment firm Wed...

The big Chinese e-commerce, JD.COm, wants to win Beijing’s approval for its fintech arm. Even if the regulatory measures of the Chinese government...

2022 marks the 10ht anniversary of fintech, and despite the impressive rise of this industry, fintech companies and startups should prepare for the...

Fintech meets healthcare with the launch of the fintech platform offered by Nomi Health. The healthcare company, already focused on making healthca...

Once again, fintech is able to solve common issues that might not be properly addressed by more traditional businesses. One of these problems is ho...

Integrated Finance, the fintech infrastructure provider, launched its Fintech Foundation. Thanks to this incubator, emerging fintech realities can ...

In 2022, over 150,000 workers lost their jobs, especially in fintech sectors, because of the layoffs of big fintech companies. What about all those...

Despite the challenging times, there’s no doubt that fintech is one of the thriving industries, and it spans across multiple sectors. Turkey organi...

Japan is not only reconsidering its regulations regarding cryptocurrencies, but also expanding its investments in the fintech sector. The Indonesia...

Smartpay, the Japanese fintech company founded by seasoned fintech professionals with previous experiences in companies like Facebook and Stripe, l...

Predictions seem to already prove their reliability. The focus on decentralization, the will of giving people control over their data and the need ...

At the end of 2021, fintech entrepreneurs and experts predicted that blockchain would be a useful technology to find innovative solutions within th...

Asia, as well as the rest of the world, witnessed ups and downs for what concerns fintech. But financial technology is still one of the main driver...

Bubbles and layoffs made regulators focus more on the fintech market. All the fintech companies involved in scandals and problems also made critics...

Predictions for 2022 saw fintech as the top player in financial inclusion. To reach this goal and, at the same time, comply with stricter regulatio...

To face another top issue of fintech, frauds, fintech firms are finding new solutions to avoid them and help customers to operate in a safer enviro...

Economists surveyed during the World Economic Forum (WEF - Davos) all predict a recession this year. Among the many dramatic events that occurred d...

The stocks of Wise, one of the most popular fintech companies, are down again, as shown by the reports produced at the end of 2022. Investors are f...

Revolut, after the criticisms that hit the company, is assembling a new team of professionals to track the behavior of the entire staff. In fact, s...

Despite ESG – environmental, social and governance – being a new trend in investments, not everyone agrees. Many concerns are not related to ESG it...

As mentioned, not only consumers but also investors care about ESG and want the businesses and institutions they cooperate with to follow ESG best ...

Fintech plays a major role in the achievement of ESG-related goals. Singapore keeps this in mind, and one of the most significant speeches delivere...

In fact, the MAS has developed an ESG Impact Hub, where ESG fintech startups can meet investors and financial institutions, to create an ESG-friend...

India is another country where ESG and sustainable finance are taken into high consideration: a panel of the IFSCA – International Financial Servic...

Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested on Monday in the Bahamas, and it's likely he will be extradited. The founder of FTX and protagonist of the FTX scand...

CoinDesk, owned by Digital Currency Group - the same group that owns Grayscale Bitcoin Trust - reports that the largest bitcoin fund hit a record-h...

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is currently selling off faster than Bitcoin - the cryptocurrency that the fund owns. Even if this is generating for the fu...

In these messy times, banks and fintech companies are cooperating more to reach financial results for their clients. This decision might be a direc...

The Fed may rise interest rates once again to face inflation. During the next FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee), the Fed could announce rates be...

Walmart has always been interested in fintech, and now it's backing a fintech startup called One. The startup is aimed at creating tailor-made BNPL...

Economists surveyed during the World Economic Forum (WEF - Davos) all predict a recession this year. Among the many dramatic events that occurred d...

The stocks of Wise, one of the most popular fintech companies, are down again, as shown by the reports produced at the end of 2022. Investors are f...

Revolut, after the criticisms that hit the company, is assembling a new team of professionals to track the behavior of the entire staff. In fact, s...

Alternative payment methods create competition between banks and fintech businesses focused on favoring people to use both debit and credit cards a...

ESG and global warming are two of the most discussed topics today, and for sure, fintech firms and the modern economy in general need to work to so...

The Porsche NFT collection hasn’t met expectations. After the launch, the price of the non-fungible tokens produced by the German carmaker fell bel...

Fintech and fintech businesses, driven by the intention to solve global issues and to be inclusive, focus on topics like ESG. For what concerns the...

The fintech firm Stripe signed a deal with Amazon to become a strategic payment partner of the giant founded by Jeff Bezos. The result of this deal...

ESG investing constantly increases, and 2022 proved to be a successful year for this type of investments. In fact, climate fintech companies reache...

Home automation is one of the trends of these years, and fintech meets IoT to deliver products that improve automation and make life a little easier.

The fintech startup Wahed, which is backed by the popular player Paul Pogba and the oil giant Saudi Aramco, launches a new bank branch in London to...

The seed investment round of Coverdash, an insurtech startup focused on providing insurance to businesses of all sizes, was so successful to be ove...

Power Finance, the 2-year old New York-based fintech firm, has been acquired by Marqeta – and this represents the first acquisition for the company...

Elon Musk’s Twitter is going to allow payments directly on the social media platform. In fact, the company began to apply for the required licenses...

ChatGPT has been making headlines since it was created in November 2022. The artificial intelligence model is able to write creatively, answer ques...

Kate Moody and Benjamin Ensor discuss the more relevant fintech news with professionals – the digital bank Vexi case, the financial inequality that...

ChatGPT, the AI product created by OpenAI and backed by Microsoft, continues to make headlines, but there might be a strong competitor around the c...

The growth of the fintech industry is led also by crypto and blockchain companies. The non-profit organization Mena Fintech Association is partneri...

BaaS – Banking-as-a-Service – has benefited from the fintech investment boom, but it’s now facing some challenges: not only the increasing competit...

It’s no mystery that the UK wants to become a leading country in the fintech space. To further favour financial innovation, the UK is launching a n...

CRED, the Indian fintech company, is launching a BNPL – Buy Now, Pay Later – service. This will help the company to expand its services and offer m...

Integrating blockchain technology with your business model needs careful planning, and this is a move that can allow your business to face competit...

As businesses of any size can integrate blockchain technology, fintech startups can use DLT to stay ahead of competition, attract more investments,...

Stripe, the popular internet payment processor, found a solution to solve the main problem faced by many Web3 companies. The “cold start problem” ...

BharatPe, the Indian fintech that facilitates payments and money lending for merchants, has already received $650 million in funding rounds. Dhanra...

Even the most successful fintech companies are going ahead with layoffs – and it’s really likely that we will witness new layoffs in the near futur...

Valentina Drofa, founder of the fintech PR consultancy Drofa Comms, reflects on the current state of fintech: fintech startups, in Q3 2022, raised ...

The German fintech Mondu announces MonduSell. This fintech firm, focused on B2B payments, will now focus also on B2C payments. Some of the strength...

The digital investment platform Stackwell is focused on eliminating the racial wealth gap. The company announced its Redefining Black Wealth, aimed...

On Monday, Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said that the Biden administration is comparing the situations of the different cry...

Benjamin Henson, host of the Fintech Insider podcast, invited Lena Hackeloer, Mary Agbesanwa and Ruth Foxe Blader to his recent podcast episode to ...

John Ray III, new CEO of FTX who is also leading the FTX debtors, spoke during a House Financial Services Committee, accusing Grayscale. The sister...

The fintech firm Griffin is now transitioning from fintech startup to bank. The London-based fintech is officially on the Financial Conduct Authori...

Fintech layoffs don’t stop. Banking technology company Amount cut off 25% of its workers, about 130 people. These cuts are the second round of layo...

In just a couple of months, the fintech application GloriFi winds down. The startup wanted to celebrate conservative values for conservative custom...

FTX, the crypto exchange that is making headlines, chose Bahamas as the country for its headquarters over one ago. The country wants to attract cry...

FTX collapse seems to affect other crypto companies like Coinbase. The shares of the popular centralized crypto exchange tumble – despite its CEO, ...

But the most affected by the collapse of FTX are, of course, its customers. The bankruptcy of the exchange is one of the largest ever seen in the c...

What about companies that actually had exposure to FTX? BlockFi is one of them, and the popular crypto company is preparing for bankruptcy. Genesis...

Patrick Jenkins asks an interesting question, we’re paraphrasing: why top players in the payments industry are still not facing their Kodak moment?...

Alloy and Gartner Peer Insights released a report that is the result of a survey of 100 fintech personalities. The report shows that the main conce...

Despite these messy times for the global economy, crypto investors and fintechs, there are some cases more successful than others – despite what th...

In the meantime, the Hong Kong based fintech firm Quantifeed, backed by HSBC, has acquired Alpima, the UK based SaaS company, to offer new services...

According to American Banker, 20% of users abandon opening a new account or a transaction because it was taking too long. Fintech firms address thi...

Fintech Insider asks an interesting question: what's the role of engineers in financial services? And what's their role in a constantly changing ma...

Elon Musk is still making headlines for how he manages Twitter. A recent poll showed that most users don't want him to manage the company, and also...

The Chinese fintech market is transforming how money is managed and fintech is perceived around the world. Moreover, the power of the market of thi...

InsurTech Superscript has completed a £45 million series B funding round, which will be used to develop Superscript’s underwriting and broking capa...

Salesforce announced that it’s slashing off 10% of the staff. At the same time, Amazon announced layoffs after the massive over-hiring activity due...

Financial and tech stocks underperformed in 2022, maybe because of the many occasions for growth offered by the pandemic. The fintech sector was a...

Tap, the crypto trading app founded by 29-year old Arsen Torosian, allows users to trade currencies and use them also for purchases thanks to the p...

In the past few years, fintech has dominated startups in India. Since then, India has taken giant steps in fintech. 2023, we will see the rise of r...

Also the fintech giant PayPal halted its projects related to cryptos. After all the actions taken by regulators, the fintech company stopped its pr...

The fintech space thrives and expands, especially in emerging markets, even if the blockchain sector is in trouble. InsurTech is making headlines: ...

TechCrunch analyzes the fintech failures of the last 10 years: some ideas didn’t go mainstream, some just picked the wrong time.

In the US, Fidelity National Information Services, which acquired Worldpay in 2019, announced the spin off of the payment business. The fintech gro...

Fintech constantly grows: users prefer fintech companies because, as it emerged from a The Harris Poll’s survey, they help to save money, time and ...

In the meantime in Hong Kong, the centralized exchange LBank is ready for new listings: on February 16, the platform will list Entropy (ENT) – whic...

Banking as a Service (BaaS) is a great occasion for companies that want to easily integrate banking services into their models.

On Monday, the long-announced launch of Aptos Labs’ blockchain happened. Even if the ecosystem is far from being complete, the project was realized...

The rising demand for solutions like those proposed by Aptos could not be a coincidence. Blockchain technology has the advantage of being flexible ...

Blockchain doesn’t necessarily have to be the technology behind new and innovative startups, but also a technology that can be integrated with alre...

On Monday, Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said that the Biden administration is comparing the situations of the different cry...

Benjamin Henson, host of the Fintech Insider podcast, invited Lena Hackeloer, Mary Agbesanwa and Ruth Foxe Blader to his recent podcast episode to ...

John Ray III, new CEO of FTX who is also leading the FTX debtors, spoke during a House Financial Services Committee, accusing Grayscale. The sister...

The fintech firm Griffin is now transitioning from fintech startup to bank. The London-based fintech is officially on the Financial Conduct Authori...

Fintech layoffs don’t stop. Banking technology company Amount cut off 25% of its workers, about 130 people. These cuts are the second round of layo...

Banking as a Service (BaaS) is a great occasion for companies that want to easily integrate banking services into their models.

On Monday, Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said that the Biden administration is comparing the situations of the different cry...

Benjamin Henson, host of the Fintech Insider podcast, invited Lena Hackeloer, Mary Agbesanwa and Ruth Foxe Blader to his recent podcast episode to ...

John Ray III, new CEO of FTX who is also leading the FTX debtors, spoke during a House Financial Services Committee, accusing Grayscale. The sister...

The fintech firm Griffin is now transitioning from fintech startup to bank. The London-based fintech is officially on the Financial Conduct Authori...

Fintech layoffs don’t stop. Banking technology company Amount cut off 25% of its workers, about 130 people. These cuts are the second round of layo...

Banking as a Service (BaaS) is a great occasion for companies that want to easily integrate banking services into their models.

Stripe, the popular internet payment processor, found a solution to solve the main problem faced by many Web3 companies. The “cold start problem” ...

The tech community in the UK, one of the most exciting environments for fintech development, is worried about the troubled political times witnesse...

But the fintech space is also concerned about global issues like climate change. This is an issue that in California is made even tougher by the me...

While inflation rises prices, people struggle with debts – also credit card debts. The fintech company Nickels works with financial institutions to...

The fintech company Marqeta is launching its banking-as-a-service platform that will allow its partner banking institutions to offer more financial...

Also the fintech pioneer Bill Harris wants to focus on people’s financial health. The entrepreneur is launching Nirvana Money, a credit card produc...

The bank of Silicon Valley has come to an end this week and it shocked everyone, even the most experienced and the most expert people in finance. F...

Chinese enterprises said that the sudden collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank had a limited impact on them, but they should be aware of the risks of...

The MENA WadzPay president, Khaled Moharem, an expert in the financial sector also thanks to his previous work with SWIFT, has been implementing di...

Regulators are having some trouble in finding a buyer for the firm over the weekend, after their try in auctioning the Silicon Valley Bank. But acc...

A complete definition of FinTech is the starting point to understand what is happening in the industry, why fintech is disruptive, where regulators...

In the meantime, China is facing deflationary pressure. The consumer price index increased by 0.1%, the lowest level in 2 years. China’s people are...

Ethiopia has so far been dominated by Ethio Telecom, a state-owned telecommunication company. For the first time, the National Bank issued a mobil...

The summit of the leaders of BRICS countries will be extremely interesting in 2023. Hosted in Johannesburg on August 22, the summit will be dominat...

The centralized financial space has recently shown many weaknesses. In this article, FinTech Weekly analyzes the top CeFi lawsuits.

In the meantime, China is facing deflationary pressure. The consumer price index increased by 0.1%, the lowest level in 2 years. China’s people are...

Ethiopia has so far been dominated by Ethio Telecom, a state-owned telecommunication company. For the first time, the National Bank issued a mobil...

The summit of the leaders of BRICS countries will be extremely interesting in 2023. Hosted in Johannesburg on August 22, the summit will be dominat...

The centralized financial space has recently shown many weaknesses. In this article, FinTech Weekly analyzes the top CeFi lawsuits.

Artificial intelligence seems to play a pivotal role also in the disputes between the United States and China. According to the investment firm Wed...

Existing banking ecosystems can't keep up with the growth of cryptocurrencies. This might be the reason behind the last successful funding round of...

But fintech, as we often said, is resilient, and fintech companies continue to look for innovative solutions despite regulatory and financial issue...

San Francisco is for sure one of the US cities that most rely on tech. And investment in artificial intelligence and generative tech are an importa...

Also, Elon Musk, one of the top personalities in the tech and AI spaces, talked about the currency banking situation. Following the tweet of the fi...

Artificial intelligence can have a huge impact also in emerging markets. As Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, highlighted, AI has the capability to...

But fintech, as we often said, is resilient, and fintech companies continue to look for innovative solutions despite regulatory and financial issue...

San Francisco is for sure one of the US cities that most rely on tech. And investment in artificial intelligence and generative tech are an importa...

Also, Elon Musk, one of the top personalities in the tech and AI spaces, talked about the currency banking situation. Following the tweet of the fi...

Artificial intelligence can have a huge impact also in emerging markets. As Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, highlighted, AI has the capability to...

Artificial intelligence seems to play a pivotal role also in the disputes between the United States and China. According to the investment firm Wed...

The Fed launches a new initiative, FedNow, that will allow instant payments. The initiative is aimed at favoring small businesses, banks and consum...

Aspire is one of the few fintechs that managed to increase their value despite the tough times that hit the industry. In this case, Aspire was able...

Benjamin Ensor and Amy Gavin are joined by fintech experts and professionals to discuss the latest fintech news - especially the decision of Britai...

Coinbase is another fintech company that has to deal with layoffs. But the new rounds of layoffs announced by the fintech see involved many profess...

The NBA and the Chinese fintech company Ant Group, entered a partnership that will allow the two to cooperate to create video content, digital coll...

After Jeremy Hunt praised Revolut as a top fintech, which should be part of his vision of the UK as the "next Silicon Valley", questions arise abou...

Despite the drop in funding witnessed in the last few years, the fintech sector in Africa is thriving. The continent managed to gather almost $1.5 ...

Banks and similar financial companies in India have almost stopped their relationships with fintech for what concerns lending products and services...

In the meantime, fintech companies continue focusing on people's needs, and Arnie is an example of this philosophy - its goal is the improvement of...

Artificial intelligence seems to play a pivotal role also in the disputes between the United States and China. According to the investment firm Wed...

Fintech is not just a trend: it created a model that is sufficiently agile to recover after crises and offer solutions that can cope with an increa...

Despite the economic downturn, some fintech companies found a way to become stable, different from many unicorns that couldn’t rise sustainably. Fo...

Jeremy Almond, CEO of the fintech company Paystand, injected a sense of optimism in crypto and fintech investors and businesses: despite these hard...

As fintech companies primarily offer payment services, keeping every transaction safe is important. This is even more urgent when you consider that...

The French banking company Qonto is expanding across Europe. The company announced that it’s planning to acquire the German Penta: the deal should ...

Moove is a mobility fintech company also able to underwrite loans to drivers. Its financial and mobility technology mix makes it the largest supply...

The US is about to publish the March Conference Board Consumer Confidence index – CB Consumer Confidence. A high index records positive sentiment o...

The billionaire Jack Ma plans to give up control of the Chinese fintech giant Ant. The decision comes after years of pressure from the Chinese gove...

In this episode of Hacking Insurance, the host of the podcast – Rodrigo Alfonso – is joined by Hilario Itriago (Boxx Insurance USA) and Pablo Tisco...

Lami Technologies, the Kenyan insurtech, has raised $3.7 million investments for its insurance products. Thanks to its digital insurance platform a...

While several businesses enter the NFT market and the Metaverse, it’s useful for business owners to understand how these innovative sectors can hel...

Miami has just announced a program that integrates the city with the Web 3.0 experience. 56 local artists will create an NFT collection of 5000 pie...

Dee Hock passed away in July 2022, and this article helps understand how his work and beliefs were able to set the ground for modern fintech. The f...

The billionaire Jack Ma plans to give up control of the Chinese fintech giant Ant. The decision comes after years of pressure from the Chinese gove...

In this episode of Hacking Insurance, the host of the podcast – Rodrigo Alfonso – is joined by Hilario Itriago (Boxx Insurance USA) and Pablo Tisco...

Lami Technologies, the Kenyan insurtech, has raised $3.7 million investments for its insurance products. Thanks to its digital insurance platform a...

While several businesses enter the NFT market and the Metaverse, it’s useful for business owners to understand how these innovative sectors can hel...

Miami has just announced a program that integrates the city with the Web 3.0 experience. 56 local artists will create an NFT collection of 5000 pie...

Dee Hock passed away in July 2022, and this article helps understand how his work and beliefs were able to set the ground for modern fintech. The f...

The billionaire Jack Ma plans to give up control of the Chinese fintech giant Ant. The decision comes after years of pressure from the Chinese gove...

As we anticipated in our FTW Weekend newsletter, it seems that fintech companies are the solution to the current crisis. The co-CEO and co-founder ...

In this episode of Hacking Insurance, the host of the podcast – Rodrigo Alfonso – is joined by Hilario Itriago (Boxx Insurance USA) and Pablo Tisco...

Lami Technologies, the Kenyan insurtech, has raised $3.7 million investments for its insurance products. Thanks to its digital insurance platform a...

While several businesses enter the NFT market and the Metaverse, it’s useful for business owners to understand how these innovative sectors can hel...

Miami has just announced a program that integrates the city with the Web 3.0 experience. 56 local artists will create an NFT collection of 5000 pie...

Dee Hock passed away in July 2022, and this article helps understand how his work and beliefs were able to set the ground for modern fintech. The f...

The billionaire Jack Ma plans to give up control of the Chinese fintech giant Ant. The decision comes after years of pressure from the Chinese gove...

In this episode of Hacking Insurance, the host of the podcast – Rodrigo Alfonso – is joined by Hilario Itriago (Boxx Insurance USA) and Pablo Tisco...

Lami Technologies, the Kenyan insurtech, has raised $3.7 million investments for its insurance products. Thanks to its digital insurance platform a...

While several businesses enter the NFT market and the Metaverse, it’s useful for business owners to understand how these innovative sectors can hel...

Miami has just announced a program that integrates the city with the Web 3.0 experience. 56 local artists will create an NFT collection of 5000 pie...

Dee Hock passed away in July 2022, and this article helps understand how his work and beliefs were able to set the ground for modern fintech. The f...

The reason behind the decision of Elon Musk to terminate the acquisition of Twitter seems to be that the company shared false data. The billionaire...

The fintech sector in Africa is thriving, and in Uganda, fintech companies manage to bring even rural communities into the fintech revolution.

In the meantime, according to a study shared by Deloitte, blockchain could take over 50% of the commercial real estate market. The irreversibility ...

Ukrainian fintech companies proved to be extremely resilient. With a tradition of valuable fintech products and firms, the industry didn’t stop wor...

The green economy is constantly developing: despite its concentration in specific countries – like the US and China, it’s expanding across differen...

The Middle East is home to 85 million unbanked people. Fintech companies and their simplified and innovative payment solutions, allow everyone to b...

Fintech Automation is now a part of Mastercard’s Engage network. The goal of this program is to make it easier for businesses to access fintech and...

The Australian insurtech company Coverhero launched a new API (Application Programming Interface) that could be launched in the US next year. The ...

Zoomers want flexibility at work. They don’t prioritize money, but a hybrid working environment, benefits and mental health. That’s what companies ...

ReceiptHero, the fintech company that became one of the most advanced receipt platforms available in the market, joined the Visa Fintech Partner Co...

The digital payment sector is young in Indonesia, but it developed quite fast. Fintech firms can develop competitive products, but they should put ...

Fintech companies have the advantage to be available for customers all over the world, often without geographical boundaries. But this requires dif...

The Lagos-based fintech company TeamApt enables basically anyone to become a local bank branch: its business model was able to support micro and sm...

If you’re wondering what moonlighting is, it’s the word used to define all those workers who have a side job. Sometimes, this can conflict with the...

Business approach in South Korea may change soon. After the election of Yoon Suk-yeol, a supporter of a more crypto-friendly economy, mayn South Ko...

Egypt-based businesses can benefit from a new acquisition: the BNPL vaIU has acquired Paynas to provide micro, small and medium businesses with mor...

This conversation with Lena Hackelöer clearly shows how fintech firms can revolutionize the payments sector – and some key differences between the ...

Ripples Nigeria shares with us some interesting stories, among which the new campaign launched by the fintech PalmPay to improve cyber security awa...

After the comments of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell about higher interest rates to address inflation, the US dollar continued to appreciate. Higher in...

It seems that the number of crypto billionaires – that is, those who built their wealth by investing in cryptocurrencies or crypto-related companie...

According to McKinsey analysis, between 2020 and 2021 African fintech thrived despite the pandemic and social and economic issues faced by the cont...

As proof of the fintech success in Africa, investments in the country are still increasing despite hard economic times. The Nigerian fintech Grey h...

In 2020, interest rates reached historically low levels, and the pandemic led more people to think about different living solutions and enter the r...

While the financial market and businesses are changing very rapidly after the most severe phases of the pandemic – and while they face more challen...

The crypto market decline seems to be a good occasion for big moves from big players. One of these moves could be the decision of Binance, the larg...

To prove once again the strength of the African fintech environment, and the possible cooperation between companies and institutions, the fintech c...

The Singapore-based fintech company DT One renews its top management positions to go ahead with its plans to expand across different sectors of the...

A fintech company that doesn’t suffer the effects of fewer investments is Solid: the fintech company, which offers fintech-as-a-service products to...

African fintech is a thriving market, no doubt about this. The founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, knows that very well. During his pan-African ...

According to Future Market Experiences, the BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) market should reach a value of over $45 billion by 2031. Despite risks related...

A pivotal element in digital lending is actually data analysis. To implement this kind of analysis, AI modeling and machine learning play major rol...

Banks and fintech firms are long-time competitors, but it seems that by offering people what they want, the two are partnering more than expected. ...

Since we’re talking about sustainable finance, a European city was elected the center of sustainable finance education. The city is Edinburgh, the ...

Benjamin Ensor and Kate Moody are joined by Nilixa Devlukia (Payments Solved) and Karen Kerrigan (Moneybox) to discuss Stripe’s latest launches, th...

Scroll wants to revolutionize homeowners’ finances: the fintech firm has built its own lending platform, and its partnership with Modulr will allow...

Alternative payment methods are rising and they are showing all the weaknesses of the tools we are used to. Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) repre...

Millenials want to be homeowners: many firms noticed this generational goal, and Xrent - the New York based fintech - is helping them with rent-to-...

Request to Pay looks like an easy and flexible solution to improve payment systems and transactions between payers and billers. Despite customers a...

Gas prices are rising – it’s not something new. But the real news is that Klarna is allowing users to use BNPL schemes also to buy gasoline. This s...

Ross Gallagher and Deepa Anikhindi are joined by Kiaan Pillay - co-founder and CEO of Stitch - and Catherine Birkett - CFO at GoCardless. Fintech I...

Finally, Klarna announced the launch of its physical card: the card will be launched in the UK as part of Klarna's “Pay in 30” program, so consumer...

Xrent opened the waitlist for its new debit card. The fintech firm wants to provide users with a debit card that serves their “rent-to-mortgage” pr...

Internet of Things (IoT) is being massively adopted by fintech companies and financial institutoins: IoT allows for cost-optimization, better analy...

Mastercard wants to expand its business to the Metaverse: the latest trademark applications filed by the company proves that, and Mastercard is not...

Covid-19 forced us to reconsider traditional business models, and tourism makes no exception. The Metaverse could become the future of tourism, and...

Climate change is also an economic issue, and traditional systems might not be able to deal with the innovative solutions that this problem needs. ...

The Korean fintech company BankSalad expanded its business to health technology: so far, the company has used data to provide financial services, b...

Also the investment company Fidelity joins the several brands that entered the metaverse to expand their businesses in the digital world. The new p...

The crypto exchange Okcoin, founded in 2013, announced a new market for NFTs (non-fungible tokens): its CEO, Hong Fang, announced that in this NFT ...

Klarna and similar companies have raised millions especially thanks to the new payment model – BNPL, Buy Now, Pay Later. But Klarna’s partner, Bil...

Akshay Krishnaiah, founder of Line, points out that real inclusion could be hard, even for fintech. According to the CEO of the fintech company, th...

Allseated is about to launch a new meeting platform – the Meetaverse. It’s not like the Metaverse, but it recreates a 3D environment when users wil...

The Swedish fintech Dreams, focused on financial well being, partners with Mastercard to create new and more sustainable banking products.

Jeff Wilser’s article answers a few questions that metaverse-curious people ask all the time: why do people buy land in the metaverse? Not just hyp...

Tred, a UK fintech company, successfully reached – and exceeded – the goal of its crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company produces a green ...

Tony Coleman, CTO of the fintech firm Tenemos, talks about how the company is helping banks to keep up with modern business models.

API companies are rising – and not only in the fintech industry. Being able to connect different services via easy-to-use interfaces, API-first com...

4most, the UK-based credit risk consultancy company, and Swishfund, a fintech lender firm, are developing the “Green credit score”: a score will be...

For all those who own a business, the Metaverse could be your next destination. The digital world is the choice of an ever-increasing number of com...

Today, any business that wants to be competitive needs to interact with fintech somehow, and that’s just the natural result of innovation.

Ben Goertzel, founder of the SingularityNET Foundation, shares his thoughts about the Metaverse. Despite the digital reality is one of the most dis...

The South Korean company Hyundai wants to join the metaverse and NFT market. As tweeted by Mike Kondoulis, the company has filed a US application t...

India and Singapore, two nations with thriving fintech markets, signed an agreement for cooperation. The agreement was signed by the Monetary Autho...

Inclusion doesn’t have to involve only customers, but also companies. In Southeast Asia, even if SMEs represent 99% of the total number of companie...

Walmart has been working on a fintech solution for a while, even involving top investors Ribbit Capital and executives like Omer Ismail and David S...

Regulators are still hitting fintech and crypto businesses. Binance, the largest centralized crypto exchange, and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, were sue...

AI in finance. The use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector raised questions about the future of work and the fintech industry. Despi...

In the meantime, fintech and the crypto space find new solutions and opportunities. Metamask and MoonPay partner to make crypto purchases easier in...

Surbhi Arora for FinTech Weekly. Embedded finance allows businesses to offer payment methods that meet the needs of people. All this is effortless ...

While concerns about the actual power of the US economy, the US dollar, and the discussions related to debt ceiling, other currencies might challen...

GoCardless, the UK fintech unicorn, announced a new layoff round in the fintech industry. The CEO of the company, Hiroki Takeuchi, announced that o...

After Meta, LinkedIn announces new AI-based tools to create different ad copies that would help users with their ad campaigns.

Sam Lyman draws up an analysis of the career of Gary Gensler, from his beginnings as one of the youngest partners at Goldman Sachs, to his role as ...

Mastercard confirms its plans: the company wants to embrace digital currencies. Recently, Mastercard filed a new trademark application related to t...

The fintech platform Trezy, focused on helping SMEs with their financial management thanks to generative AI, has secured €3 million in a seed fundi...

Fidelity International is exploring European markets. The goal of the company is to provide secured loans to SMEs – something that European entrepr...

The DIFC – Dubai International Financial Centre – wants to increase investments in AI and Web3, and it will do that with the “Dubai AI & Web 3....

With the recent global financial turmoil, some fintech sectors might be extremely useful to entrepreneurs. Embedded lending is one of the many opti...

The popular Berlin-based fintech SaveBetter invests in brand awareness. After the conclusion of a multi-stage process, the fintech company – focuse...

The fintech Ramp, focused on providing automation tools to businesses to help them save time and money, announced the acquisition of the AI custome...

As reported by Zosia Wanat (Sifted), Vilnius is repeating the history of its foundation. If 700 years ago the city was founded because of the lette...

The popular Singapore-based Crypto.com is setting up its global innovation hub in Singapore. This will help the company to focus on innovations con...

A new episode to discuss recent fintech news. Among the most important events, the European Union plans for open banking.

A new proposal aims at making Hong Kong more competitive: Hong Kong should issue a stablecoin to compete with US-pegged coins like USDT and USDC. T...

The bad side of artificial intelligence. A financial service recruitment firm warns that the job market will be significantly impacted, but firms m...

Fintech and business – Eva Sgroi for IT News Africa. A list of the 10 ways you can use financial technology to improve your business.

The good side of artificial intelligence. One of the most fascinating characteristics of AI is that it can help with repetitive tasks, and it seems...

A new episode to discuss recent fintech news. Among the most important events, the European Union plans for open banking.

A new proposal aims at making Hong Kong more competitive: Hong Kong should issue a stablecoin to compete with US-pegged coins like USDT and USDC. T...

The bad side of artificial intelligence. A financial service recruitment firm warns that the job market will be significantly impacted, but firms m...

Fintech and business – Eva Sgroi for IT News Africa. A list of the 10 ways you can use financial technology to improve your business.

The good side of artificial intelligence. One of the most fascinating characteristics of AI is that it can help with repetitive tasks, and it seems...

UK small businesses might be “disproportionately affected” by the proposals regarding subscriptions. As a part of the Digital Markets, Competition ...

The Future FinTech Group (FTFT) finally agreed to pay a $1.65 million fine levied by the SEC. According to the regulator, the group filed inaccurat...

In the meantime in Hong Kong, Payment Asia launches its first AI-powered complete payment processing service, “taking merchants’ sales to the next ...

Actors and writers striking in Hollywood are against artificial intelligence: it represents a threat to creative jobs. On the other hand, synthetic...

YouTrip, the multi-currency digital wallet, partnered with Thailand's fourth largest bank Kasikornbank to introduce a new authentication feature to...

UK businesses would like the country to be more open to migrant workers. Why? Because there is a shortage of home-grown talent in the tech industry...

Diversification is becoming a must for Mastercard, and the set of new products it’s launching proves that. Open banking is becoming a major player,...

The iconic blue bird of Twitter disappeared: the logo was replaced by an X, and it’s part of Elon Musk’s plans to create a new, “everything app”. ...

The CEO of Stability AI, Emad Moustaque, is quite pessimistic about AI. According to the CEO, even if artificial intelligence is still in its early...

OpenAI’s Sam Altman launched a new crypto project, Worldcoin. One of the core aspects of the project is World ID, a global digital passport that pr...

As Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google’s parent company Alphabet, said – during the annual developer conference – that Google is an AI-first company since...

In the meantime in fintech, cSigma, the New York-based fintech company, launched a new platform to address another huge issue businesses face today...

Shopify further enters the fintech space – and the credit card space: the commerce giant announced a new tool, Shopify Credit, that will allow its ...

The largest centralized crypto exchange, Binance, wants to enter the Japanese market. Operations to fully activate the platform in the region will ...

Extreme weather events are always more common, and they’re becoming the rule more than the exception. Despite this, Republicans oppose financial tr...

Despite the drop in fintech funding, there are some economies that perform better than others. The UK is one of them: the country ranked second glo...

Dubai, and more precisely the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is one of those economies that succeed when it comes to fintech and fina...

Shopify further enters the fintech space – and the credit card space: the commerce giant announced a new tool, Shopify Credit, that will allow its ...

The largest centralized crypto exchange, Binance, wants to enter the Japanese market. Operations to fully activate the platform in the region will ...

Extreme weather events are always more common, and they’re becoming the rule more than the exception. Despite this, Republicans oppose financial tr...

Despite the drop in fintech funding, there are some economies that perform better than others. The UK is one of them: the country ranked second glo...

Dubai, and more precisely the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is one of those economies that succeed when it comes to fintech and fina...

PayPal finally launched its stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. PayPal USD (PYUSD) was created in partnership with Paxos, and it can be used for tr...

Tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have entered the AI space. They're also aware of the risks: since generative AI can make it ea...

Meanwhile, in Singapore, the crypto brokerage Blockchain.com has received an institutional license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Blockc...

The demand for Islam-compliant finance is on the rise. The Nigerian fintech company, Enricher, specializes in this area and is now looking to expan...

Amazon recognizes the vast potential in the AI sector and is making substantial investments in this field. Alongside its cloud computing arm, Amazo...

As we're aware, the pandemic prompted individuals and businesses to reevaluate many routine activities. Financial transactions, which form a core p...

PayPal finally launched its stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. PayPal USD (PYUSD) was created in partnership with Paxos, and it can be used for tr...

Tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have entered the AI space. They're also aware of the risks: since generative AI can make it ea...

Meanwhile, in Singapore, the crypto brokerage Blockchain.com has received an institutional license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Blockc...

The demand for Islam-compliant finance is on the rise. The Nigerian fintech company, Enricher, specializes in this area and is now looking to expan...

Amazon recognizes the vast potential in the AI sector and is making substantial investments in this field. Alongside its cloud computing arm, Amazo...

As we're aware, the pandemic prompted individuals and businesses to reevaluate many routine activities. Financial transactions, which form a core p...

Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management sold its stakes in Chinese tech giants Alibaba and JD.com, which previously made up 20% of its portfolio. Th...

Adam Brotman discusses Starbucks' latest Web3 project, Odyssey, highlighting the potential of Web3 in enhancing loyalty programs and fostering comm...

Nine fintech companies from Southeast Asia have been recognized in CNBC's 2023 Top 200 Fintech Leaderboard. Selected from over 1,500 firms, these c...

Generative AI is revolutionizing the fintech sector with ten notable use cases, from enhancing fraud detection to tailoring personalized financial ...

Singaporean fintech companies are scaling up despite challenges from banks and reduced funding, targeting an increased demand for payment and remit...

The Middle East, especially nations like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, is witnessing a surge in FinTech mobile app development due to increased mo...

Web3 technology, the next internet evolution, emphasizes decentralized networks, blockchain integration, and user-centric values like privacy and d...

AI can be as revolutionary as the internet itself. Business owners, especially SMEs that might not have large financial resources, can use artifici...

The business methods and tools we adopted during the pandemic proved so convenient that they have become permanent fixtures. Eileen Dignen, the Glo...

Blockchain technology represents growth and inclusion. While it can address the challenges faced by developing countries, the right approach to reg...

Some companies may be skeptical that content can drive extraordinary results. However, the story we're about to share might change their perspectiv...

Every business seeks ways to harness AI to enhance their performance. Generative artificial intelligence boasts myriad applications, including in f...

Businesses within the same sector can have varying performances, but what drives these differences? In this story, TechCrunch examines the performa...

South Africa's leading fintech company, Lula, has undergone a rebranding process, marking a significant milestone in its history. But there's more:...

Despite the popularity of cryptocurrencies, their practical use cases remain limited. Kima, a fintech company based in Tel Aviv, aims to bridge thi...

OpenAI takes a leap with the debut of ChatGPT Enterprise, a business-tier AI chatbot. Armed with GPT-4 and no usage caps, it's tested and trusted b...

Special guests Ron Shevlin and Reggie Young delve into generative AI and chatbots. They explore the revolutionary tools banks and fintechs can depl...

In a €70 million acquisition, Trustly takes over SlimPay, bolstering its pan-European recurring payment services and strengthening its Direct Debit...

Retail Capital's ChatSME brings generative AI to the SME sector in South Africa. Unlike other platforms, it's secure and tailored specifically for ...

NVIDIA collaborates with system manufacturers to introduce AI-ready servers. These are engineered to accelerate enterprise generative AI applicatio...

Fintech and AI collide: here are the top 10 fintech startups powered by artificial intelligence, a technology that is creating disruptive solutions...

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region can become the epicenter of fintech innovation and investments: in an interview preceding the Global Fintech Fest, Y...

Hosted Checkout, Acquired.com's highly customizable and pre-built solution, is designed to allow merchants to accept credit and debit cards, as wel...

Despite the significant impact of fintech startups in Latin America—a region that is notably underbanked—venture capital volumes have decreased by ...

Fintech unicorn Pine Labs is offering a new solution that costs two-thirds less than a regular PoS device. Named 'Mini,' it features a small displa...

Ant Group, the Chinese fintech giant behind Alipay, has unveiled its brand new large language model (LLM), Zhixiaozhu 1.0. This AI tool is designed...

In a move to counter China's growing influence, the U.S. and Vietnam have finalized significant business deals. Spearheaded by companies such as Nv...

The impact of AI remains a topic of debate. Both analysts and workers are uncertain about how this relatively new technology will influence workfor...

Momnt's latest funding round was a success, with the fintech company raising $15 million. With support from both returning and new investors, inclu...

While fintech companies consistently develop innovative solutions to enhance and diversify the financial landscape, challenges arise when these inn...

ProMatch is an exciting new platform that facilitates matches between digital and financial services, enabling collaboration and the delivery of ne...

Sangu Delle is a prominent investor in the thriving fintech scene in Africa. After backing several business successes, he’s conscious of the fact t...

Conscious of the competition brought by fintech firms, one of the largest banking groups in Europe, Intesa Sanpaolo Group, launched a digital platf...

In the meantime in the US, the relationship between the SEC and Binance doesn't seem to improve. The regulator asked a court to approve an inspecti...

LondonLovesBusiness delves into the world of online lending platforms: today, waiting weeks to know if your business’ lending application was appro...

The German fintech company Tilta announced €30 million worth of debt facility from Fasanara Capital. This facility will be used to address the work...

Lakestar, the European VC giant that backed Revolut in its initial phase, invested in the French fintech startup Swan. The startup will use the cap...

Information Services Group, a leading global tech research firm, says that banking and financial firms are navigating economic uncertainty, cyber r...

Breakout Capital, a lending fintech company, and 12Five Capital, a commercial finance company, merged thanks to Altriarch Commercial Finance Inc., ...

Singapore currently attracts the highest level of fintech investments, especially thanks to the regulatory stability it offers. The Savills 2023 Te...

The difficulties experienced by Solaris might be a sign of the current troubles faced by the fintech industry in Europe. The German fintech startup...

Mastercard participated in the Annual Conference organized by FinanceMalta, sharing insights on the Maltese fintech landscape and a set of strategi...

Theo Paphitis unveiled the #SBS SME State of the Nation Roundtable report, providing insights into trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the...

Jennifer Peve discusses how financial market infrastructures can help drive digitization at Sibos 2023.

Ripple suggests businesses use crypto-enabled payments to combat rising interest rates affecting global transactions, emphasizing three areas: curr...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa display resilience as 91% anticipate business growth, despite 86% expressing concerns over risi...

Islamic fintechs are gaining traction in Bahrain and Turkey, the only nations with a standardized open banking framework, leading to a surge in Isl...

Fintech firm Weavr discontinues its open banking payments app, Comma, moving towards an API-only solution, leveraging its technology in embedded fi...

Swoop, a fintech specializing in funding solutions, and Sage, a leader in accounting and financial technology, have formed a global partnership to ...

SME Finance and Okredo collaborate to launch a risk-based credit pre-offer in the Baltic region, streamlining business financing processes by gener...

Symbotic, an AI-driven warehouse technology firm, has garnered attention from giants like Walmart and Softbank. The company provides an AI-powered ...

Blockchain and AI are transforming the brand protection landscape, ensuring greater transparency and security in a rapidly evolving market. The glo...

Copenhagen-based startup, Responsibly, has successfully raised $2.4 million in seed funding, with notable investments from Hambro Perks, Pi Labs, a...

Singapore's fintech startup, CrossFund, has secured an additional $1.5 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $47 million. This marks the comp...

Mick Mulroy discusses the Israel conflict and U.S. diplomacy. Ed Ludlow notes a decline in Apple iPhone sales in China. Michael Weisz shares market...

The DKGcon in Ljubljana on October 9, 2023, brought together experts in Internet, blockchain, and AI. They explored the differentiation of credible...

The children's FinTech sector is experiencing significant growth as parents increasingly seek tools to equip their kids for a financially secure fu...

Super-apps, which offer a multitude of services within a single platform, are gaining traction globally. In regions like China and South-East Asia,...

Australian Payments Plus (AP+), a consortium fintech backed by BPAY, eftpos, and NPP Australia, has introduced ConnectID, a digital ID solution des...

Amnah Ajmal, EVP of Market Development for EEMEA at Mastercard, discusses transformative fintech trends shaping Eastern Europe, the Middle East, an...

A PwC report highlights the growing concerns among business leaders in Ireland and globally regarding the potential use of generative AI in cyberat...

Google has introduced DigiKavach, an early threat detection and warning system designed to proactively identify and analyze emerging financial frau...

CNBC and Statista launched a list of the world’s leading fintechs, selecting top global firms based on key business metrics and fundamentals across...

Voltage Park, a nonprofit funded by crypto billionaire and Ripple's co-founder Jed McCaleb, has invested around $500 million in 24,000 Nvidia H100 ...

BDC has committed an additional $50 million to its Seed Venture Fund, aiming to bolster emerging Canadian startups, particularly in pre-seed and se...

Silicon Valley's dominance in the tech world is being challenged by the rise of artificial intelligence, offering European startups, like Mistral l...

Colombian fintech startup Tuily has launched a business credit card and expense management platform, aiming to enhance financial access for small b...

OpenAI has initiated a program that allows individuals to create tailored iterations of ChatGPT for distinct personal and business objectives, as t...

Dive into the advancements of Blockchain within the Banking and Financial Services sector alongside Sarang Bhoyar and Prof. Himanshu Tyagi at the G...

Despite Warren Buffett's widely recognized reservations about digital currencies, he has realized substantial returns from his stake in Nubank, a m...

The Italian fintech company Qomodo has secured €34.5 million during an initial funding phase spearheaded by Fasanara Capital. Qomodo is rolling out...

Venture capitalists traditionally favor B2B companies for their stability in volatile economies, capitalizing on fintech's potential to modernize o...

Walmart Canada has partnered with Klarna to introduce an interest-free BNPL payment option, enhancing its customer experience with greater flexibil...

Minit Money's blockchain-based remittance application has inaugurated a new remittance route in Southern Africa, offering an economical solution fo...

Credit requirements of small to mid-income groups are varied and unique, necessitating sustainable solutions that fintech lending is well-equipped ...

Digital payments are reshaping the lending landscape with enhanced security and speed, a theme thoroughly examined at the Global Fintech Fest 2023....

Celsius Network, a fintech lender embroiled in fraud allegations and bankruptcy last year, has received court approval to reorganize into a debt-fr...

EduFi, a fintech platform, has launched a digital student loan service in Pakistan, announcing a $6.1 million funding round for its "Study Now, Pay...

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) plans to lower maximum interest rates for fintech microfinance, reducing them from 0.4% per day to 0...

The surge in smartphone use among urban youth has led to a 100-fold increase in FinTech NBFC lending to young borrowers (below 35) from 2015 to 202...

Fintech industry experts are observing the impact of the White House's executive order on artificial intelligence, confident in their ability to ad...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), along with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and other partners, launched the Universal Tr...

In a dramatic turn of events at OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence company, an overwhelming majority of staff and investors have demand...

In a recent interview, Don McGuire, SVP and CMO at Qualcomm, delved into the company's role in the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) revolution,...

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is embroiled in a legal battle at London's High Court over a $1 billion deposit with Bri...

Brazilian neobank Nubank has reached a milestone with over 90 million customers, primarily in Brazil. The bank reported a significant increase in p...

BlackRock's 2024 thematic outlook identifies three key themes for investors: the evolving macroeconomic regime, the rise of artificial intelligence...

Phare Health, a London-based startup, has raised £2.5 million in seed funding to develop AI tools for hospitals in the UK and Europe. The company's...

Mia-Platform has partnered with Genio Diligence to integrate AI-assisted credit checks into its embedded finance platform. This collaboration aims ...

Arab Finance for Information Technology has launched GuROW, an AI-based app targeting young investors and entrepreneurs. The app offers news, finan...

SoFi Technologies announces its departure from the cryptocurrency business, directing its customers to migrate to Blockchain.com. The San Francisco...

WithSecure, a Finnish cybersecurity pioneer, is making significant strides in cloud security, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and ...

Kris+ by Singapore Airlines collaborates with global fintech Airwallex to expand its lifestyle reward app for KrisFlyer members in Australia. Lever...

Dublin-based fintech NomuPay acquires UK's Total Processing for an estimated $35 million, bolstering its payment services across continents. Funded...

Ankur Ghosh, CEO of SSV Capital, outlines the company's significant progress, including the London Stock Exchange listing and the upcoming soft lau...

Fintech companies are targeting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using artificial intelligence. At the Niger SDGs Fintech AI Hackathon...

At the Fintech Connect conference in London, financial institutions discussed the future of cryptocurrencies, focusing on stablecoins, tokenized ba...

In Latin America, fintech solutions are becoming increasingly pivotal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of the...

British fintech SumUp, competing with Jack Dorsey's Block, announced a significant funding boost of €285 million ($306.6 million), pushing its valu...

The SEC has charged Tingo Group's CEO, Dozy Mmobuosi, with major fraud, alleging inflated financials in his companies. Following a Hindenburg Resea...

In 2023, "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services have seen a surge in popularity, with spending hitting $64.9 billion. Firms like Affirm and PayPal of...

Glow Beta, a solar infrastructure protocol leveraging Ethereum's smart contract platform, aims to revolutionize energy ownership and tackle climate...

Visa is expanding its FinTech Fast Track program by integrating its Visa Direct platform, allowing members to access real-time money movement capab...

Saudi Arabia has introduced 'Makken,' a new fintech program, to foster financial innovation in the Kingdom. Launched by Saudi Central Bank Governor...

India's central bank has tightened regulations on unsecured consumer loans, impacting fintech lenders like Paytm. The Reserve Bank of India's move ...

Bloc, an emerging African fintech startup, has unveiled its new business banking platform in Lagos, Nigeria, designed for modern, tech-savvy busine...

In a revealing conversation, Manish Bhatia, a tech industry stalwart with over 20 years of experience, shares his insights on fintech's evolution. ...

In 2023, FinTech innovation surged, reshaping financial services, especially in emerging markets. Jori Pearsall from Tala highlights this shift, no...

OpenAI is set to launch a groundbreaking marketplace for chatbots this week, enabling paying subscribers to share and sell custom-made ChatGPTs. An...

Yvonne Ng, Regional Director APAC at Elliptic, emphasizes the critical need for collaboration between traditional financial institutions and crypto...

Researchers Georg Wenzel and Adam Jatowt from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, have advanced the field of AI with their method for assessing a...

The fintech technologies market is poised for remarkable growth, with a projected CAGR of 24.79% through 2032, expanding from USD 136.73 billion to...

SMEs, forming the backbone of many global economies through significant contributions to employment and economic growth, are now at the forefront o...

In a recent PYMNTS survey, industry executives emphasized the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the 2023 FinTech sector, with Ma...

In an unprecedented move, crypto and fintech companies faced $5.8 billion in fines last year, surpassing penalties on traditional financial institu...

Phalanx Impact Partners, focused on environmental and community betterment, invests in Dallas-based FinTech firm CollateralEdge. The innovative sol...

Mastercard is developing an AI-powered platform to guide and support small business owners. In collaboration with Create Labs, the tool aims to off...

Grant Thornton's Rohan Lakhaiyar highlights a new era for fintech: prioritizing governance and profitability over 'vanity business models.' Accordi...

In collaboration with M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, Safaricom introduces the Spark Accelerator program to foster early-stage tech startup...

The latest fintech podcast focuses on emerging AI fraud risks and new services for SMBs. Key discussions include Natwest's innovative IP-based lend...

Ripple and its XRP Ledger are intensifying their focus on enhancing global payments and enterprise infrastructure, aiming to harness blockchain tec...

Since 2016, Shamba Pride has been revolutionizing farm input distribution in Kenya, combating price exploitation and quality issues through its 'di...

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly in talks with Middle Eastern investors and Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC to start a new venture for designing a...

HSBC's new FX app, Zing, marks its latest venture in the fintech arena, following partnerships and investments in platforms like Tradeshift and Mon...

Robotics startup Figure has inked its first commercial deal with BMW Manufacturing to introduce humanoid robots into the car manufacturer's U.S. fa...

Google's latest AI enhancement for Android raises privacy concerns as it analyzes users' historical private messages. The update promises significa...

2024 heralds a pivotal year for digital marketing, marked by significant shifts such as Chrome phasing out third-party cookies and evolving regulat...

EquiLend, a fintech firm specializing in securities lending, reported a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorized system access, prompting a part...

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner in Bermuda is launching the "Road to PIPA" (Personal Information Protection Act) implementation plan, coinci...

Japan is allocating funds to foster the domestic development of generative artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to compete with leading technologie...

Super Bowl LVIII will feature a return to more traditional commercials, eschewing advertisements for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Th...

Banco do Brasil has led an investment in Traive through the BB Impacto ASG I Fund to support technological innovation, operational expansion in Bra...

Major AI firms like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Meta are pressing the UK to accelerate safety evaluations for AI technologies. These co...

Last week, the European tech sector saw over 70 funding deals surpassing €745 million, with fintech claiming more than one-third of this investment...

Last week, the European tech sector saw over 70 funding deals surpassing €745 million, with fintech claiming more than one-third of this investment...

Last week, the European tech sector saw over 70 funding deals surpassing €745 million, with fintech claiming more than one-third of this investment...

Haris Karonis, founder and CEO of Viva Wallet, a fintech co-owned by JPMorgan, has initiated legal action against the banking giant, alleging that ...

Carbon, established in 2016 and known for providing instant loans, BNPL services, savings plans, and a debit card to Nigerians, is expanding into t...

Deutsche Telekom has joined forces with AI startup Fetch.ai to push forward AI and blockchain technologies, becoming the first major corporate part...

Forbes vetted hundreds of companies, assessing a broad range of criteria including innovation, growth metrics, and the diversity of their leadershi...

Biz2Credit, a leading New York-based fintech firm specializing in U.S. small business loans, is expanding its reach to Abu Dhabi through a strategi...

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (FSA) has entered a groundbreaking partnership with fintech startup Regsearch to harness the power of ...

A Chinese fintech company is leveraging OpenAI's Sora, asserting priority access via Microsoft's Azure, showcasing how mainland firms are eagerly a...

PayPal has launched PayPal Complete Payments, a new service for online small businesses in the UK, Canada, and over 20 European countries, enabling...

Klarna has introduced a new AI chatbot, developed using OpenAI technology, that has matched the workload of 700 customer service agents in just one...

Following PayPal's modest revenue forecast, some investors hastily sold their shares, but a detailed analysis suggests this downturn is an excellen...

Fintech has undergone significant transformation recently, largely driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)...

Investment Evolution Credit plc (IEC), a prominent global fintech group, has unveiled a strategic partnership that has led to the formation of MRAL...

A former Google engineer, Linwei Ding, has been arrested and charged with the theft of trade secrets from the company, specifically related to its ...

In February, ten newly minted global unicorns added over $18 billion in value to The Crunchbase Unicorn Board, showcasing the dynamic nature of the...

Over the last decade, fintech—the array of online financial products and services—has become integral to the economic and societal fabric of many A...

Saloni Thakkar stands out as an influential figure in the dynamic realm of Fintech AI, leveraging her extensive expertise as a Data Scientist to en...

In a tech-advanced yet paradoxical world, the slow adoption of innovative payment technologies stands out. The gradual success of systems like Expr...

Mastercard and Johannesburg's fintech firm SAVA have teamed up to empower small to medium-sized businesses across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is pivotal in today's tech-driven era, enhancing productivity and transforming businesses. However, its rise brings he...

The Montgomery Summit: the community discusses pivotal themes including geopolitical developments, the interest rate landscape, the merging realms ...

At the recent Parliamentary AI and Fintech Summit, chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR and hosted by Watford's MP Dean Russell, a call t...

African financial institutions are known for scaling their solutions through a blend of local and international technology, with Appzone emerging a...

BNP Paribas and Citi have taken a pioneering step by investing in United Fintech, a digital transformation platform that is gaining attention amids...

FIS, a global fintech leader, has enhanced its SecurLOCK card fraud management tool through a collaboration with Stratyfy, aiming to boost the accu...

The United States Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions targeting 13 fintech companies and two individuals associated with Russia. The...

In an innovative guerrilla marketing stunt for their launch in Dublin, Neverless Fintech, founded by former Revolut executives, grabbed attention b...

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life has raised concerns and questions about the future of humanity for many. Howe...

Swiss fintech startup nsave, aimed at democratizing access to Swiss banking for individuals in countries plagued by unstable banking sectors or ram...

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and HSBC have launched a three-year strategic partnership to foster innovation and e...

The United Kingdom's flagship international communications program, the GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign (GREAT), has unveiled The Ever-...

Ross, the chief investment strategist at Cascend Securities, predicts a significant boost in the smartphone and PC market in the second half of 202...

Synctera, a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) startup, has undergone restructuring, leading to a workforce reduction, the company confirmed to TechCrunch...

Rakuten Group is set to merge its fintech divisions into a single unit to enhance collaboration and customer acquisition, spanning online banking, ...

After a $37 billion IPO halt by Chinese regulators in 2020 and a significant restructuring mandated by Beijing, Jack Ma's Ant Group saw its value d...

TechDirectory delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the UK's financial technology sector. Highlighting the top 1...

Industry experts discuss blockchain's role in transforming sectors, notably in digital identity and remittances for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs...

Scayl, launched by former venture capital, fintech, and senior financial services executives, has raised €100 million to support European fintech l...

Fintech is revolutionizing Nigeria's banking, enhancing financial service reach and efficiency, and contributing significantly to the African finte...

Integrating AI into the finance sector has sparked significant transformation, enhancing efficiency, security, and user experience. This discussion...

OpenAI has established its inaugural Asian office in Tokyo, marking a significant step in its international expansion. CEO Sam Altman highlighted t...

The landscape of in-app payments is rapidly evolving, with AI and blockchain technologies poised to significantly enhance their functionality. AI i...

aelf, a leading blockchain network based in Singapore, is poised to redefine the technological landscape with its strategic shift towards incorpora...

The fintech sector is rapidly evolving, driven by new technologies and innovative approaches, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of...

Microex, a financial technology company based in the UAE, announced today the launch of its new Web3.0 financial trading platform, marking a signif...

Artificial intelligence is proving its value in fintech, notably through OpenAI's collaboration with Klarna, which has boosted the company's profit...

On the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Digitec CEO Peer Joost and CRO Stephan Von Massenbach discuss the company's transformation from a hardwa...

Venture capital investment in the UK's AI sector rebounded in early 2024, stabilizing after a global slump. The fintech industry led with $1.4 bill...

Financial technology firm Revolut plans to invest over $100 million in Mexico this year, capitalizing on record remittance flows, according to the ...

A new report by EY and Innovate Finance highlights that while UK FinTech boards are crucial for driving growth and innovation, they often lack key ...

Global supply chain disruptions, fueled by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, freight price volatility, and infrastructure challenges, have pushed...

OpenAI has taken delivery of Nvidia's state-of-the-art AI processor, the DGX H200, acclaimed as the world's most powerful GPU, directly from Nvidia...

This video details the five stages of full automation, providing an in-depth look at each phase to enhance your understanding of the processes invo...

IA Engine, the Investment Association's FinTech hub, has released a new whitepaper focused on empowering the investment management industry. This g...

The merging of financial technology (fintech) and mobile commerce is creating unprecedented transactional opportunities. This evolution is primaril...

To stay relevant in today's fast-paced market, enterprises need to innovate continuously, and fintechs are leading this change in the financial ser...

Speculation is mounting that OpenAI may soon release a new version of its ChatGPT model, potentially called ChatGPT-5, though the official name rem...

Saudi Arabia's fintech sector is nearing its goal of becoming a regional financial hub, reports Arthur D. Little. The management consulting firm's ...

The Indian government has engaged in discussions with fintech companies and law enforcement agencies to enhance collaboration and tackle major chal...

Baselayer, a B2B platform that leverages proprietary Graph AI technology to combat fraud and streamline business onboarding, announced its emergenc...

Fingerprint has entered into a strategic partnership with Oscilar, an AI-driven risk and fraud management firm, to enhance fraud prevention and det...

At Bloomberg Tech live, Writer CEO May Habib discussed the company's Palmyra LLMs and the future of generative AI in enterprises for 2024. She high...

A London FinTech company, Stratiphy, is among 21 ‘responsible AI’ projects backed by Innovate UK, receiving a £1 million grant. Stratiphy leads a c...

Thomas Li, formerly of Point72, founded Daloopa with Jeremy Huang and Daniel Chen to address the financial industry's reliance on error-prone manua...

As debates on 'Responsible AI' and 'Ethical AI' intensify, Inc42 and Microsoft are hosting 'The AI Connect,' an invite-only event in Delhi on May 1...

Wipro has partnered with Microsoft to launch a suite of cognitive assistants for the financial services sector, powered by generative AI (GenAI). A...

Fintech's rapid expansion, especially in India with record-breaking UPI transactions, highlights the sector's growth and potential. However, this s...

The global RegTech (Regulatory Technology) industry, valued at $9 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $66.9 billion by 2032, growing at a compou...

The Indian government's proposal to finance up to 50 percent of the cost of establishing artificial intelligence (AI) compute infrastructure has be...

Artificial intelligence (AI) companies have been heavily investing in large language models for generative AI products, but a new trend is emerging...

Boosted by a $4 billion investment from Microsoft announced on May 14, France has emerged as a leading FinTech hub, thanks to public-private partne...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the financial services industry. Banks and fintech firms are increasingly adopting AI technologies to en...

Fintech startup MarCoPay is expanding its financial services for Filipino seamen by offering QR-code payments and loans, tailored to meet their uni...

Intel, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and other tech giants are forming the Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Promoter Group to advance the development of ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the financial technology (fintech) sector, enabling rapid and precise analysis of vast data sets. T...

Adam Baldwin, Head of Digital Advisory (Legal, Regulatory & Compliance) at BNP Paribas, suggests that employing AI in client risk profiling and...

The Generative AI in Fintech market is projected to grow from US$1.12 billion in 2023 to US$4.35 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 31.26%. As financi...

iBind Systems, a FinTech startup in Bangalore, India, announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to modernize onboarding for banks and financial i...

Julie Arnoux, Commercial Lead for Europe at Wise, gives a 30-second overview of Wise in her interview at Money 20/20 Europe.

Deutsche Bank is partnering with Austrian fintech and crypto broker Bitpanda to offer customers real-time payment solutions for asset transactions,...

Mastercard has launched "Mastercard For Fintechs," a program aimed at supporting fintechs across Western Europe. This initiative provides tools and...

The UAE aims to strengthen its AI relationship with the United States. Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s AI minister, told the Financial Times that M...

The pan-African Ecobank Group has opened applications for the seventh edition of its Fintech Challenge, offering $50,000 in prize money. Serving ov...

In a conversation with Abdallah Abu Sheikh, founder of Astra Tech and CEO of Botim, he discusses the strategy behind Palm Pay and shares insights i...

Ant Group invested 21.2 billion yuan (US$2.9 billion) in technology last year, focusing on artificial intelligence to spur innovation for consumers...

Ashley Fox, CEO and Founder of Empify and former Wall Street analyst, joined Bloomberg Radio to discuss her fintech startup, which focuses on helpi...

Remote working fintech Deel has introduced a new AI tool designed to enhance various tasks. Deel states that this AI tool helps double-check compli...

Iana Dimitrova, CEO of OpenPayd, noted the market has "recalibrated," now valuing businesses with proven use cases and solid models, unlike three t...

Unforeseen advancements in financial technology (fintech) continue to transform the financial landscape and consumer experiences. Innovations such ...

Climate change and advancements in artificial intelligence could transform fintech, according to a report by venture capital firm Team8's Venture C...

Apple Inc. is withholding several new technologies from European Union consumers, citing regulatory concerns. The company announced on Friday that ...

Devon Kirk, Co-Head of Portage Partner and Portage Capital Solutions, joined Ed Ludlow to discuss the state of the fintech growth equity market in ...

This month, Barcelona-based tech startup Brickken announced its selection to participate in the European Commission’s (EC) European Blockchain and ...

The financial ecosystem is undergoing a massive shift due to the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its integration into financi...

Europe is lagging behind both the United States and China in technology and innovation, according to Nick Clegg, a top executive at US firm Meta. C...

Swift's research indicates positive sentiment among EU SMEs towards the Instant Payments Regulation, effective since April. SME decision-makers in ...

Meta is expanding its AI Startup Program across Europe, highlighting innovation and the influence of American tech companies in the region’s AI lan...

Apple Inc. has secured an observer role on OpenAI's board in a significant new agreement, strengthening the bond between the two companies. Phil Sc...

In the latest episode of this Podcast Series, Dr. Verena Ritter-Döring, Partner in Frankfurt, discusses the deployment of AI in financial services ...

European fintech executives claim that financial services are struggling to implement artificial intelligence effectively, despite evidence suggest...

Many founders of European AI startups "just want to make some quick money" and had no exposure to the space 18 months before the launch of ChatGPT,...

Nubank, the Brazilian neobank, has acquired the AI platform Hyperplane seven months after its $6 million seed funding round. This move aims to stre...

On July 1, a new initiative called Lab Innova was launched at Technopark Casablanca to promote the internationalization of Moroccan startups. This ...

In a recent podcast, Shashank Shekhar, Co-founder and Head of Consulting at The Digital Fifth, and Alok Kumar, Chief of Engineering at Perfios, exp...

As artificial intelligence (AI) starts to transform global finance, Singapore is emerging as a leader in innovation. The city-state aims to become ...

Riga-based Sun Finance, a prominent name in the online lending industry, is poised to enhance its operations through artificial intelligence (AI). ...

Apple Intelligence is set to be the most significant enhancement for the iPhone, Mac, and iPad this year. The upcoming releases of iOS 18, macOS Se...

New data reveals that fintech startups in Nigeria have outperformed their African counterparts in funding raised during the first half of 2024. Acc...

NALA, an African payments company and money transfer app, allows users to make secure and reliable payments from Europe, the UK, and the US to Tanz...

Stride Ventures, a premier global venture debt firm from India, has announced Maalexi as its first venture debt investment of USD 1 million as part...

In a world where technology and finance converge, fintech innovations are revolutionizing the banking industry. Mobile-only banking and blockchain ...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation have launched a state-of-the-art Fintech timbuktoo H...

On July 15, 2024, Donald Trump made headlines by selecting J.D. Vance, a former critic of Trump, as his vice-presidential nominee. The choice was s...

In the latest episode of "The Ben & Marc Show," a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz delve into their recent article, “The Little ...

Some of Silicon Valley's wealthiest and most influential investors are publicly backing Donald Trump's campaign, representing powerful firms covete...

Despite being wounded in an assassination attempt, Donald Trump entered this week with improved betting odds of becoming the next U.S. president, a...

GoTo Group, Indonesia’s digital ecosystem, has unveiled GoTo AI, a long-term innovation program aimed at integrating cutting-edge AI technology thr...

Mastercard has teamed up with Premier Bank, a Sharia-compliant commercial bank in Somalia, to launch Premier Payment Gateway, a digital payments pl...

FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, together with international antitrust authorities and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, released a joint stat...

Delve into the revolutionary influence of artificial intelligence (#AI) and emerging technologies on the finance and banking sectors. These advance...

UK-based fintech company Aveni has raised £11 million ($14.1 million) in a Series A funding round, led by Puma Private Equity with participation fr...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to specialized AI firms, as many of India's leading startups across various sectors, including e-...

Chinese start-up Shengshu AI has launched its text-to-video tool Vidu for global users, supporting both Chinese and English text prompts. Available...

As generative AI continues to surge, the future of automation in fintech is becoming increasingly apparent. While this trend raises concerns about ...

FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, together with international antitrust authorities and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, released a joint stat...

Delve into the revolutionary influence of artificial intelligence (#AI) and emerging technologies on the finance and banking sectors. These advance...

UK-based fintech company Aveni has raised £11 million ($14.1 million) in a Series A funding round, led by Puma Private Equity with participation fr...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to specialized AI firms, as many of India's leading startups across various sectors, including e-...

Chinese start-up Shengshu AI has launched its text-to-video tool Vidu for global users, supporting both Chinese and English text prompts. Available...

As generative AI continues to surge, the future of automation in fintech is becoming increasingly apparent. While this trend raises concerns about ...

FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, together with international antitrust authorities and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, released a joint stat...

Delve into the revolutionary influence of artificial intelligence (#AI) and emerging technologies on the finance and banking sectors. These advance...

UK-based fintech company Aveni has raised £11 million ($14.1 million) in a Series A funding round, led by Puma Private Equity with participation fr...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to specialized AI firms, as many of India's leading startups across various sectors, including e-...

Chinese start-up Shengshu AI has launched its text-to-video tool Vidu for global users, supporting both Chinese and English text prompts. Available...

As generative AI continues to surge, the future of automation in fintech is becoming increasingly apparent. While this trend raises concerns about ...

FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, together with international antitrust authorities and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, released a joint stat...

Delve into the revolutionary influence of artificial intelligence (#AI) and emerging technologies on the finance and banking sectors. These advance...

UK-based fintech company Aveni has raised £11 million ($14.1 million) in a Series A funding round, led by Puma Private Equity with participation fr...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to specialized AI firms, as many of India's leading startups across various sectors, including e-...

Chinese start-up Shengshu AI has launched its text-to-video tool Vidu for global users, supporting both Chinese and English text prompts. Available...

As generative AI continues to surge, the future of automation in fintech is becoming increasingly apparent. While this trend raises concerns about ...

Jeff Bezos' family office, established in 2005, has heavily invested in technology, now shifting towards artificial intelligence. This focus reflec...

Fintech Insider reports that Zopa's Fintech Pledge industry coalition has reached a significant milestone, demonstrating strong industry collaborat...

The arrest of South Korea’s top tech entrepreneur has thrown a major company into disarray, with potential repercussions for the banking sector and...

FinTech has revolutionized the financial services industry, especially in wealth preservation and estate planning. Traditionally reliant on manual ...

Microsoft and dLocal have announced a landmark partnership to integrate advanced artificial intelligence solutions into the financial technology se...

Revolut is reportedly planning to sell up to $500 million worth of existing shares, aiming for a valuation of $45 billion, according to the Financi...

Tanzania's fintech ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, with a surge in the development of new solutions. The quality of these innovations...

The "FinTech Blockchain - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offerings, revealing that the global market ...

The Nuvei and Plusgrade acquisitions drove investment in Canada’s FinTech sector to an unprecedented level in the first half of the year, as highli...

Jai Kisan, a rural fintech startup, has obtained an NBFC license through its acquisition of Kushal Finnovation Capital Private Limited. This licens...

Wegofin is an innovative fintech platform that streamlines payment processing and financial management for businesses in India. By utilizing advanc...

In the crowded fintech space, small-ticket loans are emerging as one of the few profitable avenues. Fintech firms currently rely on partnerships wi...

Remitly (NASDAQ: RELY) has opened its first Greater Vancouver area office in New Westminster, situated along the Fraser River. This new office repr...

Google's parent company, Alphabet, announced on Thursday the expansion of its AI-generated summaries for search queries to six additional countries...

Explore the transformative power of AI in the enterprise with insights from Anil Nanduri, Vice President and Head of Intel AI Accelerator Office, h...

Sahara AI, a startup at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence, announced on Wednesday that it secured $43 million in a Series ...

Leaders in Nigeria's financial services industry are increasingly embracing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Both fint...

As India nears its centenary of independence in 2047, the country's fintech industry is poised to emerge as a global leader, driven by advanced tec...

IBM recently introduced a new "Lightweight Engine" for its WatsonX.ai service, targeting primarily enterprise users but also offering potential ben...

Paddle, the payments infrastructure provider, has opened applications for its third AI Launchpad, offering 75 AI founders a six-week program design...

Magic, a San Francisco AI coding startup founded in 2022, has partnered with Google Cloud to develop two supercomputers on the Google Cloud Platfor...

Hosts Benjamin Ensor and Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein, joined by special guests, dive into this week's major fintech and financial services news. Key t...

Story Protocol has rapidly reached a $2.25 billion valuation in just two years by focusing on protecting creators' rights in the AI era. The compan...

Klarna’s CEO has announced a dramatic plan to cut the company’s workforce by 50% and replace those roles with artificial intelligence, signaling a ...

Shailendra Singh, managing director of Peak XV Partners, highlighted a lack of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India's growing fintech sec...

Axis Bank MD and CEO Amitabh Chaudhry warned that banks risk missing valuable opportunities if they don't collaborate with fintech startups. He not...

New Zealand fintech company Debut is gearing up to become the country’s first locally-owned bank tailored for an open banking environment and drive...

Aibit, a prominent digital asset trading platform, has unveiled a new AI system aimed at improving decision-making for fintech innovators. This adv...

This week on the fintech show, host David Barton-Grimley and guests Kevin Fox of Thredd and Sophie Winwood of Foxe Capital discuss major industry d...

Ocean Protocol has partnered with Zero1 Labs, a decentralized AI platform, to enhance the performance and accuracy of AI solutions developed by Zer...

LiveFlow, founded by former Revolut employees Anita Koimur and Lasse Kalkar, has raised $13.5 million to further its mission of automating accounti...

The Payments Association in the UK is advocating for a National Payments Plan to foster growth and innovation in the sector. In its Payments Manife...

Generative AI (GenAI) is creating significant buzz across industries, promising to revolutionize workflows and tackle complex tasks. As an automati...

Israeli regulator ISA has approved AI startup Bridgewise to launch a stock-picking chatbot in partnership with Israel Discount Bank, despite global...

The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed new reporting mandates for developers of advanced AI and cloud computing services to enhance the safety a...

A PwC India report reveals that 90% of Indian financial institutions are prioritizing artificial intelligence and generative AI as key drivers of i...

Faisal Toukan, CEO and co-founder of UAE-based fintech Ziina, outlined the company's strategy to transform from a simple payments platform into a c...

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, which operates the popular payment service Alipay, has introduced a stand-alone AI app designed as a virtual assis...

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, with fintech standing out as a key beneficiary. As the financial sector con...

Financial exclusion occurs when individuals are unable to access mainstream financial services, reinforcing poverty and inequality. Banking access ...

The Investment Association (IA) has opened applications for the eighth cohort of its annual Engine Innovator Programme, a FinTech accelerator aimed...

In a move aligning with tech industry concerns, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill on Sunday that aimed to enhance artifi...

Hosting a live broadcast from St Michael and All Angels Church in London, Kate Moody and Jamie Campbell presented Fintech Insider News with special...

As the global landscape of cryptocurrency regulation evolves rapidly, Australia's cautious approach is increasingly out of step. Observers suggest ...

Over the past decade, New York's tech industry has surged to become a transformative force, particularly in finance, positioning the city as a glob...

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle Internet Financial, highlights that as fintech companies rapidly evolve,...

While criminals embracing AI deepfakes is no surprise, what's catching experts off guard is the sudden pivot in recent months toward targeting fint...

Mercado Pago, the fintech division of Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre, announced on Wednesday that it has applied for a banking licens...

In a move to enhance consumer payment options, Klarna—the AI-driven global payments network and shopping assistant—is partnering with Adyen to intr...

Hosts Laura Watkins and Dave Morris, alongside industry experts, dissect this week's significant developments in fintech and financial services. Th...

FTX has obtained court approval for its bankruptcy plan, allowing the cryptocurrency exchange to repay up to $16.5 billion to customers. The plan s...

In a significant turn in the global AI chip industry, China is reportedly urging users to opt for domestic manufacturers such as Huawei instead of ...

At the sixth annual conference of the Financial Technology Service Providers Association in Kampala, keynote speaker Dave Birch explored pivotal te...

Artificial intelligence is dramatically reshaping the fintech industry by disrupting traditional banking and financial services. Startups like Bett...

FinTech Automation has launched ChargeIt™, a new card issuance platform that allows banks, neo-banks, and credit unions to create customized card p...

Host Benjamin Ensor and a panel of expert guests discuss key developments in fintech and financial services this week. Topics include the alarming ...

Executives from several of Britain’s leading and rapidly expanding fintech companies have cautioned the Labour government that London risks losing ...

SoFi Technologies, Inc., a digital financial services platform focused on helping members manage their finances, has announced a $2 billion agreeme...

Fintech companies rely on partner banks for access to the banking system, but many banks are withdrawing from this role. Without these crucial bank...

MetaWealth, a prominent tokenized real estate investment platform, has announced its role as a founding partner in The Square, London’s first token...

The New York Times reported tensions rising between OpenAI and its investor and partner Microsoft, as their once-close collaboration has begun to s...

Hosts Laura Watkins and Dave Morris, along with guests, discuss key fintech and financial services news this week. Topics include a BBC investigati...

In Silicon Valley, the excitement surrounding generative AI is evident, with many early-stage startup pitches heavily incorporating the technology....

Since the pandemic, small business creation in the U.S. has increased, but despite the availability of numerous tech tools for payroll and retireme...

AI is reshaping data security in the fintech sector, though it remains a supplementary tool rather than a replacement for current systems. Altron F...

Stripe Inc., led by Patrick and John Collison, is in advanced talks to acquire fintech platform Bridge, according to a Bloomberg report. This move ...

Microsoft is set to enable businesses to create their own autonomous AI agents starting next month, countering Salesforce, which launched its own c...

Generative AI’s potential comes with a dark side: major models like DBRX Instruct are failing critical safety checks, exposing businesses to unfore...

Stripe’s $1.1 billion move to acquire Bridge highlights the stakes in digital payments, especially with U.S. open banking rules in flux. While fint...

U.S. regulatory clarity on digital assets remains elusive, but Blockdaemon’s insights point to potential breakthroughs post-election. The path forw...

Apple’s million-dollar security bounty signals how seriously the tech giant is taking potential breaches to its upcoming AI servers. This preemptiv...

Tokenization promises efficiency gains for traditional finance, but the Bank for International Settlements warns of risks in governance and legal f...

Searching for a new search experience, OpenAI has introduced SearchGPT, challenging Google’s search dominance with an AI-driven, ad-free alternativ...

Searching for financial freedom, Shopify’s new funding solutions and Moniepoint’s unicorn status underscore the drive to make finance more accessib...

Searching for clarity in small business lending, fintech innovators aim to solve longstanding issues of transparency and cash flow management. With...

Searching for data-driven growth, the Middle East’s banks are leveraging transaction data to enhance customer engagement and develop targeted produ...

Searching for inclusive solutions, LOLC Tech is advancing fintech with a focus on accessibility and sustainability. Through partnerships with Oracl...

The Hierophant. As Trump’s victory reverberates through financial services, industry insiders, including Laura Watkins and Benjamin Ensor, weigh in...

The Tower. Experts predict that Trump’s fiscal policy changes could drive market volatility, with tax cuts likely to benefit equities and banks. Bu...

The Magician. Trump’s appointment of Elon Musk to co-lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) signals a bold step toward restructuri...

The fight for AI’s future takes center stage as leaked emails reveal a power struggle between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. From disputes ov...

Amid the race for innovation, fintechs are carving their paths globally. LATAM’s Nubank and Ualá showcase regional growth, while Klarna eyes a U.S....

In October, five new unicorns across AI, robotics, and fintech added $7 billion to Crunchbase’s Unicorn Board, now valued at $5.3 trillion. This su...

In the pursuit of smarter banking, Temenos brings NVIDIA-powered generative AI to financial institutions, enabling secure, on-premises data process...

In a fintech world shaped by innovation, Klara AI’s collaboration with Unlimit introduces financial solutions tailored for women in the EU. With se...

Small businesses and startups face challenges safeguarding their ideas, as deep-pocketed entities exploit weak patent protections. Researchers foun...

From Revolut’s milestone of 50 million users to Chase UK launching its first credit card, fintech continues reshaping financial services. Meanwhile...

Despite AI's buzz, over a third of UK businesses report failed AI projects within the past year. Hurdles like unrealistic expectations, data challe...

Accenture, Avanade, and Microsoft are joining forces to launch a Copilot business transformation practice. By co-investing in AI-driven solutions a...

The collapse of Synapse and its missing $90M have raised critical questions about the safety of fintech firms. As users struggle to recover funds, ...

Benjamin Ensor and guests dive into pivotal fintech updates: UK regulators face scrutiny, UniCredit eyes a major acquisition, Checkout.com expands ...

German fintech 21X has received approval to launch a tokenization platform, a milestone under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime. This breakthrough highligh...

As fintech pushes convenience, cyber threats loom larger. Eric Hannelius of Pepper Pay emphasizes that robust security safeguards not only protect ...

Striking a balance between stringent security and seamless user experience is a growing challenge for fintech apps. Overly strict protocols can fru...

Fintech has brought financial inclusion to Ghana, with mobile money and digital wallets reshaping access to financial services. Yet, high fees dete...

DataStax CEO Chet Kapoor suggests government intervention in AI might be inevitable and even necessary. While Kapoor generally opposes regulation d...

Laura Watkins and her guests discuss key global financial stories. Highlights include Australia’s new social media ban for under-16s, Meta’s anti-s...

According to the EY European Financial Services AI Survey, only 9% of financial leaders in Europe feel they are leading in AI adoption. While 28% r...

The BFSI sector stands to gain transformative benefits from Generative AI, from enhancing compliance to improving decision-making. However, navigat...

The U.S. tech job market is set to recover in 2025 after a challenging period of layoffs and AI-driven transformations. A report by Karat and Harri...

This week in fintech: Norway’s Vipps MobilePay challenges Apple Pay, marking a milestone for payment competition. Goldman Sachs withdraws from the ...

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski shared insights into the company’s hiring freeze amidst rising AI adoption. While Klarna serves over 575,000 ret...

Fintech companies, like Priority under CEO Thomas Priore, continue to revolutionize payments by offering integrated digital tools for businesses of...

Warwick Business School has launched a cutting-edge Fintech Innovation Lab with £4.2m of investment. Designed to drive fintech and AI research, the...

As the year draws to a close, the fintech sector reflects on a transformative 2024. Crypto made a roaring comeback, slow exit environments persiste...

Benjamin Ensor and guests recap the year’s final stories, including Current’s fundraise, Tyme's $250M unicorn status, and Visa and Mastercard's glo...

The CFPB alleges Walmart and Branch Messenger Inc. compelled Spark drivers to use costly bank accounts under threat of termination. The lawsuit rai...

Federal regulators maintain pressure on banks partnering with fintechs, with enforcement actions focusing on Bank Secrecy Act failures. While actio...

Finland’s digital bank Alisa Bank teams up with Enfuce to launch a Visa business credit card for SMEs. This partnership aims to reshape SME banking...

DeepSeek's R1 model, an open-source innovation, has outpaced AI giants and sparked critical debates about balancing accessibility with control in a...

In the meantime in fintech, the UK’s PSR is driving payments innovation, Belvo is teaming up with J.P. Morgan in Mexico, and Nu Holdings is conside...

After years of setbacks, including market downturns and increased regulatory oversight post-SVB collapse, fintech firms may finally be seeing a tur...

Optimism surrounds the IPO market as a new administration’s pro-business stance, including regulatory easing and support for crypto and AI, encoura...

German startup Novo AI, led by Hemanth Mandapati, quickly pivoted to DeepSeek’s chatbot, replacing ChatGPT—signaling a potential shift in AI prefer...

By slashing production costs and offering free access, DeepSeek has reshaped the AI landscape, empowering developers to experiment without financia...

China's DeepSeek introduces a cost-effective, open-source AI model, challenging Silicon Valley's dominance and prompting U.S. tech giants to reasse...

Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok 3, an AI model enhancing image analysis and powering features on X (formerly Twitter).

Sridhar Ramaswamy, Snowflake's CEO, credits a weekly cross-functional "war room" strategy for revitalizing the company's growth and driving its AI ...

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati launched Thinking Machines Lab, attracting top talent from OpenAI to focus on creating AI systems aligned with human ...