Fiserv plans to introduce FIUSD, a dollar-linked stablecoin, by year-end, working with PayPal and Circle to expand digital settlement tools across banking and commerce.
Zopa Bank introduces Biscuit, a current account offering interest and cashback, entering the competitive UK banking market alongside major lenders and fintech rivals.
Wealthfront Corporation, a leading automated investment firm, has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO amid growing investor interest in fintech and digital wealth platforms.
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Digital remittance apps lead the way in North America as Visa’s latest report reveals shifting consumer preferences.
Mastercard teams up with enza to simplify embedded payments for fintech companies in Africa, boosting financial inclusion and accelerating market access.
Arab Financial Services reports zero fraud losses among its bank clients, crediting AI-driven tools and real-time monitoring for secure fintech operations.
Embedded fintech is gaining ground in telecom, as finance platforms launch mobile services and challenge legacy carriers. This editorial explores why fintechs are entering connectivity — and how it could transform both industries.
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Qualco Group is now listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock Exchange, following an oversubscribed public offering. The move marks a new chapter for the financial technology firm as it expands its role in Greece’s growing tech sector.
Iraq’s leading electronic payments firm Qi partners with global advisory firm K2 Integrity to enhance financial compliance across its operations in Iraq, Jordan, and the UAE—setting a precedent for the region.
Despite a sharp global decline in fintech funding during 2024, Irish fintechs saw a 291% year-on-year increase in investment, signaling deeper sector maturity and investor confidence.
Swedish fintech Klarna is launching an unlimited 5G mobile plan in the U.S., expanding into telecom to diversify its services and strengthen its neobank ambitions.
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Dutch IT services firm Centric takes a majority stake in fintech Twelve, aiming to scale the company’s PoS and order management services across Europe while expanding its sector coverage.
Canadian fintech String Metaverse rebrands as String Payx after receiving a FINTRAC license. The firm will launch Web3-native digital finance services spanning crypto-fiat payments and virtual banking.
Finance automation platform Tipalti acquires treasury startup Statement to expand its AI-driven capabilities, aiming to streamline cash visibility and forecasting for mid-sized businesses.
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Hong Kong’s LianLian Global sees growing success in the Middle East by streamlining cross-border payments for SMEs sourcing from China, with eyes now on Africa as its next major market.
Wise announces a new round of fee adjustments to align with operational costs and sustain its mission of affordable, transparent international money transfers — but growing fintech competition may force the company to innovate faster.
Klarna’s launch of an AI-powered CEO hotline redefines user engagement — but the move sparks questions, especially from a fintech leader who previously cautioned against uncritical AI adoption.
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With Pipit’s global cash-in network onboard, Qenta unifies legacy rails and blockchain to cut the cost and complexity of remittances
Metro Bank may go private after being approached by private equity firm Pollen Street. The potential buyout raises concerns about London's competitiveness as a financial hub.
Chime’s IPO marks a turning point for fintech — not a return to hype, but a reset toward sustainability. What its public debut reveals about investor expectations, payments strategy, and the new market standard for digital banks.
PayPal plans to launch PYUSD on the Stellar blockchain, expanding its stablecoin's utility for real-world payments, remittances, and financing—pending regulatory approval.
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The leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp.
Carlyle and Citigroup partner to offer asset-backed financing to fintech lenders, addressing growing demand for scalable funding solutions.