FinTech News
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Zoho Expands into Digital Payments with Launch of POS DevicesZoho enters the digital payments arena with new POS and QR devices, expanding beyond SaaS into financial infrastructure amid India’s fintech boom.
Tuesday, October 7th 2025 12:07PM -
OpenAI Expands Fintech Reach with Acquisition of RoiOpenAI acquires AI finance startup Roi, signaling deeper interest in fintech applications and personalized financial technology.
Monday, October 6th 2025 08:32PM -
Cloudflare Announces NetDollar Stablecoin for AI-Driven TransactionsCloudflare plans to launch NetDollar, a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at powering AI-driven internet payments and microtransactions.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 08:12PM -
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The Digital Euro vs. Stablecoins: The Future of Money Is Debated at MERGE MadridThe showdown between central banks from Europe and Latin America and crypto platforms like Ripple, Kraken, and Bit2Me will take the stage at MERGE Madrid (October 7–9). Over 200 international experts will gather in Madrid to rethink the future of money. The event will explore institutional adoption, regulatory impact, and the evolving retail use of crypto assets. Madrid is emerging as a key meeting point for banks, fintechs, startups, and major corporations driving Web3 innovation.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 02:38PM -
Klarna Shares Fall Below IPO Price as Sector Weakness PersistsKlarna’s stock fell 7.7% below its IPO price, highlighting investor concerns over fintech growth, rising yields, and competitive pressures.
Sunday, September 28th 2025 08:54PM -
Exclusive - Frozen Abroad: When Fintech Accounts Fail CustomersJonathan J. Mentor tells FinTech Weekly how repeated GreenFi account freezes left him stranded abroad, exposing gaps in fintech support.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 10:25AM -
Curve Faces Investor Showdown Over Lloyds TakeoverCurve will hold an extraordinary general meeting after IDC Ventures, its largest external shareholder, opposed its £120m sale to Lloyds.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 08:24PM -
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Florida’s Business Leaders Launch the Gold Coast Tech Accelerator Program in the Next Global Tech HubWhere Innovation Meets Opportunity in Southeast Florida
Monday, August 11th 2025 08:22PM -
Bitget Unveils Unified On-Chain Trading Across Four Major BlockchainsBitget expands its Onchain feature to support Ethereum, Solana, BSC, and Base in one account, adding AI-powered trading tools and multi-chain access.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 08:06PM -
US–UK Crypto Alliance: What It Is, Who’s Involved, Why It Matters NowThe US and UK are forming a joint task force on digital assets and capital markets. Here’s the full timeline, stakeholder map, policy aims, and what it means for fintech.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 11:01AM -
German Fintech A³ Launches Crowdcube Round to Tackle SME Funding GapHamburg-based fintech A³ Handelspartner seeks €5m on Crowdcube to expand its tech-driven lending model for SMEs across Europe.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 11:23AM -
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Majority Expands Beyond Banking With New No-Comittments Mobile Phone PlansNo commitments. No borders. MAJORITY brings mobile phone plans to the communities that move the world.
Thursday, July 31st 2025 10:20AM -
US and UK to Deepen Crypto CooperationThe US and UK move toward closer crypto cooperation after high-level talks in London, with stablecoins and regulation at the center.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 10:53AM -
UK Concerns Grow Over Crypto Leanings in PoliticsUK officials raise alarms about crypto’s role in politics after Musk’s Whitehall talk and reports of sponsors tied to scams, pushing calls to ban donations.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 10:38AM -
Bivial Launches Instant 24/7 Swiss Franc PaymentsZurich fintech Bivial introduces instant 24/7 Swiss Franc payments, combining blockchain with banking rails to cut costs and speed transfers.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 10:12AM -
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J.P. Morgan Markets unveils next-generation platform for institutional investorsRecent tariff-related volatility spotlights new offering’s value in markets where opportunities are fleeting and ‘every second counts’
Thursday, July 24th 2025 11:38AM -
IDC Pushes to Oust Curve Chair Amid Lloyds Deal DisputeInvestor IDC Ventures seeks removal of Curve chair Lord Fink as tensions mount over the £120m Lloyds takeover, deepening concerns first revealed by FinTech Weekly.
Friday, September 19th 2025 08:47PM -
Why FinTech Firms Are Raising Record Amounts of Capital in 2025From London to Riyadh, fintech firms like SumUp, HALA, Tamara, VentureSouq, and Chip are securing billions. Here’s why global investors are betting big on digital finance.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 11:47AM -
Tamara Secures Up to $2.4 Billion in Shariah-Compliant Financing to Expand FinTech ServicesSaudi fintech Tamara secures a $2.4 billion Shariah-compliant financing package from Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Apollo to expand its buy-now-pay-later and credit products across the Gulf region.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 09:41AM -
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Visa Releases Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report for North AmericaDigital remittance apps lead the way in North America as Visa’s latest report reveals shifting consumer preferences.
Monday, June 16th 2025 07:54PM -
HALA Raises $157 Million in Series B to Expand FinTech Services for Saudi SMEsSaudi Arabia’s HALA secures $157 million Series B funding to expand embedded financial services for MSMEs, strengthen its market presence, and support Vision 2030 goals.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 09:23AM -
Chip Secures £6 Million in Funding, Valued at Over £208 MillionUK-based digital wealth management platform Chip has raised £6 million at a valuation of £208 million, with Channel 4 Ventures leading the round and retail investors gaining new liquidity options.
Monday, September 15th 2025 11:05AM -
VentureSouq Secures Major Backing for Second FinTech Fund in MENAGCC-based venture capital firm VentureSouq has closed its second FinTech Fund, targeting early-stage fintech and SaaS startups across MENA, with support from leading regional and international investors.
Monday, September 15th 2025 10:56AM -
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Qualco Group Shares Listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock ExchangeQualco 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.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 08:16PM -
SumUp Weighs Stock Market Listing That Could Value Firm at $15 BillionLondon-based fintech SumUp is preparing for a possible stock market listing worth up to $15 billion, considering both London and New York as potential venues. The decision could be pivotal for the London Stock Exchange.
Monday, September 15th 2025 10:49AM