FinTech

Financial technology, often shortened to fintech, is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is an emerging industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance.

Mercury Valued at $5.2 Billion as It Pushes Deeper Into Banking

Mercury Valued at $5.2 Billion as It Pushes Deeper Into Banking
Mercury Valued at $5.2 Billion as It Pushes Deeper Into Banking
May 20, 2026  |  Investments

Banking FinTech Mercury announced it raised $200 million in a funding round that valued the company at $5.2 billion. The company’s Series D round comes as Mercury...

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White House Pushes FinTech Access to Payment Rails
White House Pushes FinTech Access to Payment Rails
May 19, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The White House is pushing federal financial regulators to take a fresh look at the rules that shape how FinTechs work with banks, payment systems...

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Fiserv to Spin Off ATM and Cash Operations to Bridgeport Partners
Fiserv to Spin Off ATM and Cash Operations to Bridgeport Partners
May 18, 2026  |  Partnerships

Global payments and financial services technology provider Fiserv is spinning off its cash-handling operations into a newly formed joint venture with specialist private equity firm...

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Banking Circle Names Mastercard Vet Kush Saxena as CEO
Banking Circle Names Mastercard Vet Kush Saxena as CEO
May 18, 2026  |  Personnel

Commerce-focused FinTech platform Banking Circle picked a new chief executive. Kush Saxena, a veteran of Mastercard and merchant acquirer Getnet, was named to the CEO...

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Bitcoin Depot Shutters as Crypto ATMs Face More Scrutiny
Bitcoin Depot Shutters as Crypto ATMs Face More Scrutiny
May 18, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest operator of cryptocurrency ATMs, is shutting down after declaring bankruptcy, according to a Monday (May 18) press release. The company...

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Revolut Adds Employee Incentives to Fuel Business Banking Push
Revolut Adds Employee Incentives to Fuel Business Banking Push
May 15, 2026  |  Banking

Revolut is offering employees across all departments 1,000 pounds (about $1,330) if they bring businesses to the digital bank as it expands its business banking...

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Bunq Accelerates Global Expansion With Mexican Banking License Bid
Bunq Accelerates Global Expansion With Mexican Banking License Bid
May 15, 2026  |  Banking

European neobank Bunq filed for a Mexican banking license, saying it aims to serve the growing number of global citizens within, and with ties to,...

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Gemini Gets $100 Million to Expand Into Prediction Markets
Gemini Gets $100 Million to Expand Into Prediction Markets
May 15, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Cryptocurrency and prediction markets platform Gemini Space Station received a $100 million strategic investment from Winklevoss Capital Fund, which is owned by Gemini founders Tyler...

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