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.

Convenience Driving Consumers to Open Banking
Convenience Driving Consumers to Open Banking
January 31, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

A recent report finds that a majority of American and Canadian consumers say they’d be willing to share financial information with FinTechs if it meant...

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Today in FinTech: PayPal Expands Payment Options in Germany; New Digital Bank Coming to Brazil
Today in FinTech: PayPal Expands Payment Options in Germany; New Digital Bank Coming to Brazil
January 28, 2022  |  Digital Banking

In today’s FinTech news, PayPal is adding new payment options in Germany that give eligible shoppers 30 days to pay, while Brazil could be gaining...

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Currensea on Offering the Ability to Decouple From Banks While Giving Back
Currensea on Offering the Ability to Decouple From Banks While Giving Back
January 28, 2022  |  Next-Gen Debit

For frequent travelers, the money they sink into seemingly endless foreign exchange (FX) fees could be better spent going to charity. In the Next-Gen Debit...

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Today in FinTech: Marqeta Grows Global Footprint; PingPong Eyes $1B IPO
Today in FinTech: Marqeta Grows Global Footprint; PingPong Eyes $1B IPO
January 27, 2022  |  Digital Banking

In today’s FinTech news, card issuer Marqeta expands its global footprint into Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, while Chinese eCommerce cross-border payments startup PingPong mulls...

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Crypto FinTech MoonPay Launches Credit, Debit Checkout Tool for NFTs
Crypto FinTech MoonPay Launches Credit, Debit Checkout Tool for NFTs
January 27, 2022  |  NFTs

MoonPay, an infrastructure payments firm for cryptocurrency, is introducing a checkout tool that gives users multiple cash payment options that its NFT clients can offer...

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Tanzanian Payments FinTech NALA Raises $10M
Tanzanian Payments FinTech NALA Raises $10M
January 27, 2022  |  Investments

NALA, a Tanzanian cross-border payments provider specializing in international money transfers, has raised $10 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in FinTech: Walmart’s Hazel Rebrands With Acquisitions; WEX Launches Toll Management With Bestpass
Today in FinTech: Walmart’s Hazel Rebrands With Acquisitions; WEX Launches Toll Management With Bestpass
January 26, 2022  |  Digital Banking

In today’s FinTech news, Walmart’s Hazel buys two startups with an eye on developing a personal finance super app, while WEX teams with Bestpass to...

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Today in Retail: Mattel, Disney Expand Licensing Agreement; Online Sales Can’t Keep up With Rising Retail Return Rate
Today in Retail: Mattel, Disney Expand Licensing Agreement; Online Sales Can’t Keep up With Rising...
January 26, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Mattel and Disney sign a licensing agreement that includes Princess and Frozen product lines, and Oscar de la Renta won’t be the...

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Walmart’s FinTech and Super App Future Takes Shape With Pair of Purchases
Walmart’s FinTech and Super App Future Takes Shape With Pair of Purchases
January 26, 2022  |  Retail

In the bid to build super apps, designed to bring all manner of digital activities under one digital roof, Walmart is determined to make a...

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