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.

CEO Interview: ‘Regulatory Relaxation’ and Simplicity Key to FinTech Growth

CEO Interview: ‘Regulatory Relaxation’ and Simplicity Key to FinTech Growth
CEO Interview: ‘Regulatory Relaxation’ and Simplicity Key to FinTech Growth
February 25, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

The new administration is barely a month old, so it’s too soon to tell exactly what financial services regulation will look like. But with the...

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Platforms Use Cards and Deposits to Become Alternatives to Traditional Banks
Platforms Use Cards and Deposits to Become Alternatives to Traditional Banks
February 24, 2025  |  Alternative Credit

FinTechs — especially platforms — are capitalizing on the continued buildout of digital solutions and products, including cards, to give consumers an alternative to traditional...

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Markaaz CEO: Data Quality Helps Redefine FinTech Relationship Strength
Markaaz CEO: Data Quality Helps Redefine FinTech Relationship Strength
February 24, 2025  |  Data

Not all that long ago, a FinTech was easily defined — because the definition was broad. Seemed like any digital upstart promising to upend traditional...

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Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
February 21, 2025  |  Regulation

Generally speaking, the more capital in the markets, the better — as that money finds its way into new growth opportunities (including innovative firms) and...

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Making Sense of How APIs Bring Interoperability and Automation to B2B Payments
Making Sense of How APIs Bring Interoperability and Automation to B2B Payments
February 21, 2025  |  B2B Payments

From digital wallets to buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services, FinTech solutions have embedded themselves seamlessly into everyday life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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MercadoLibre Payment Volumes Leap 33% as Platform Reaches 100M Buyer Milestone
MercadoLibre Payment Volumes Leap 33% as Platform Reaches 100M Buyer Milestone
February 20, 2025  |  Earnings

MercadoLibre’s fourth quarter results showed double-digit growth in unique active buyers and items sold across the company’s marketplace, along with momentum in its credit card...

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Block Doubles Down on Banking Base as FinTech Competition Grows
Block Doubles Down on Banking Base as FinTech Competition Grows
February 20, 2025  |  Earnings

Jack Dorsey is no stranger to playing the long game. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Synapse Collapse Reportedly Target of Criminal Grand Jury Probe
Synapse Collapse Reportedly Target of Criminal Grand Jury Probe
February 20, 2025  |  Legal

A grand jury is reportedly probing criminal conduct at bankrupt FinTech firm Synapse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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White-Label Partnerships Emerge as Key to B2B Payment Monetization Strategies
White-Label Partnerships Emerge as Key to B2B Payment Monetization Strategies
February 19, 2025  |  B2B Payments

In any technological — and especially payments-related — endeavor, there are several strategies a bank, B2B software provider or platform can employ: build the technology...

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