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.

Klearly Raises $6.2 Million for SoftPOS Solution for Hospitality Businesses
Klearly Raises $6.2 Million for SoftPOS Solution for Hospitality Businesses
January 15, 2025  |  Investments

Dutch FinTech Klearly raised 6 million euros (about $6.2 million) in a seed round to grow its software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) product for hospitality businesses, mobile...

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Nelly Raises $52 Million to Expand Healthcare Platform in Europe
Nelly Raises $52 Million to Expand Healthcare Platform in Europe
January 15, 2025  |  Investments

Berlin-based Nelly raised 50 million euros (about $52 million) to further develop its platform for medical practices, increase its market share in Germany and expand...

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Ingo’s Edwards Credits ‘Culture of Possibility’ for Embedded Banking Progress
Ingo’s Edwards Credits ‘Culture of Possibility’ for Embedded Banking Progress
January 15, 2025  |  Opinion

Technology can mitigate risk, enhance security and optimize customer interactions in banking and payments, Ingo Payments CEO Drew Edwards writes in a new PYMNTS eBook,...

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Report: Half of US Consumers Use Plaid’s Payments Tech
Report: Half of US Consumers Use Plaid’s Payments Tech
January 14, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Plaid’s revenue reportedly rose more than 25% in 2024 as more consumers encountered its tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FIS: Payments Sector Needs New Way of Thinking
FIS: Payments Sector Needs New Way of Thinking
January 14, 2025  |  Opinion

FIS FinTech platform Atelio arose from innovative thinking around embedded finance, FIS EVP and Chief Business Officer Roy Ng writes in a new PYMNTS eBook,...

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This Bank CEO Says Stablecoins Are the Newest Payment Rail
This Bank CEO Says Stablecoins Are the Newest Payment Rail
January 14, 2025  |  Blockchain

Meeting customer needs is an imperative for financial institutions aiming to stay competitive. But innovations often run into the elephant in the room: outdated and...

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Chainalysis Bolsters Fraud Detection Capabilities With Alterya Acquisition
Chainalysis Bolsters Fraud Detection Capabilities With Alterya Acquisition
January 13, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis acquired Alterya, an artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection solution that works with cryptocurrency exchanges and FinTechs to identify scammers and protect the...

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Zilch Adds Travel Payments Offering With lastminute Partnership
Zilch Adds Travel Payments Offering With lastminute Partnership
January 13, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Zilch says it has launched a partnership to help customers book and pay for travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Protections Regarding Emerging Payments
January 10, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on how existing laws apply to emerging consumer payment mechanisms offered through tech companies and...

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