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.

Stripe’s First Employee Built a Bank to Fix Payments’ Messy Last Mile

Stripe’s First Employee Built a Bank to Fix Payments’ Messy Last Mile
Stripe’s First Employee Built a Bank to Fix Payments’ Messy Last Mile
August 11, 2026  |  Banking

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Adyen and Toast Bring FinTech Partnership to US
Adyen and Toast Bring FinTech Partnership to US
August 10, 2026  |  Partnerships

FinTech platform Adyen has expanded its partnership with restaurant/hospitality/retail tech company Toast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Rakuten Turns Profit as Ecosystem Revenue Hits Record High
Rakuten Turns Profit as Ecosystem Revenue Hits Record High
August 10, 2026  |  Earnings

Rakuten Group achieved its first quarterly profit in six years in the second quarter as it saw revenue growth across its three segments: Internet Service,...

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OCC Says No to Bunq US Banking License Bid
OCC Says No to Bunq US Banking License Bid
August 09, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

American banking regulators have reportedly turned down Dutch FinTech Bunq’s request for a banking license. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nayax Aims to Transition From Payments Platform to Bank
Nayax Aims to Transition From Payments Platform to Bank
August 06, 2026  |  Banking

Payments solutions platform Nayax is the latest FinTech seeking an American banking charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mercado Libre Free Shipping Converts Monthly Shoppers Into Daily Active Users
Mercado Libre Free Shipping Converts Monthly Shoppers Into Daily Active Users
August 06, 2026  |  eCommerce

A year after lowering the threshold for free shipping in Brazil, Mercado Libre has seen the offering drive “a structural change in behavior,” the eCommerce...

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Chime Converts More Paychecks Into More Products
Chime Converts More Paychecks Into More Products
August 05, 2026  |  Earnings

For Chime Financial, direct deposit is proving to be the underwriting and repayment infrastructure for a growing lending business. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Block’s AI Overhaul Starts Showing Up in Results
Block’s AI Overhaul Starts Showing Up in Results
August 05, 2026  |  Earnings

Block drew plenty of attention earlier this year when CEO Jack Dorsey announced plans to cut roughly 40% of the company’s workforce and put artificial...

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