Fintech news and trends

Middle East FinTech Funding Shifts Toward Local Infrastructure
Fintech Investments // April 06, 2026

The Middle East has, in recent years, stood out among the more productive settings for payments innovation, where digital adoption and infrastructure development have advanced in tandem and given rise to a new generation of FinTech platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Coinbase’s Trust Company Draws Criticism From Banking Sector
Bank Regulation // April 06, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase last week won conditional regulatory approval for a national banking trust charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Bolt Cuts Third of Staff Amid New AI Focus
Digital Payments // April 05, 2026

Bolt has cut at least a third of its workforce amid reports of financial pressures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Chime Launches Prime Membership Tier to Get Deposits
Digital Banking // April 02, 2026

Chime has launched a premium membership tier that rewards members who make Chime their primary checking account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Middle East FinTech Funding Shifts Toward Local Infrastructure

April 06, 2026
The Middle East has, in recent years, stood out among the more productive settings for payments innovation, where digital adoption and infrastructure development have advanced in tandem and given rise to a new generation of FinTech platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

First Dollar Wins: How Deposit Timing Is Rewiring Financial Loyalty

March 27, 2026
The earliest interactions between a consumer and a financial provider rarely take place in a branch, and the account opening is just the beginning. The most important moment, arguably, happens...

FinTechs Shift From Wealth Building to Accelerating Cash Flow

March 27, 2026
The assumption that consumers are motivated primarily by upside has defined the go-to-market playbooks of payments companies, FinTechs and consumer brands for years. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank

March 23, 2026
A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Trustly Marks Pay by Bank Milestone With 120-Plus Million Users

April 07, 2026
Pay by Bank provider Trustly says it now has more than 120 million users worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Coinbase’s Trust Company Draws Criticism From Banking Sector

April 06, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase last week won conditional regulatory approval for a national banking trust charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bolt Cuts Third of Staff Amid New AI Focus

April 05, 2026
Bolt has cut at least a third of its workforce amid reports of financial pressures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Chime Launches Prime Membership Tier to Get Deposits

April 02, 2026
Chime has launched a premium membership tier that rewards members who make Chime their primary checking account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...