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.

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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Mastercard’s Middle-Market Play Uses Digital Innovation to Bridge Finance Gaps
Mastercard’s Middle-Market Play Uses Digital Innovation to Bridge Finance Gaps
February 19, 2025  |  Mastercard

The middle market continues to draw the attention of payments and banking companies, with Mastercard announcing a package of digital and financial management tools aimed...

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Regulations Are On Hold. Does That Mean More FinTechs Will Look to Become Neobanks?
Regulations Are On Hold. Does That Mean More FinTechs Will Look to Become Neobanks?
February 18, 2025  |  Banking

The neobank model has, through the past several years, taken two paths as FinTechs bring accounts, cards and other digital-first financial offerings to customers. Get...

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