FinTechs

Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
March 21, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A deep dive into Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) Office of Inspector General’s latest audit and report on the agency reveals key risks to banks:...

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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Says Audit of Reserves Is ‘Top Priority’
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Says Audit of Reserves Is ‘Top Priority’
March 21, 2025  |  Blockchain

Stablecoin issuer Tether is reportedly talking with one of the Big Four accounting firms about doing an audit of its reserves. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said an...

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Top Credit Unions Invest in FinTech Partnerships to Speed Innovation
Top Credit Unions Invest in FinTech Partnerships to Speed Innovation
March 21, 2025  |  Credit Unions

Innovation is top of mind for consumers — nearly half of them say they would entertain the idea of switching their allegiance to a financial...

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Robinhood Leads Platforms Higher in Volatile Week as FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%
Robinhood Leads Platforms Higher in Volatile Week as FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%
March 21, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

The past five trading days have been a roller coaster, as interest rates and the Fed’s stance on cuts to those rates proved top of...

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Trump Tells Digital Asset Summit Attendees US Will ‘Dominate Crypto’
Trump Tells Digital Asset Summit Attendees US Will ‘Dominate Crypto’
March 20, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

President Donald Trump told a digital asset conference Thursday (March 20) that the United States is going to “dominate crypto and the next generation of...

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Tala Secures $150 Million Debt Facility to Enhance Lending Capabilities
Tala Secures $150 Million Debt Facility to Enhance Lending Capabilities
March 19, 2025  |  financial apps

Tala has secured a $150 million debt facility to expand what it calls “the world’s most accessible financial services.” The company will use the proceeds...

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Revolut Aims to Pursue Global Growth After Building Out UK Banking Operations
Revolut Aims to Pursue Global Growth After Building Out UK Banking Operations
March 18, 2025  |  Digital-First Banking

After gaining a restricted banking license in the U.K. in July, Revolut is reportedly working to build out its banking operations there, expand globally and then...

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3 Ways Embedded Finance Solutions Are Remaking B2B Procurement
3 Ways Embedded Finance Solutions Are Remaking B2B Procurement
March 17, 2025  |  B2B Payments

The golden rule of work is often to keep personal and professional lives separate. But when it comes to payments, the seamless experiences and expectations...

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AvidXchange Weighs Sale Amid Turbulent Market Conditions
AvidXchange Weighs Sale Amid Turbulent Market Conditions
March 14, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Is AP automation solution provider AvidXchange for sale?  Bloomberg reports that the firm, specializing in bill payment and receipt solutions for midsize businesses, is exploring...

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