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Grab to Expand Financial Services With Stash Takeover
Acquisitions // February 11, 2026

Grab plans to accelerate the growth of its financial services portfolio by acquiring digital investing platform Stash Financial. 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...

Robinhood Feels Chill as Crypto Slump Cools Revenue  
Earnings // February 10, 2026

Platforms built on high engagement can feel it first when enthusiasm starts to fade. 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...

Bank Charters Are Reshaping Who Can Compete for Consumer Deposits
Banking // February 10, 2026

Bank charters represent the operating system (OS) for the U.S. financial sector. 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...

Mastercard Launches New Program for BIN Sponsor Accreditation
Mastercard // February 10, 2026

Card issuance has become one of the most direct ways for FinTechs to embed themselves into daily commerce. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Credit Unions Take Stakes in FinTechs to Control the Roadmap

February 13, 2026
Michael Abraham, the chief strategy officer of Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), spotted a flaw in how his $2.4 trillion industry had done business for decades. 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 […]

Bank Charters Are Reshaping Who Can Compete for Consumer Deposits

February 10, 2026
Bank charters represent the operating system (OS) for the U.S. financial sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

PicPay Takes Its Credit Strategy to Wall Street With US IPO

February 02, 2026
Watch more: Monday Conversation with PicPay’s Eduardo Chedid Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

How Credit Unions Became FinTechs’ Best Bet for Scale

January 06, 2026
An industry once dominated by national banks is being reshaped as FinTechs turn their attention to smaller institutions, with credit unions emerging as the partnership destination of choice. Get the...

Quick Reads
Grab to Expand Financial Services With Stash Takeover

February 11, 2026
Grab plans to accelerate the growth of its financial services portfolio by acquiring digital investing platform Stash Financial. 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 marketing […]

Mastercard Launches Accreditation Program for UK FinTech Sponsors

January 28, 2026
Mastercard has introduced a new accreditation framework designed to streamline market entry for financial-technology startups in the United Kingdom, according to a Jan. 15 press release. Get the Full Story...

Mesh Looks to Court FinTechs After $1 Billion Valuation

January 27, 2026
Crypto payments network Mesh is planning to expand its network after raising $75 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Revolut Drops US Bank Buyout Plan, Eyes Standalone OCC Charter

January 23, 2026
Revolut is shifting its U.S. playbook again. The U.K.-headquartered FinTech has dropped plans to buy an American bank and is now preparing to pursue a standalone U.S. banking license, a...