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Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

SOFI Stock Prediction: The Fintech Disruptor Could Soar This High by 2030

SoFi shows strong growth and compounding potential despite a sharp stock decline, with catalysts and a buy rating targeting $18.28 and upside.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

SoFi Technologies Pops 5% as Short Squeeze Chatter and Earnings Anticipation Heat Up

SoFi Technologies stock rose 5% due to short squeeze chatter and anticipation of upcoming earnings.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Down 30% From Its Highs, SoFi Is Speeding Toward Aggressive Long-Term Profits

SoFi’s stock trades under $20 despite record loan originations, rapid net income growth, and improving fundamentals that suggest mispricing versus long-term earnings trajectory.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

SOFI Stock Prediction: The Fintech Disruptor Could Soar This High by 2030

SoFi shows strong growth and compounding potential despite a sharp stock decline, with catalysts and a buy rating targeting $18.28 and upside.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

SoFi Slides 9% After Q1 Earnings: Is the Sell-On-Beat Pattern Repeating Again?

SoFi Technologies shares fell 9% despite strong Q1 2026 results, continuing a trend of sell-on-beat reactions from investors.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

SoFi's Wild Ride: $19 Price Target, Hold for Now

SoFi Technologies has shown significant stock volatility, with a current price target of $19 and a recommendation to hold.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

SoFi Technologies Pops 5% as Short Squeeze Chatter and Earnings Anticipation Heat Up

SoFi Technologies stock rose 5% due to short squeeze chatter and anticipation of upcoming earnings.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

Ankur Jain says Bilt is building the 'Shopify for housing'-and the company's card is only the beginning | Fortune

Bilt card revenue is a small portion of a larger B2B platform processing major housing spend and driving neighborhood merchant payments.
#nyc-startups
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/28/2026

Garner Health raised $100M Series E, Daloopa raised $47M Series C, Capchase raised $26M venture funding, and Kubera Health raised $6.5M seed in NYC.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 5/17/26 - 5/23/26

NYC startups RADAR, Farther, Nourish, Moment, and Ocean Security raised major funding rounds across retail intelligence, wealth management, healthtech, fintech, and cybersecurity.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 week ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/20/2026

Farther raised $150M, Transient.AI raised $10M, and other NYC startups secured seed and Series funding across fintech, AI compliance, healthtech, and edtech.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 week ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/19/2026

Nourish raised $100M, Moment raised $78M, and Ocean Security raised $28M in NYC startup funding, alongside smaller rounds for Eisen and Checker.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 weeks ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/12/2026

Frame Security raised $50M, Exponent raised $7.7M, and 4AM raised $4M in seed and venture funding for NYC startups.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/28/2026

Garner Health raised $100M Series E, Daloopa raised $47M Series C, Capchase raised $26M venture funding, and Kubera Health raised $6.5M seed in NYC.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 5/17/26 - 5/23/26

NYC startups RADAR, Farther, Nourish, Moment, and Ocean Security raised major funding rounds across retail intelligence, wealth management, healthtech, fintech, and cybersecurity.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 week ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/20/2026

Farther raised $150M, Transient.AI raised $10M, and other NYC startups secured seed and Series funding across fintech, AI compliance, healthtech, and edtech.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 week ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/19/2026

Nourish raised $100M, Moment raised $78M, and Ocean Security raised $28M in NYC startup funding, alongside smaller rounds for Eisen and Checker.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 weeks ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/12/2026

Frame Security raised $50M, Exponent raised $7.7M, and 4AM raised $4M in seed and venture funding for NYC startups.
Startup companies
fromGeekWire
2 days ago

Possible Finance rebounds, rebuilds, and reaches profitability as founders reunite for a new chapter

Possible Finance grew revenue to a $125 million run rate, returned to expansion after pandemic losses, and strengthened leadership to scale small-dollar lending.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

I've been a CEO for 25 years. The AI hype and hysteria is getting old | Fortune

AI adoption should be evaluated like internet versus cloud computing, focusing on business model change, returns, and trade-offs rather than hype.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Wealthsimple expanding banking products for kids, teens and businesses | CBC News

"Where's the line, and where is the boundary around what they can and can't do," she said. However, she suggested there could be an advantage to the concept, if properly secured. "A lot of my clients who are the sandwich gene
Canada news
Media industry
fromTipRanks Financial
5 days ago

Raiz Invest strengthens board with appointment of media veteran Chris Taylor - TipRanks.com

Raiz Invest appoints Chris Taylor as non-executive director to drive customer growth, scale operations, and strengthen strategic partnerships through brand and digital marketing expertise.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Company Hands Law Firm Hiring Over To AI Bot - What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Above the Law

AI-assisted hiring will replace traditional law firm panels, aiming to further reduce legal costs and improve efficiency.
London startup
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 week ago

London's Fresha hits unicorn status with KKR-led $80M raise

Fresha raised $80m at a $1bn-plus valuation, reaching unicorn status with profitable, fast-growing booking and payments for beauty and wellness businesses.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India's travel payments market | TechCrunch

Scapia raised $63 million to expand a travel-and-payments app with co-branded credit cards and UPI, doubling valuation amid selective fintech funding.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Bolt boss defends sacking entire HR team, claiming staff 'invented problems that didn't exist'

Bolt’s CEO says removing the HR department eliminated problems and supports a shift to lean people operations focused on execution during a turnaround.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Trump Orders Fed To Review Crypto Access To U.S. Payment Rails

An executive order directs federal financial regulators to remove rules that unduly impede fintech and crypto access to U.S. payment systems, including Fed master accounts.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

2 High-Growth Stocks Under $20 That Make for Screaming Buys Right Now

SoFi and similar beaten-down growth stocks under $20 show improving operating metrics and raised guidance despite market-driven sell-offs.
Startup companies
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

The bank account is the product: Slash's bet on vertical SMB banking - Tearsheet

Small business banking is fragmented between money movement and financial tracking, and vertical fintechs like Slash automate industry-specific workflows by owning both account and software.
NYC startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Eisen raises $18.5 million to help Americans recover over $70 billion in forgotten funds held by state governments | Fortune

Eisen helps financial platforms process escheatments and locate owners to prevent lost funds from being turned over to U.S. states.
Business
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

The Week in Market Moves | May 7-14, 2026 - Tearsheet

SoFi, Remitly, and Coinbase are expanding into deeper capital-markets and business-payment infrastructure to capture larger, more complex revenue pools.
#workplace-culture
#startup-funding
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
1 week ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/18/26

Notable US startup funding included $6.4B across multiple deals, featuring Cauridor, Monaco, Aumet, and GridCARE raising millions for payments, AI revenue, healthcare supply chain, and grid optimization.
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
1 week ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/18/26

Notable US startup funding included $6.4B across multiple deals, featuring Cauridor, Monaco, Aumet, and GridCARE raising millions for payments, AI revenue, healthcare supply chain, and grid optimization.
Marketing tech
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

Letter from the Editor: We keep giving small businesses more tools when what they want is relief - Tearsheet

SMB finance is moving toward more automation and integration, but fragmented tools force owners to coordinate systems during decisions.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Upfront's Aditi Maliwal makes 3 bets a year and ignores the hype cycle | Fortune

Aditi Maliwal prioritizes backing individuals over ideas in venture capital, focusing on a few high-quality deals each year.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Flyhomes says it is profitable after wholesale pivot

Venture funding and housing demand cooled in 2022, forcing proptech and fintech growth models to pivot toward sustainable profitability.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Upfront's Aditi Maliwal makes 3 bets a year and ignores the hype cycle | Fortune

Aditi Maliwal prioritizes backing individuals over ideas in venture capital, focusing on a few high-quality deals each year.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech, future-of-work startups | TechCrunch

Collide Capital closed a $95 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Prediction: MercadoLibre Eyes 33% Jump as Analysts Turn Bullish

Q1 2026, reported May 7, 2026, delivered revenue of $8.85 billion, up 49.03% YoY and topping consensus expectations. EPS of $8.23 beat the $8.20 estimate. The catch: operating income fell 19.92% to $611 million, and operating margin compressed 600 basis points to 6.9% as MELI leaned into credit cards, 1P commerce, and logistics.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

U.S. Consumer Spending Tops $21.86T: 5 Fintech Stocks Under $75

Fintech spending is rising while expensive pure-play valuations leave room for under-$75 alternatives with stronger bull-case asymmetry.
London startup
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
2 weeks ago

Adfin raises $18m Series A from Index Ventures for agentic business finance

Adfin raised $18m Series A to build an agentic AI money-movement platform that automates invoice chasing, reconciliation, and clearing for SMEs.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Venmo is getting its first big redesign, and it's finally fixing this annoying feature

Venmo is redesigning its app to fix hard-to-find features and outdated UX while supporting its shift into an everyday financial tool.
#corporate-credit-cards
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy | TechCrunch

Parker filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after shutting down, with assets and liabilities between $50M and $100M and 100–199 creditors.
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it's coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury | Fortune

Aspire aims to compete in the U.S. corporate credit card market by addressing the needs of international startups.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy | TechCrunch

Parker filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after shutting down, with assets and liabilities between $50M and $100M and 100–199 creditors.
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it's coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury | Fortune

Aspire aims to compete in the U.S. corporate credit card market by addressing the needs of international startups.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Tech layoffs this week: Cloudflare, Coinbase, Upwork, and others point to AI as they slash jobs

Major tech firms are cutting thousands of jobs in May, citing rapid workplace adoption of AI and AI-driven productivity changes.
London startup
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

Lili CTO Liran Zelkha on building AI that disappears - Tearsheet

Fintech should focus on integrating AI into existing trusted platforms rather than enhancing in-app experiences for small business owners.
#nyc-tech
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 month ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/19/26 - 4/25/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding and developments, including significant investments in VAST Data, Aaru, and Courier Health.
NYC startup
fromAlleyWatch
3 weeks ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/26/26 - 5/2/26

NYC Tech News highlights significant startup funding and events, including Rogo's $160M funding and Yard Industry Day on May 16.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 month ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/19/26 - 4/25/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding and developments, including significant investments in VAST Data, Aaru, and Courier Health.
Cryptocurrency
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

Stablecoin infrastructure is rewiring cross-border payments - Tearsheet

Stablecoins are increasingly recognized as solutions for cross-border payment issues, with evolving regulatory frameworks and growing enterprise interest driving adoption.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Beyond Lovable and Mistral: 21 European startups to watch | TechCrunch

BottleCap AI represents a promising Prague-based startup in Europe's evolving AI landscape, alongside other notable companies like Lovable and Mistral AI.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Freedom Holding Corp. Rises as Global Fintech Stocks Fell in GL 2026

Fintech stocks faced significant declines in Q1 2026 due to investor pullback amid macroeconomic uncertainty, except for Freedom Holding Corp. which saw a rise.
#ai
fromFortune
1 month ago
Tech industry

Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staffers because of AI | Fortune

Tech industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staffers because of AI | Fortune

Block's CEO Jack Dorsey announced a 40% staff reduction, attributing it to advancements in AI technology.
European startups
fromresund Startups
1 month ago

spektr Raises 17M Series A to Eliminate Manual Compliance Work Across

Spektr raises €17 million to enhance AI-driven compliance solutions for financial services, automating KYC and KYB processes for banks and fintechs.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 weeks ago

New Anchorage Digital Partnership With M0 Targets Growing Stablecoin Market

Anchorage Digital and M0 launched a modular stablecoin issuance stack to capture a larger share of the $160 billion stablecoin market.
#revolut
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Why Revolut is opening a store in Spain

Revolut plans to open its first physical store in Barcelona, marking a shift from digital-only banking to in-person customer engagement.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Revolut eyes valuation of up to $200B in eventual IPO | TechCrunch

Revolut aims for a market cap of $150-$200 billion in its upcoming IPO, significantly up from its current valuation of $75 billion.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Revolut Weighs Future IPO, Flexes India's Beta Launch

Revolut plans to delay its IPO until 2028 to build trust and expand, aiming for a valuation increase to $100 billion.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Why Revolut is opening a store in Spain

Revolut plans to open its first physical store in Barcelona, marking a shift from digital-only banking to in-person customer engagement.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Revolut eyes valuation of up to $200B in eventual IPO | TechCrunch

Revolut aims for a market cap of $150-$200 billion in its upcoming IPO, significantly up from its current valuation of $75 billion.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Revolut Weighs Future IPO, Flexes India's Beta Launch

Revolut plans to delay its IPO until 2028 to build trust and expand, aiming for a valuation increase to $100 billion.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Finance company stored their DB credentials in spreadsheet

Sensitive information was inadequately protected in a publicly accessible SharePoint folder, highlighting significant security flaws in a fintech startup's practices.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Real's REMAX acquisition and the shift to tech-driven consolidation

The merger aims to leverage technology to enhance REMAX's franchises and streamline operations across a vast network.
fromRubyflow
1 month ago

What took 1.5 months to build in React JS took 1.5 days in Glimmer DSL for Web Ruby

I thought I did what would have taken 1 week in React in 1.5 days in Glimmer, which seemed like a great improvement in productivity at the time.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: 'I was duped and feel silly' | TechCrunch

Founder exaggeration in Silicon Valley can lead to severe legal consequences, as seen in the case of Joseph Sanberg and Aspiration Partners.
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

How Thread Bank is turning a century-old charter into a modern distribution engine - Tearsheet

Thread Bank operates primarily through a partnership-driven embedded banking approach to expand its distribution and reach new clients, reflecting the evolving competitive landscape of community banks.
Online Community Development
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.
Cryptocurrency
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Fintech Stocks To Own For Years of Passive Income

Passive income from dividend-paying stocks offers stability amid market volatility, ensuring consistent cash flow without the need for market timing or predictions.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

UK government beats drum for fintech industry at London Fintech Week | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to modernize payment services regulation to support fintech innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
#cash-app
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cash App launches 'buy now, pay later' feature for P2P pay transfers | TechCrunch

Cash App introduces a deferred payment feature allowing users to pay for transfers over time with a 7.5% fee.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cash App launches 'buy now, pay later' feature for P2P pay transfers | TechCrunch

Cash App introduces a deferred payment feature allowing users to pay for transfers over time with a 7.5% fee.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Here's what Wall Street doesn't get about young investors, according to a Gen Z founder

Gen Z founders are transforming the investment landscape with innovative platforms like Alinea, addressing wealth-building gaps for younger generations.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Non-Gaming Marketers Are Rewriting The Rules Of User Acquisition

Mobile advertising is evolving as e-commerce and fintech target broader audiences beyond gaming, driven by cost-effective strategies on the open internet.
Poker
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

London built the payment rails that made instant casino withdrawals possible - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The iGaming industry has transformed payment processes, enabling instant withdrawals for players due to advancements in payment infrastructure.
Software development
fromProtoPie
1 month ago

We Didn't Code This: A Fully Functional FinTech App Built in ProtoPie

Pie Bank is a high-fidelity mobile banking prototype that accurately simulates real app functionality and interaction logic.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Ramp is telling investors it is about to hit $1.4 billion in revenue a year, as the company prepares to go public

Ramp is projected to reach $1.4 billion in annual recurring revenue this quarter as it prepares for a potential IPO.
#funding
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
1 month ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
1 month ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Sue Woodard joins HousingWire as strategic advisor

Woodard will work with HousingWire's executive team to help shape content, events and product direction for mortgage and real estate professionals, with a focus on connecting industry leaders to the data, analysis and community they need to make better decisions, faster.
Real estate
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Upstart Soars 14%, Affirm Climbs 7%: Two Fintech Disruptors Signal the Sector May Be Turning a Corner

Fintech lending stocks Upstart and Affirm show signs of recovery as investors reassess growth potential after significant declines in 2026.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry - in the physical world | TechCrunch

Airwallex is launching a point-of-sale product for in-person payments, enhancing competition with Stripe, Square, and Adyen in the fintech space.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Stables and Mansa Partner to Bridge Asia's Stablecoin Connectivity Gap

Stables and Mansa launched a liquidity layer for USDT corridors in Asia to enhance stablecoin connectivity on April 15, 2026.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Arrival secures 500,000 to untangle Britain's broken utilities market for renters

Arrival simplifies the utilities onboarding process for renters, saving time and money with a transparent pricing model.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Betterment's 'AntiMarketing' Machine | AdExchanger

Betterment's marketing strategy focuses on long-term investment and customer retention rather than short-term trading engagement.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

MercadoLibre Stock Is Down 9% in 2026 but Wall Street Still Sees 36% Upside

MercadoLibre's stock faces challenges despite strong revenue growth, with recent earnings misses impacting investor confidence and valuation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage Cadence hires Joe Zeibert as chief revenue officer

Joe Zeibert appointed as chief revenue officer of Mortgage Cadence to enhance sales and customer success strategies under new ownership.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 month ago

London fintech Round closes $6M seed to run payroll

Round, a London fintech, closed a $6 million seed round to automate treasury management and payroll for finance teams at fast-growing companies.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

These cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny's-now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams | Fortune

Successful companies often start in unconventional places, driven by founders' personal experiences and resilience.
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Latency: The Race to Zero...Are We There Yet?

In the fintech industry we can link latency directly to profit and money. If I have lower latency than the competition, I can get to the better deals, I can make the better deals.
Venture
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rate hires Adam Boyd as president of consumer lending

Adam Boyd brings over 25 years of experience in consumer lending, having transformed Citizens' home equity business into the largest originator in the U.S. and rebuilt its credit card platform.
Real estate
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 month ago

The AlleyWatch March 2026 New York Venture Capital Funding Report

New York City's startup ecosystem raised $3.94 billion in March 2026, marking a 293.6% increase year-over-year driven by late-stage mega-rounds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

South Korean Fintech Toss Targets Web3 Finance With Proprietary Mainnet and 24 Stablecoin Trademarks

Toss is developing a layer one blockchain mainnet and native cryptocurrency to enhance its financial services for 30 million users in South Korea.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
Venture
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
1 month ago

Klarna strikes $1.7B deal to support $40B lending as stock falls 76% from IPO

Klarna's market value has dropped significantly, prompting a $1.7 billion risk transfer deal to support lending and manage capital.
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