FTC's Faisal Kawar will be speaking on several panels at 24 Fintech in Riyadh next week! The MENA region is at an incredible inflection...

The lawsuit accuses the automaker of tricking drivers into sharing detailed driving records that were then sold to insurance companies.

A thought-provoking long-form read in the WSJ. Insurance companies will face challenges assessing AI decision-making risks, shifting...

Which companies have all the Nvidia chips? Each Nvidia H100 can cost up to $40,000, and one big tech company has 350,000 of them!

In the 2000s, as a broad economic boom in emerging economies was drawing billions of dollars into their financial markets, author Fareed...

Under the new NFL policy, teams can sell up to 10% of their common equity to PE firms, according to a summary shared by the league. A...

Texas based Layer-1 crypto network raised $5m in new funding led by Cogitent Ventures and MH Ventures.

San Antonio based money movement startup raised $58m in growth funding led by Sequoia Capital and Ribbit Capital.

NYC based developer of the Level stablecoin protocol raised $3.6m in Seed funding led by Polychain Capital and Dragonfly.

Government wants to align timetable for rule changes with US and will publish rules on September 12.

BNY commercial payments from overseas to businesses and individuals with Australian bank accounts will now be available to the final...

With the January 2025 deadline approaching, Performativ's solution is the first platform dedicated to simplifying compliance with the...

As of June, there were roughly 497,000 so-called retirement-created millionaires in the U.S., according to the wealth management firm....

Carlyle and KKR underlined the trend in July when they bought a $10.1b portfolio of private student loans at auction from Discover...

San Francisco based developer of a Solana restaking protocol raised $12m in Seed funding led by Polychain Capital.

New York based digital bank focused on U.S. immigrants raised $21.5m in Series A funding led by Redpoint Ventures.

With a population of over 47m, Uganda has seen its digital economy grow rapidly owing to accelerated smartphone adoption and increased...

The Swedish fintech has already cut its workforce from 5,000 to 3,800 in the past year. Chief executive Sebastian Siemiatkowski told the...

Klarna aims to extend artificial intelligence-driven cuts to its workforce with plans to axe almost half of its staff, as the Swedish buy...

Miami based BTC re-staking platform developer raised $8m in pre-seed funding led by Castle Island Ventures and Hack VC.

Oslo based provider of SaaS subscription management solutions raised €1.9m in Seed funding led by Skyfall Ventures.

New York based Ethereum research firm raised $4.6m in Seed funding led by Cyber Fund.

San Francisco based AWS spend management startup raised $30m in Series A funding led by Headlight Partners.

The alliance between Simetrik and PwC Chile represents a significant step forward for large companies in Chile, especially those seeking...

Under the Repurchase Program, MoneyLion may repurchase from time to time shares of its Class A common stock for cash through any manner,...

State retirement plan mandates that offer state-run auto-IRAs may be prompting more small employers to offer private market retirement...

Transfiya, developed by ACH Colombia and powered by Minka's technology, has achieved rapid growth, now processing over 25m transactions...

Flutterwave has announced that its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments. American Express Card members...

In its Q2 earnings, Walmart said it had used generative AI to create or enhance 850m catalog data entries, a task that would have...

The WSJ warns that the 60/40 portfolio and 4% withdrawal rule, once reliable for retirement, could lead to "catastrophic" outcomes if...

AI-driven coding assistants have attracted nearly $1b in funding, signaling software engineering as the first "killer app" for generative...

Stripe, a closely-watched IPO candidate, will buy back employee shares using its own cash, not outside sources. 

Apple’s decision to open access to the NFC chip and Secure Element could significantly influence the development of digital identity...

BBVA has significantly ramped up its focus on artificial intelligence, doubling the number of staff dedicated to AI to over 400. Among...

The provision reflects the current estimate of the total fines related to these matters.

As the embedded B2B insurtech solution for the luxury industry, Grâce is redefining care and coverage worldwide. In their new podcast,...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority encourages banks to test use cases such as improved risk management and anti-fraud efforts.

New York based cross-border revenue-based financing provider raised $11m in Series A funding led by QED and 645 Ventures.

Mercado Libre, the largest public company in Latam by market capitalization, has announced the release of its own dollar-pegged...

Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of stablecoin firm Circle, says his firm is planning to introduce tap-and-go payments on iPhones after a move...

Apple will open the contactless payments technology on its iPhone to third-party developers in multiple countries, following regulatory...

Standing as the number one business priority for Nu in 2024, Mexico has proven to be a savvy choice in the company's international...

Kenya based HR, payroll, and benefits platform raised $5m in Series A funding led by Norrsken22.

Vietnam based defi derivatives protocol raised $4m in Seed funding led by Blockchain Capital.

New York based payroll platform raised $4m in Seed funding led by Y Combinator.

São Paulo based financial assistant startup raised $4m in Seed funding led by Lux Capital.

San Francisco based payment operations and optimization startup raised $4.6m in new funding led by Fika Ventures.

Former president Donald Trump on Thursday promoted a soon-to-launch, Trump Organization crypto platform, “The DeFiant Ones” to his 7.5...

Dallas based private credit data analytics platform raised $30m in Series B funding led by WestCap.

New York based Ethereum infrastructure startup raised $7.5m in Seed funding led by Paradigm.

New York based liquidity layer for web3 trading raised $5m in new funding led by OKX Ventures.

New York based supply chain management platform for hospitals raised $10.5m in new funding led by General Catalyst.

Saudi Arabia based e-gifting platform raised $9m in Series A funding led by Derayah Ventures Fund.

New York based payments and treasury infrastructure startup for African businesses raised $3m in Seed funding led by Y Combinator.

Indianapolis based employee financial wellness startup raised $4.5m in Series A funding led by Allos Ventures.

Zurich based real estate investment planning platform raised $4m in pre-Seed funding led by BitStone Capital.

San Francisco based AI agent payments network raised $8.5m in Seed funding led by Neuberger Berman.

San Francisco based automated tax and accounting platform for solopreneurs raised $15m in Series A funding led by Zeev Ventures.

Utah based returns management platform raised $24m in Series A funding led by Pelion Venture Partners.

Citi and Network International have formed a referral agreement in which Network will provide omnichannel payment acceptance solutions to...

The Brits are an optimistic bunch! In a survey spanning 25 sports, 27% of Britons believe they could train to qualify for the 2028...

The deal makes Revolut the world's second-most valuable privately owned fintech company, behind Stripe, and also positions Revolut as the...

As sports gambling takes off in the US, turning quickly into a multi-billion dollar business, a worrisome trend is starting to emerge:...

NBC touts the Summer Olympics has been the highest rated primetime program for 152 consecutive nights, dating back to the Closing...

In an open conversation with Startups, Vitor spoke about some of the main challenges of his entrepreneurial journey and the company's...

Through integration with Bitso's multiparty computation (MPC) infrastructure, Coincover will provide non-custodial disaster recovery,...

Decrentralized crypto digital identity security startup raised $5.5m in Seed funding led by Finality Capital and Paper Ventures.

 London based smart accounts infrastructure developer raised $5m in Seed funding led by 1kx.

UAE based provider of business accounts and card programs for SMEs raised $30m in new funding led by Osten Investments.

New York based on-chain risk management tool for DeFi protocols and exchanges raised $55m in Series A funding led by Haun Ventures.

Klarna is adding retail-banking services in the US and across much of Europe, expanding beyond its signature buy-now, pay-later offering...

Twenty-six Wall Street companies have agreed to pay $393m to the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle the latest round of charges...

Millennials are now wealthier than previous generations were at their age. They can’t believe it either. The biggest driver of that...

The deals are expanding credit unions’ footprints geographically, while boosting deposits and allowing them to offer a wider array of...

The move comes in the wake of an agreement between Apple and the European Commission (EC) to allow access to the technology on iPhones....

Ethereum Layer-2 based blockchain developer raised $11m in Series A funding led by Archetype.

India based trade credit platform raised $20.5m in Series D funding led by SMBC's Asia Rising Fund.

Singapore based investment platform raised $27m in Series C funding led by two U.K.-based family offices, Valar Ventures and Unbound.

Kansas City based pet insurance administration company raised $20.3m in Series A funding led by Avanta Ventures, Liberty Mutual...

Austin based credit decisioning infrastructure provider raised $31m in Series B fudning led by 645 Ventures.

Los Angelos based decentralized AI blockchain platform raised $43m in Series B funding led by Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain...

New York based startup focused on automating 401(k) rollovers raised $19m in Series B funding led by existing investor RRE Ventures.

California based company providing tools for consumers to settle debt with collectors raised $2m in Seed funding led by McPike Global...

US based liquidity protocol for staked and restaked assets raised $4.8m in new funding led by Gumi Capital Cryptos and others.

India based cross-border payments platform raised $5m in pre-Series A funding led by Elevation Capital.

SF based health care financing startup raised $32m in Series B funding led by NEA.

New York based data analytics tool for e-commerce websites raised $4m in Seed funding led by Vine Ventures. 

Montana based B2B cross-border payments startup raised $6m in new funding led by Helios Digital Ventures.

Raleigh based CRM software startup raised $15m in Series D funding led by Harbert Growth Partners, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures,...

California based revenue operating system for airline and transportation companies raised $225m in Series D funding led by WestCap. 

The offering comes as traditional financial services and blockchain-based digital assets are getting increasingly intertwined. The...

The Biden administration is asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to look at banks’ use of chatbots and to address customer...

Congratulations to portfolio company Octane for being named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies for the third...

The new fund will continue investing in early-stage tech-enabled companies in Southeast Asia with pre-launch, pre-seed, and seed capital,...

German development bank KfW has selected Boerse Stuttgart Digital as infrastructure partner for its new blockchain-based digital bond....

Hans-Christian Zappel, CEO and co-founder of IMMO, a tech-enabled platform providing data on potential housing investment opportunities,...

Austin based comparison marketplace for extended car warranties raised $3.7m in Seed funding led by ResilienceVC.

U.K. based payroll and payment solution raised $120m in new funding led by Blue Owl Capital.

Egypt based credit product company raised $3m in Series A funding led by Lorax Capital Partners, KEM and DisrupTech Ventures

Egypt based digital lending marketplace raised a USD seven-figure pre-seed round led by White Field Ventures and Vastly Valuable Ventures.

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), the agency disclosed in...

Flutterwave remains committed to the development of African tech talents as the leading African payment technology company drives its...

The executive appointments were made to expand Embroker’s digital insurance platform and advance its mission to further modernize the...

India based AI accounting firm raised $2m in Seed funding led by Kalaari Capital.

Seychelles based blockchain analytics platform raised $3m in Seed funding led by 1kx.

Australia based AI decisioning platform for business and commercial lenders raised $5.9m in new funding led by Acorn Capital.

New York based fintech for recreational purchases raised $50m in Series E funding led by Valar Ventures.

California based impact investing platform raised $1.75m in pre-seed funding led by Myriad Venture Partners

Ohio based revenue recognition solution raised $2.5m in Seed funding led by Motivate Ventures, Anthemis and Rev1.

Canada based medical records and insurtech company raised CAD$4.5m in new funding led by CIBC Innovation Banking.

The soft-drink maker has been hiding “astronomical levels” of profit in low-tax countries including Ireland to shield it from the US...

Seattle based home-financing startup raised $12.4m in Series A funding led by Third Prime and Fortress Private Equity.

United Arab Emirates based liquidity and trading layer raised $2.5m in pre-seed funding led by Masterblox.

San Francisco based AI-driven financial advisory platform raised $2m in Seed funding led by Morado Ventures and New Enterprise Associates.

India based Defi infrastructure company raised $4m in new funding led by Taisu Ventures and G20.

Brazil based receivables marketplace raised $11m in Series B funding led by L4.

New York based platform for financial advisors raised $15.5m in Series A funding led by Canvas Ventures.

France based provider of a decentralized cryptocurrency lending protocol raised $50m in new funding led by Ribbit Capital.

New York based credit card for rental rewards issuers raised $150m in new funding led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.

The Wall Street giant has started allowing certain asset-management clients—namely insurance companies—to invest alongside it when it...

Philippines based e-wallet startup raised $393.07m in new funding led by Ayala and MUFG Bank.

MoneyLion is enjoying a successful pivot from a neobank to what is essentially a consumer and business financial services portal and...

The high-stakes battle centers on a new standard for financial advice affecting the nearly $1t a year rolled over from employer-sponsored...

When Musk initially acquired the social networking app formerly known as Twitter, he envisioned a platform where users could store money...

The probe into “cash sweep” accounts comes as a number of companies have increased the interest they are paying clients. But the rates...

The license will accelerate the German company’s expansion across Europe while enabling the company to support more customers and launch...

The all-cash deal includes a future additional contingent consideration of up to $100m and is forecast to close by the end of this year,...

This marks a significant milestone for Ziina, enabling it to rapidly expand its range of specialized financial services and reinforcing...

The capital will fuel Octane's expansion into new markets, supercharge its growth in existing markets, and position the company even more...

Tech giant Apple has sought to expand its payment services, adding an Apple Pay buy now, pay later feature and extending tap-to-pay...

With over 10m customers, Monzo, founded in 2015, said it means that one in five adults in the UK are using Monzo. Monzo has been busy...

MoneyLion recorded record revenue of $131m, up 23% YoY and net income of $3.1m for the second quarter of 2024 versus a net loss of $27.7m...

Decentralized crypto lending platform raised $50m in funding led by Ribbit Capital.

New York based loyalty program Bilt raised $150m in funding led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Growth.

Miami based climatech company raised $2.3m in seed funding led by Coinfund.

Hong Kong based trading company raised $2.5m in seed funding led by UOB Venture Management, Signum Capital and Mantle Network.

Singapore based IoT transaction company raised $3.3m in seed funding led by  Granite Asia (formerly GGV Capital), Farquhar VC, SUTD...

Crypto proprietary trading company raised $4.5m in seed funding led by RockawayX.

Mexico City based neobank raised $5.5m in seed funding led by Krealo.

Lithuania based mobile banking app raised €6.5m in seed funding led by Graphit Lifestyle.

Toronto based FX payouts company raised $10.7m in Series A funding led by Galaxy Ventures.

Slovenia based BNPL company raised €10m in Series B funding led by BlackPeak Capital.

Primary Portal, a digital platform that aggregates and digitises equity capital market processes for banks and asset managers, has...

Mid-sized US accounting firms are reevaluating their global strategies to better integrate operations and leverage new financial...

Revolut, a London-based company valued at over $40B, has struggled to gain traction in the US but thrives in Europe, offering diverse...

The arrival of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on US markets this year raises the question of which cryptocurrency is next. Solana, known for its...

Despite progress, UK payments can still improve. Countries like India, Brazil, and Sweden enable direct bank payments using mobile...

In this newly-created-role, Fernald will take over the day-to-day management of the company's successful Powersports and Outdoor Power...