fintech
Visa’s Fifth Africa Fintech Accelerator Fuels Innovation Beyond Major Hubs
Visa has launched its fifth Africa Fintech Accelerator, involving 18 startups from 28 markets, with a strong focus on cross-border payments and AI to drive financial inclusion across the continent.
Allstate Acquires Robinhood Stock Amidst Shifting Investor Sentiment
Allstate Corp has acquired a new position in Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) shares, signaling renewed institutional interest despite recent stock declines and insider sales. The move comes as Robinhood navigates a competitive financial landscape, aiming to diversify its revenue streams…
Fintech’s Global Leap: Innovation Hubs, SME Programs, and Brokerage Solutions Reshape Finance
From Hong Kong’s LEAP East fostering global tech convergence to the UK’s successful SME innovation program and Leverate’s cutting-edge brokerage ecosystems, fintech is rapidly advancing. This article explores how strategic partnerships, government initiatives, and robust technological platforms are collectively driving…
CoinW and TradingView Unite: Direct Crypto Trading from Charts Now Live
CoinW, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has integrated with TradingView, empowering traders to execute spot and futures orders directly from their charts, streamlining the trading experience for users across 200 countries.
JPMorgan Chase Replaces Goldman Sachs as Apple Card Issuer After Billion-Dollar Losses
JPMorgan Chase is set to become the new issuer for Apple Card, taking over from Goldman Sachs, which reportedly faced multi-billion dollar losses from the partnership. This strategic shift includes acquiring existing credit balances at a significant discount.
Industry Season 4: Unpacking the Darker, Funnier World of High Finance and Personal Reckonings
Azat TV delves into the highly anticipated ‘Industry’ Season 4, where familiar faces Harper and Yasmin navigate a post-Pierpoint landscape, confronting new financial titans, personal turmoil, and a world where stakes are higher than ever. Discover exclusive insights from the…
SoFi’s Growth Trajectory: Will Q4 Earnings Justify Its Soaring Valuation Amid M&A Speculation?
SoFi Technologies has seen its stock nearly double in the past year, driven by robust user growth and expanding digital banking services. As the fintech giant prepares for its Q4 2025 earnings report on January 30, 2026, investors are keenly…
Prosper Marketplace Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Info of 1.8 Million Americans: What Happened and What’s Next?
Prosper Marketplace, a major peer-to-peer lending firm, confirmed a significant data breach in 2025 that affected over 1.8 million people in the US. Sensitive personal information was exposed, raising urgent questions about data security in the fintech sector.
Forbes 30 Under 30 2026: Finance and Media Trailblazers Reshape Their Industries
Forbes 30 Under 30 2026 spotlights young innovators transforming finance and media, from AI-powered compliance startups to journalists amplifying diverse voices. The list reveals how persistence, technology, and authentic storytelling are redefining industry standards.
CAT DEFI: Europe’s energy infrastructure attracts global capital as green projects accelerate — can retail investors participate?
Europe’s energy transition accelerates as capital flows into green infrastructure. CAT DEFI outlines how on-chain RWA tools offer access to related assets.
How Blockchain Is Transforming Payments, Banking, and Investment in 2025
Blockchain is reshaping financial services in 2025, from Revolut’s Polygon-powered payments and staking to HSBC’s tokenized deposit expansion and a surge in blockchain-focused stocks, signaling a new era of speed, efficiency, and global access.
CRCL Stock Slides Despite Record Revenue and Explosive USDC Growth
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) delivered a stellar third quarter with surging revenue and stablecoin adoption, yet its stock price plunged as investors weighed rising expenses and market uncertainties.
Fiserv Stock Plummets 44% After Earnings Miss, Lawsuit and Leadership Shakeup
Fiserv shares suffered their biggest drop since 2018 after slashing earnings forecasts, revealing slowing payment business growth, and facing a federal lawsuit over alleged inflated figures tied to its Clover platform. Major executive changes and a shift to Nasdaq mark…
Klarna IPO Debuts Strongly on NYSE, Signals Growth Potential
Klarna’s highly anticipated IPO launched on the NYSE, exceeding expectations with a $15.1 billion valuation and signaling strong growth prospects in the ‘buy now, pay later’ market.
Robinhood Joins S&P 500: A Major Leap for Fintech
Robinhood Markets, alongside AppLovin and Emcor Group, is set to join the prestigious S&P 500 index on September 22, 2025. This marks a transformative moment for the fintech industry.