July 21, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will partner with BNPL provider Klarna (NYSE: KLAR) on an upgrade program. Multiple reports indicate that the “Apple Upgrade” program will kick off on July 28th, with Klarna providing the infrastructure and capital to support the initiative, designed to boost sales for the… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against a Florida man and his associated business for their alleged involvement in a substantial cryptocurrency mining fraud that targeted hundreds of investors. According to the regulator, the scheme raised around $22 million by… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 12:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL provider Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has deepened its collaboration with Amazon to introduce installment payment options directly on the Amazon Business platform. This move allows eligible business owners to spread the cost of qualifying purchases over time, enhancing cash flow management and purchasing capacity without… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 10:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, raises many questions for the entrepreneurial class, including the key Fintech sector. Innovate Finance, an advocacy group supporting innovation in financial services, has distributed an email sharing thoughts on the new government. Many pundits note that Burnham will swing… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares have risen by over 10% in early trading on good news in the crypto world. First, Bitcoin has caught a bid and is now up around 4% in the past 24 hours. Coinbase has historically seen its shares rise alongside Bitcoin’s price…. Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

“Global dollar bank” Augustus has raised $180 million at a $1 billion valuation, according to a release. The Series B funding round was led by Tiger Global. Other investors include Hummingbird, QED, and the founders of Nubank, Ramp, Circle, and Deel. Augustus’ management team includes… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 9:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Invesdor, one of the first securities crowdfunding platforms in Europe, has listed an offering that provides access to Stripe, one of the largest private Fintechs in the world. According to Invesdor, investors can gain exposure to Stripe through its new “Pre-IPO” bond. The offering page… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

UK Fintech funding slowed in the first half of 2026, according to a new report. In total, $1.5 billion was raised during the first 6 months of 2026, down 26% from the same period the year prior and a decline of 35% from the last… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French gambling authorities took decisive action in order to cut off access to a major international prediction trading platform. On July 16, the president of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) instructed domestic internet service providers to block the site entirely, citing its promotion of… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumer fintech Chime (NASDAQ: CHYM) has introduced Chime Invest, integrating stock and ETF trading directly into its popular mobile banking platform. The launch aims to simplify wealth-building for everyday users who already rely on the app for daily banking activities like receiving direct deposits, making… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital banking provider Revolut has taken a significant step forward in its global expansion by officially establishing Revolut Bank Australia. This development follows the granting of an unrestricted Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) licence by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), representing the company’s first full… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 20, 2026, the Zilliqa blockchain team disclosed a notable security event affecting one of its centralized exchange collaborators. Tokens of the project’s native cryptocurrency, ZIL, were taken from an offline cold wallet managed by the partner. The project has launched a thorough probe… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 12:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Data and AI focused Databricks has signed a term sheet for a significant strategic funding round that values the company at approximately $188 billion. This latest move, expected to close later in the summer of 2026, reflects the company’s rapid evolution from a specialized data… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 11:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global financial technology provider, and Anthropic, an AI safety and research focused company, have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership. This development focuses on integrating sophisticated agentic artificial intelligence into core banking functions, with an initial emphasis on combating financial… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 10:05 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued new guidelines setting out its expectations for the annual audit of payment service providers (PSPs), requiring licensed firms to strengthen oversight of risk management, regulatory compliance, and controls as the city-state’s digital payments sector expands. The Guidelines… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 10:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Clients of Lumin Digital have poured more than $75 million into the company, underscoring their strong belief in its future as a key player in cloud-based banking technology. This client-led investment highlights a distinctive model where financial institutions not only use the platform but also… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether‘s stablecoin, USDT, is navigating increased scrutiny under evolving US stablecoin regulations, with a looming compliance window that could reshape its availability on US based digital asset trading platforms. And as the cryptocurrency industry matures in 2026, federal lawmakers have introduced structured oversight to promote… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 6:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the Bitcoin network nears a critical decision point on a controversial soft fork proposal, Bitcoin advocate and Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has issued a strong call for the ecosystem to reject BIP-110. The temporary measure, aimed at curbing non-monetary data like inscriptions… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto derivatives markets are flashing a clear short-term bullish signal for Bitcoin, as large players execute sizable bull call spread strategies targeting a move up to around $72,000 by the end of the month. This positioning coincides precisely with the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 6:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, a cloud-native banking platform designed for modern financial services providers, has secured certification as an official enabler for SWIFT’s Business Connect and associated value-added services. This milestone grants participating institutions seamless, managed access to SWIFT’s extensive international network, encompassing approximately 12,000 financial entities worldwide,… Read More