September 8, 2025 @ 7:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna has become known globally for its pay later or so-called flexible payments options offered to consumers via digital commerce platforms and other in-store locations as well. This relatively new service lets consumers divide the cost of their purchases into manageable, no-interest payments… Read More

 Tagged ai, bnpl, ipo, klarna

September 8, 2025 @ 5:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global financial services sector is undergoing a transformation and stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or commodities—appear to be at the center of these developments. A research report released by Julius Bär highlights the potential of stablecoins to reshape global payments,… Read More

 Tagged global payments, insights, Research Report, stablecoins

September 8, 2025 @ 4:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD), a new spin on digital brokerages and investing, had a good day in the market as its shares jumped by over 15% today, closing at $117.28. This is almost its 52 week high and bodes well for investors. Robinhood was fueled by… Read More

 Tagged robinhood

September 8, 2025 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has shared key insights from Vishal Kapoor, who has provided some perspective on the challenges associated with credit card rewards. In a blog post, Vishal Kapoor of Affirm poses the following question: Are points you might redeem someday worth more… Read More

 Tagged affirm, bnpl, buy now pay later, flexible payments, perspective, savings

September 8, 2025 @ 11:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gita Bhatt, a Policy Communications professionals, noted that stablecoins and other financial tech advancements are expected to transform the global economy, presenting both opportunities and significant challenges. As outlined in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent blog post, policymakers face the complex task of balancing… Read More

 Tagged imf, international monetary fund, perspective, research, stablecoins

September 8, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Snappi is now Greece’s first ECB licensed digital bank, according to a statement by the company. The App focused digital bank based in Ioannina now has its services available via the Apple App Store and Google Play. Snappi offers cards, both digital and physical, transfers,… Read More

 Tagged banking, digital bank, greece, Snappi

September 8, 2025 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lead Bank, a 97-year-old financial institution based in Missouri, has reportedly raised $70 million in a funding round, propelling its valuation to  $1.47 billion. This achievement, reported by Bloomberg, nearly doubles the bank’s valuation from the previous year, underscoring its role in serving fintech and… Read More

 Tagged andreessen horowitz, funding round, khosla ventures, Lead Bank, silicon valley

September 8, 2025 @ 4:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to advance its vision for a digital euro, a project aimed at ensuring the resilience, inclusivity, and stability of digital payments in an increasingly cashless world. In a recent address to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of… Read More

 Tagged cbdc, digital currency, digital euro, ecb, europe, european central bank

September 8, 2025 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has appointed Frédéric Oudéa, former CEO of Societe Generale, as chairman of its newly established Western Europe operation. This new hire underscores Fintech Revolut’s push to challenge traditional brick-and-mortar banks across the region, leveraging Oudéa’s experience in global banking to steer its… Read More

 Tagged Business Expansion, digital banking, europe, revolut, valuations

September 7, 2025 @ 10:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-powered fintech company specializing in mortgage and lending services, is reportedly gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq. Co-founded by SoFi veteran Mike Cagney, the San Francisco-based firm is aiming to secure a valuation of approximately $4.1… Read More

 Tagged figure, figure technology, ipo, nasdaq, us