Tagged: fintech apps

July 1, 2026 @ 12:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tencent Holdings, the Chinese technology firm behind the widely used WeChat ecosystem, has started limited internal testing of a new mobile application called TenPayGo. The move comes as international tourism to China continues to rebound strongly, creating fresh demand for user-friendly financial tools tailored to… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Apple Watch from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and the tech giant’s Fintech focused products are facing significant and truly unprecedented competition as digital transformation continues to disrupt the global economy and related financial services. Once considered to be a leader in the smartwatch market, Apple is… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development for Pakistan’s outdated financial services sector, the digital banking platform Zindigi has officially rolled out the country’s inaugural fintech credit card. The launch occurred on Thursday, positioning Zindigi as a trailblazer in bridging traditional banking gaps through technology-driven solutions. Users can… Read More

January 3, 2026 @ 1:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In late December 2025, the City of Baltimore initiated a lawsuit against Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE), a Los Angeles-based financial technology company, accusing it of engaging in deceptive marketing and imposing exorbitant fees that effectively function as illegal high-interest loans. The action, announced by Mayor Brandon… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mobile apps have transformed the customer experience in various industries with their streamlined, easy-to-navigate interfaces and convenient access. The mortgage servicing industry has been one of the few exceptions to that rule, until recently relying on their websites and offline communications as the primary means… Read More

October 12, 2025 @ 1:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

There appears to be an escalating conflict in the retirement savings industry, according to an update from the New York Times. Fintech startups are developing tools that allow independent financial advisers to directly manage clients’ 401(k) accounts—such as rebalancing investments—without the traditional barriers imposed by… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korean fintech Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is gearing up for its first international venture by launching its “all-in-one” finance app in Australia before the end of 2025. This move marks a significant step in the company’s plans to become a global fintech platform,… Read More

March 13, 2025 @ 12:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PostFinance noted that less than four years after its launch, Yuh has reportedly reached an important milestone: the Swiss finance app is said to be profitable. PostFinance also mentioned in a blog post that with now more than 300,000 users and customer assets of 3… Read More

February 14, 2025 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut, the global financial app claiming more than 50 million customers worldwide, has announced expansion of its services to Ukrainians along with a new international donation campaign for Ukraine. Starting now, Ukrainian residents will be able to open a European Revolut account and experience “an… Read More

January 27, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HSBC has announced plans to shut down its international money app, Zing, just a year after it launched in the UK. Zing, which aimed to simplify international banking for UK residents, offered a multi-currency app and debit card. Users could hold and transact in over… Read More

January 7, 2025 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Qi Card has recently introduced its third-generation app, SuperQi, in collaboration with Ant International. Powered by Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, SuperQi reportedly integrates a digital lifestyle super app with a “fully functional” digital banking platform, bringing a new era of financial inclusion and digital services… Read More

December 26, 2024 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Garanti BBVA has recently announced that it has enhanced its investment options that are available via its mobile app. Garanti BBVA recently revamped ‘Garanti BBVA Mobile’, making it faster and easier for investors to monitor and effectively manage their investment portfolios directly on the app…. Read More

December 17, 2024 @ 11:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the Ukrainian community, global fintech company Revolut has announced that its app is now available in the Ukrainian language. This move comes around two years after Revolut started offering payment services to refugees fleeing Ukraine and the… Read More

September 4, 2024 @ 8:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DNA Payments launched its new Merchant Portal App for iOS and Android, bringing the full functionality of DNA Payments’ Merchant Portal to any smartphone. The app lets merchants accept online payments, “manage their finances, and oversee transactional data, all from their mobile device.” Its built-in… Read More

July 5, 2024 @ 11:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A California bankruptcy Judge has reportedly issued a warning to MongoDB, a database company, against deleting sensitive customer data. Ongoing efforts to give back millions to clients currently locked out of their Fintech apps are now linked to a heated dispute between Fintech platform Synapse… Read More

March 26, 2024 @ 10:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ahlan App, the Bahraini loyalty programme, reports that it has successfully raised $3 million at a valuation of $15 million in its first investment round, which has been fully subscribed to and led by Hope Ventures. The investment round was said to be “joined by… Read More

February 25, 2024 @ 5:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital wealth platform Yield App has unveiled a “significant” expansion to its staking program. According to an update shared with CI, holders of the platform’s YLD token “can now earn H1 tokens through its new Diamond+ program at an attractive APY of 25%.” This initiative… Read More

February 3, 2024 @ 10:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaldi App, whose developers are on a mission is to transform the savings habits of Gen Z & Millennials by getting them to save earlier & better, has raised £472,875 from 140 investors at the time of writing with 25 days left in the firm’s crowdfunding… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 2:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wirex, a Web3 money app, is pleased to introduce early access to WPay, which is describe as a decentralized payment network, utilizing the capabilities of the Wirex platform. WPay reportedly solves problems “related to intermediaries, custody risks, and slow, expensive settlements.” With WPay, users can… Read More

January 23, 2024 @ 1:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut, the global financial super app, has today announced a partnership to offer its Revolut Pay payment technology to Aer Lingus customers. Revolut Pay will enable customers of Ireland’s flag carrier “to pay at checkout with just one click.” Revolut’s 2.5 million Irish customers and… Read More