Tagged: fintech

March 17, 2026 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments and financial technology provider Airwallex has announced a major capital injection exceeding $1 billion into the EMEA region. The $1.135 billion commitment, spread across the next five years, is designed to accelerate expansion through 2030. Funds will support entry into fresh markets, the… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 10:33 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based MetaComp has completed a Pre-A+ funding round backed by Alibaba, taking the fintech group’s total capital raised to $35 million across two rounds in three months, as it pushes to expand a platform that combines stablecoin payments with tokenised and traditional wealth products. MetaComp… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 6:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Finch Capital has indicated that Europe’s fintech ecosystem is achieving remarkable strides in innovation and capital attraction, yet it continues to lean on American backers for scaling its biggest successes. Finch Capital’s latest State of European FinTech report spotlights this “sovereignty paradox”: the continent excels… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to broaden financial access across Latin America, DriveWealth has teamed up with the neobank Ualá to roll out a new feature called Acciones (Stocks). Announced this month, the initiative allows everyday Mexican consumers to buy shares in leading U.S. companies such as… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global financial technology provider Airwallex has posted another year of explosive growth in Singapore, reporting 107 percent revenue expansion for fiscal year 2025. This now reportedly marks the second straight year of triple-digit increases, underscoring the city-state’s role as a strategic hub for the company’s… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A whitepaper from Juniper Research sheds light on the accelerating overhaul of global cross-border payment systems. Titled, The Transformation of Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure, the report explores how traditional networks, innovative fintechs, and emerging technologies are reshaping international money movement for businesses, consumers, and financial institutions…. Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s retail banks are preparing to debut a fresh peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile payment option this week, marking a bold step in the ongoing battle for digital banking dominance. The new service, called Zippay, is an integrated in-app solution created by European payments technology provider Nexi…. Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 2:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a development signaling deeper collaboration between legacy banks and fintechs, global banking services providers Citi (NYSE: C) and HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) have each taken strategic equity positions in Adaptive. The firm has carved out a strong reputation as a provider of bespoke trading solutions,… Read More

March 6, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has officially applied for a US national bank charter. The submission to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation seeks to create Revolut Bank US, N.A., enabling the London-based firm to operate as a full-fledged… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move aimed at transforming financial operations for telecommunications and utility providers, Strategic Imperatives has significantly enhanced its collaboration with payment technology firm GoCardless. The expansion integrates GoCardless’ Outbound Payments functionality directly into Strategic Imperatives’ Elevate IQ platform, creating a single, powerful hub that… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DriveWealth, a provider of brokerage infrastructure, has revealed a strategic alliance with Kalshi, a key player focused on regulated prediction trading. This collaboration, unveiled on February 26, 2026, seeks to incorporate Kalshi’s specialized contracts tied to real-world occurrences into DriveWealth’s application programming interface (API)-driven trading… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As artificial intelligence algorithms become more sophisticated and nuanced, AI agents—autonomous systems capable of decision-making and task execution—are poised to shift from experimental tools to core business enablers. According to a recent analysis by CB Insights, by 2026, these agents will prioritize deployment, security enhancements,… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 6:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Fintech investment in the Asia Pacific fell to levels not seen in more than a decade in 2025, as geopolitical tensions, uneven growth, and a cautious funding environment kept dealmaking subdued, according to a report by KPMG. Deal value and volume in the region slipped… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector within financial technology is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by strategic consolidations and technological advancements. Industry professionals are highlighting this trend as a pivotal force reshaping the financial services ecosystem. Stephanie Ferris, CEO of FIS (NYSE: FIS), a key… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Plaid Inc. has recently achieved an $8 billion valuation in its most recent funding round, according to sources familiar with the transaction. This development represents a significant recovery for the San Francisco-based company, which was valued at $6.1 billion just last April… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumer focused Fintech firm Chime Financial (NASDAQ: CHYM) has projected its revenue for 2026 to exceed analyst predictions, fueled by continued enthusiasm for its online financial services and steady spending patterns among users. This announcement led to a significant uptick in the company’s stock price,… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a recent restructuring move, financial technology firm Block Inc., (NYSE: XYZ) the parent company of Square and Cash App, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce. The company is eliminating approximately 40% of its positions, affecting over 4,000 employees, as it… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank has launched a full-service branch in Wilmington, Delaware. The opening underscores the fintech infrastructure provider’s commitment to making credit and banking services more accessible across the United States. The new facility will serve as a comprehensive hub for consumer and small business… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 12:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cornell Law School Professor Dan Awrey has just released a timely new working paper that delves into one of the most pressing challenges facing modern finance: the disruptive power of technology on traditional banking. Titled Banking, Technology, and Instability, the paper examines how rapid technological… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 9:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a shift reshaping the boundaries between technology-driven finance and traditional banking, cryptocurrency firms and fintechs are increasingly viewing bank acquisitions as an expedited pathway into established financial systems. This, according to an update from the WSJ, which noted that instead of enduring the protracted… Read More