Tagged: us

March 3, 2022 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is reportedly moving forward with its embedded finance plans. The investment bank’s collaboration with General Motors (GM) (NYSE: GM). This is the most recent step taken to capitalize on this growing Fintech trend. Goldman Sachs had taken over issuing the General… Read More

March 2, 2022 @ 11:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealthtech firm Addepar is pleased to confirm that it has joined the Open Cap Table Coalition, which is a cross-industry group that is focused on enhancing the interoperability, transparency, and portability of “company capitalization data.” Addepar, along with industry professionals from across the tech and… Read More

March 2, 2022 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Most US consumers are in enough credit card debt and they might do anything to “go back in time and change the outcome of their financial situation,” according to research shared by Fintech firm TrueAccord. TrueAccord notes that a survey of 2,000 general population Americans… Read More

March 2, 2022 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US-based digital asset firm Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) confirmed that it would continue to block accounts and transfers of Russian customers targeted by US and EU-led sanctions. However, the crypto exchange has stopped short of banning all customers from Russia As reported by Reuters,… Read More

March 2, 2022 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at HMBradley reveals that they recently detected a cyberattack on their systems. In this type of attack, often referred to as a “credential stuffing attack”, the perpetrator attempts “to gain access to a customer’s account using login credentials illegally obtained from another source.”… Read More

March 1, 2022 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Frost Bank, which is one of the largest banks based in Texas, has partnered with Plaid, a data network powering the digital financial ecosystem, in order to help Frost clients “securely and easily integrate their accounts and finances online.” Via its mobile app and online… Read More

March 1, 2022 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) and Sezzle Inc. (ASX:SZL) are pleased to confirm that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Zip has agreed “to acquire Sezzle in an all-scrip transaction by way of a statutory merger under the laws of the State… Read More

February 28, 2022 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Globally, 84% of consumers agree that they should “have control of their financial data, and banks should not prevent the movement of money between other financial services.” These are the principles that are the “basic tenets of open banking,” according to an update shared with… Read More

February 28, 2022 @ 10:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital lending software provider Blend (NYSE:BLND) notes that the financial services sector is changing, and ensuring loyalty is “increasingly difficult.” Blend writes in a blog post that clients are now looking for all-digital experiences that are fast, easy, as well as more efficient. And they… Read More

February 27, 2022 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Tipalti reveals that its clients are now reporting steady growth. Recently, the firm noted that its payment volume increased 2x last year to over $36 billion. The San Mateo based Fintech company assists Amazon Twitch (Nasdaq: AMZN), Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) and other businesses… Read More

February 27, 2022 @ 3:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Custodia is reportedly the first US digital asset bank that has been built on a modern core banking platform. Avanti Financial Group, Inc. recently announced their new name, Custodia Bank, Inc., as “a countdown to the launch of the first-of-its-kind digital asset bank.” Custodia Bank… Read More

February 27, 2022 @ 1:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FBI Cyber Division notes that cyber threat actors have recently “deployed destructive malware” against organizations operating in Ukraine. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency noted in an extensive update that “leading up to Russia’s unprovoked attack against Ukraine, threat actors deployed destructive… Read More

February 25, 2022 @ 12:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Ramp, which offers a finance automation platform and claims to have one of the fastest-growing corporate cards on the market,  has introduced Ramp for Travel, a new AI-assisted travel solution that enables workers to “book anywhere and gives finance teams an unprecedented level… Read More

February 25, 2022 @ 10:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, network difficulty on the Bitcoin (BTC) network surged around 4.8% as total hashrate (or the amount of computing power securing the leading cryptocurrency network) exceeded 200 EH/s for the “first time ever.” The team at Compass Mining noted that “breaking through mining profitability’s gloomy… Read More

February 25, 2022 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

International markets are experiencing a massive increase in volatility with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The severe humanitarian crisis that could unfold over the next few days and weeks “could be the worst in Europe in decades, with loss of life and property, as well as… Read More

February 24, 2022 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Okcoin reveals that clients are now able to trade the WAX token (WAXP) against USD via the crypto trading platform. Okcoin has shared what the initiative is all about, “in simple terms.” The team at Okcoin confirmed that you can now deposit,… Read More

February 24, 2022 @ 2:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) recently teamed up with Amplify Latinx via an investment that celebrates their fifth anniversary and supports their ongoing work to uplift the Latinx community. The Massachusetts-headquartered nonprofit Amplify Latinx aims to support Latinx communities by enhancing their economic power. This is done by… Read More

February 24, 2022 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

One positive development during the past year has been law enforcement’s “growing” ability to seize virtual currency from criminals, according to an extensive update from Chainalysis. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) seized $2.3 million in crypto from the DarkSide ransomware operators who were allegedly… Read More

February 22, 2022 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at digital asset firm Gemini reveals that they are inviting select waitlist members to apply for the Gemini Credit Card, which “offers up to 3% back in crypto rewards on every purchase.” After you’re eligible to apply, you’ll get an email invite with… Read More

February 22, 2022 @ 2:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

C2FO claims that it is the world’s largest platform for working capital for a reason: “We have to be. Our team is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today.” C2FO’s platform makes it possible for firms across the globe, regardless of their size,… Read More