Author: Fioney Staff
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American Express Teams with TikTok for #ShopSmall Accelerator
With the 2022 edition of Small Business Saturday just weeks away (taking place on November 26th this year), American Express is looking to help businesses find new ways to reach customers. As part of this effort, the company has announced a partnership with the popular, youth-skewing app TikTok. Together, the two brands have created the…
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BlockFi Latest Crypto Platform to Halt Withdrawals
With cryptocurrency exchange FTX filing for bankruptcy (after an acquisition deal with rival Binance fell through), the company’s fall is impacting other crypto FinTechs as well. That now includes BlockFi. Last night, BlockFi announced that it was pausing withdrawals for customers and also requested that users not deposit funds at this time. In a statement…
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Tellus Raises $26 Million to Fuel Continued Growth
A company that helps consumers grow their savings via real estate has just closed an early investment round itself. This week, Tellus announced that it had raised a total of $26 million. That includes a $16 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, as well as a $10 million SAFE note from early investors. Also…
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American Express Makes Adjustments to Platinum Card Benefits
With an annual fee of $695, the Platinum Card from American Express is regarded as a premier travel and “lifestyle” card. However, the company has also sought to provide its members with value for that fee, often partnering with various brands to bring credits and benefits to cardholders. On that note, Amex has recently made…
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Zip Expands Pay-in-4 Platform with Launch of Zip Card
With demand for “buy now, pay later” services still proving strong, the BNPL platform Zip has revealed its latest offering. Previously known as Quadpay, the Australian FinTech has announced the launch of Zip Card in the United States. Using the card, customers will be able to utilize the company’s “Pay-in-4” service nearly anywhere Visa is…
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MoneyGram Adds Support for Buying, Selling, and Holding Crypto
Before the days of digital peer-to-peer money transfer, consumers relied on such services as MoneyGram to send money to loved ones. As technology as shifted, however, MoneyGram itself has had to evolve beyond its core product. Now, the company is once again expanding its reach by getting into the world of crypto. Recently, MoneyGram joined…
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — October 2022
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. To kick things off this month, we’ll look at a trio of posts covering various aspects of investing. Then, we’ll talk about building wealth and those who strike it rich.…
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Cross River to Issue Cards American Express Cards for FinTechs
For years, American Express has been known for issuing its own credit and charge cards — including some premium options. However, while the company has previously worked with other issuers from time to time, these efforts have accelerated as of late. Now, another such agreement has been reached. Recently, Cross River announced a partnership with…
