Author: Fioney Staff
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Data Shows Majority of Bitcoin Owners are Holding at a Profit
After a strong run early in 2021, several cryptocurrencies have since fallen on hard times. In the case of Bitcoin, the asset is now trading for nearly half of its record highs seen just a few short months ago. Nevertheless, the current value is still far ahead of where Bitcoin had been prior to 2020.…
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Custom Credit Card Firm Cardless Announces $40 Million Funding Round
A FinTech that helps brands create their own custom credit card offerings has just closed a major investment round. This week, Cardless announced that it has raised $40 million. The Series B was led by Activant Capital while previous investors such as Accomplice and Pear VC also participated alongside a few individuals. Since launching in…
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Capital One Issues “Last Call” for 100k Miles Venture Card Offer
With travel making a big comeback this summer, one of the best travel card deals on the market is nearing its end. Capital One has announced that it’s “last call” for the Venture card welcome bonus that could net new cardholders up to 100,000 miles. Capital One’s lucrative but limited-time offer allows new Capital One…
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Mastercard and MLB Announce Home Team Advantage Small Business Contest
Just in time for the annual All Star Game, this week, Mastercard and Major League Baseball announced that they were extending their long-held partnership. More importantly, the two entities also revealed that they’re teaming up for the Home Team Advantage Small Business Contest. This edition of the contest is open to business owners in three baseball…
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Jasper Card Announces $34 Million Funding Round
A FinTech with an aim at changing the way consumers qualify for credit cards has raised an impressive sum to help further that goal. This week, Jasper Card revealed that it had closed a $34 million funding round — which includes $10 million previously announced in 2020. The Series A was led by Benslie International Fund,…
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CardRatings Shares Credit Card Predictions for H2 2021 and Beyond
The first half of 2021 has been filled with credit card news. From mega welcome bonuses to new and revamped products, the credit card market has been going through some big changes. With the back half of the year now underway, CardRatings analyst Brooklyn Lowery has shared some new predictions for what trends we can…
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Back-to-School Spending Expected to Climb for 2021 Season
It may only be early July, but back-to-school season is just around the corner in certain areas of the United States. Following a school year that likely looked different depending on the state, district, and school, 2021 may bring a return to (near) normal. In turn, American consumers are anticipated to spend more on back-to-school supplies this…
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Visa: $1 Billion Spent Via Crypto-Linked Cards in 2021 So Far
The age of cryptocurrency debit and credit cards is apparently upon us. According to Visa, the company is currently working with 50 cryptocurrency platforms on card programs. These cards will make it easier for consumers to convert and spend crypto with the more than 70 million merchants worldwide that accept Visa. As a result, the…
