Author: Kyle Burbank
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Cash App Adds Ability to Request Payment Via a Custom Link
Block Inc.’s popular P2P app is introducing a new payment option. About Cash App Payment Links This week, Cash App introduced a new peer-to-peer payment medium. Customers can now send payment requests by generating a link in the app. The new feature serves as an alternative to existing Cash App payment methods, which include adding…
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Experian Smart Money Account Launches High-Yield Savings
The credit bureau is once again growing its consumer-facing product lineup with a new banking account option. About Experian Smart Money High-Yield Savings: Experian has officially announced the launch of its Experian Smart Money Digital Savings Account. This new savings product joins the Smart Money Checking Account, which debuted in 2023. While Smart Money Digital…
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MrBeast’s Company Acquires Neobanking App Step
A company founded by YouTube giant MrBeast has acquired a FinTech banking app aimed at younger adults. About the Beast Industries Acquisition of Step: Today, Beast Industries announced that it was acquiring Step. Financial details of the transaction were not shared in the press release. Step is a Gen Z-centric neobanking app that offers credit-building…
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WalletHub Reveals Average Credit Score by State for 2026
The personal finance site WalletHub has released its latest look at which U.S. states have the highest and lowest average credit scores. About WalletHub’s 2026 Credit Score by State Report Each year, WalletHub shares a look at which states have the best and worst credit. To compile this list, the site looked at the average…
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Robinhood Plans Next Keynote Event, “Take Flight”
The popular trading app Robinhood has announced another keynote event, set for next month. About Robinhood’s “Take Flight” Event Robinhood is making a series of announcements and scheduling a presentation titled “Take Flight.” The keynote will take place on Wednesday, March 4. True to the title and theme of the event, it will take place…
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U.S. Bank Announces Business Version of Shield Credit Card
Nearly a year after U.S. Bank introduced its Shield credit card, a business version is rolling out. About the U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa: This week, U.S. Bank announced the launch of the Business Shield Visa Card. While this version shares some similarities to the consumer card that debuted last year, there are some notable…
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Chase Debuts New $149 Annual Fee Disney Inspire Credit Card
A new Disney rewards credit card has joined Chase’s line-up. About the Disney Inspire Visa Card: Today, Chase made it official, announcing the new Disney Inspire Visa Card. With an annual fee of $149, the Inspire now sits at the top of the Chase-Disney portfolio, joining the no-annual-fee Disney Visa card and $49 annual fee…
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Varo Bank Reveals $123.9 Million Series G Funding Round
The first FinTech to gain a national bank charter continues to raise funds. About Varo’s Latest Funding Round: This week, Varo Bank announced that it raised $123.9 million in growth investment. The Series G was led by returning investor Warburg Pincus, along with newcomer Coliseum Capital Management. Other existing investors including Northview also participated, increasing…
