Author: Kyle Burbank
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Robinhood Introduces Presidential Election Market Event Contracts
Robinhood is launching its derivatives business by allowing some users to essentially bet on the results of the 2024 presidential election. About the Presidential Election Market: Earlier this month, Robinhood revealed plans to launch index options as well as futures trading. Both of these features come from Robinhood Derivatives (RHD). Now, RHD has announced event…
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Bilt Rent Day November 2024 Features British Airways Bonus
For November 2024’s Rent Day, Bilt is putting a new twist on one of its famed transfer bonuses — and even adding a pre-Rent Day deal to the mix. About the Rent Day November 2024 features: On November 1st, Bilt members who transfer their points to British Airways can earn a transfer bonus. In a…
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CFPB Fines Apple and Goldman Sachs Combined $89.8 Million
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action against both Apple and Goldman Sachs regarding failures related to the Apple Card. About the order: The CFPB has ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay a combined $89.8 million due to customer service issues and other alleged missteps with the Apple Card. These fines include…
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Rate Introduces AI-Powered “Rate Intelligence” Platform
The mortgage service Rate has announced its latest FinTech feature: Rate Intelligence. About Rate Intelligence: This week, Rate formally announced its Rate Intelligence platform. The new tool is the result of the company’s partnerships with Gateless and Prajna. Additionally, Rate says it invested more than $100 million on the project between technical developments and the…
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Commerce Bank: My Latest Banking Bonus Success Story
Apparently, when you move into a new house, you get a lot of random mail. A lot of this is absolute spam — yet some of it can be quite lucrative. For example, we received plenty of coupons for various retailers or services in our area. However, one mailing in particular managed to get my attention:…
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Survey: 85% Review Card Statements for Unauthorized Charges
With the holiday shopping season approaching, a new survey asked consumers about their online shopping and digital security habits. About the survey findings: According to a new survey conducted by CardRates, several online shoppers are making security a priority as we head into the holiday retail season. Although 72% of respondents say that shopping online…
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Security Deposit Solution FinTech Obligo Raises $35 Million
A FinTech that offers tools for landlords and renters has announced its latest funding. About the round: This week, Obligo announced a new $35 million in funding. The Series C was led by True Global Ventures and 83North while a mix of equity and debt investors also participated in the round. This list includes 10D, Entrée…
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Apple Celebrates 10 Years of Apple Pay, Announces New Features
In honor of Apple Pay’s 10th anniversary, Apple has teased some upcoming additions to the popular service. About Apple Pay’s incoming features: It’s now been 10 years since Apple first introduced its mobile wallet solution, Apple Pay. Since then, the offering has grown to 78 markets, 11,000 bank and network partners, and “hundreds of millions…
