Category: FinTech News
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FinTech Co-Branded Card Company Cardless Raises $30 Million
by Kyle Burbank
A co-branded credit card solution company has raised a new round of funding. About the round: This week, Cardless announced that it's raised $30 million. The round was led by Activant Capital with new and returning investors such as Mischief, Industry Ventures, Thayer Ventures, Assurant, and Amex Ventures also participating. With this latest funding, Cardless has now raised more than $90 million to date (plus a $75 million credit facility... FinTech News
Robinhood Crypto Relists Previously Removed Assets, Adds More
by Kyle Burbank
Robinhood Crypto has added to its list of supported assets — including bringing back some previously delisted coins. About the additions: Recently, Robinhood announced that it was adding four crypto assets to its U.S. platform. These include Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), XRP (XRP), and Pepe (PEPE). In total, the platform now allows users in the United States to trade 19 cryptocurrencies. Notably, Solana and Cardano were removed from Robinhood in... FinTech News
Swedish "Buy Now, Pay Later" Platform Klarna Announces IPO
by Kyle Burbank
Klarna's plans to launch an American initial public offering have taken a major step forward. What's happening: This week, Klarna announced that it had submitted a draft Registration Statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering. Previously, the Swedish FinTech had been rumored to be eyeing an IPO, but this latest news makes it official. However, at this time, the number of shares... FinTech News
SoFi Introducing Robo-Advisor with Alternative Investment Assets
by Kyle Burbank
SoFi is expanding its automated investment features with a robo-advisor platform. About SoFi Robo Investing: This week, SoFi announced a new investment offering for members. In an expansion of the company's existing Automated Investing option, the "one-stop shop" for financial services is debuting Robo Investing. Notably, this new offering will include alternative assets classes (which SoFi first introduced to its Active Investing platform in May) in addition to traditional investments.... FinTech News
FTC Files Complaint Against FinTech App Dave
by Kyle Burbank
The Federal Trade Commission has announced plans to "take action" against the FinTech cash advance app Dave, accusing the service of deceptive marketing. About the complaint: Today, the FTC filed a complaint against the app Dave in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In this complaint, the agency accused the service of using misleading marketing and charging undisclosed fees to customers. First, while Dave advertises instant loans... FinTech News
Neobank Chime Re-Ups Partnership with Dallas Mavericks
by Kyle Burbank
A popular neobanking app is renewing and expanding its partnership with one of the NBA's top teams. About the partnership: After initially joining as a sponsor in 2020, Chime recently revealed that it was extending its strategic partnership with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. As a result, the team will continue to wear Chime patches on all four of their official jerseys. Additionally, the neobank will be advertised on signage throughout... FinTech News
Subcontractor Financial Solution Platform Billd Raises $17.5 Million
by Kyle Burbank
A platform that focuses on the financing for subcontractors has raised a new round of funding itself. About the round: This week, Billd announced that it had raised $17.5 million in "strategic funding." The round was led by LL Funds as well as MissionOG. RJT Credit, Ulysses Management, and HighSage Ventures also participated. Previously, Billd raised a $30 million Series B in 2021 and a $60 million Series A in...