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FinTech Brokerage Webull Launches in Canada

The popular brokerage app Webull is expanding up north. About Webull's entry into Canada: Kicking off the new year, Webull has announced its official launch in Canada. This comes after the firm initially gained operating authorization in November of last year. Now, Canadian customers can trade both Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs. According to Webull's site, the ability to trade U.S. options is also "coming soon." Although the U.S....
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Impact Karma Raises $5.5 Million Seed Round

Another environmentally-focused FinTech has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Impact Karma has announced a $5.5 million seed round. As Triangle Inno reports, the round included investments from 37 firms — although they were not specified. The site also notes that, according to a securities filing, the startup anticipates that the round will reach $7.2 million. Prior to this round, Impact Karma had raised capital via three...
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Claim App Announces $4 Million Seed Round

A FinTech that combines cashback and social media has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Startup Claim has announced that it raised $4 million. The seed round was led by Sequoia Capital and joins a previously unannounced $2 million pre-seed round led by Susa Ventures and BoxGroup. Other Claim investors include 6th Man Venture, Reflexive Capital, A* Capital, GSW Ventures, The Kraft Group, Theia, Luke deWilde, and...
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Future Raises $6.5 Million, Acquires Fan Rewards

A FinTech focused on helping the environment while rewarding customers has announced two big developments: a fresh round of venture capital and an acquisition. About the round and acquisition: This week, the climate-centric startup Future announced it had raised $6.5 million. The Series A funding came from new and returning investors — although participants were not specified. To date, the company has now raised $11.8 million including its 2022 seed...
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Visa Announces Expansion of FinTech Fast Track Program

Visa has announced some updates to its FinTech Fast Track program for startups. About the expansion: This week, Visa revealed that it would expand its FinTech Fast Track program, taking it beyond card issuance. Now, participants will also have access to Visa Direct — a "real-time money movement platform." On top of that, the company will increase support for Fast Track startups via Visa Consulting & Analytics. With access to...
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SellersFi Credit Facility and Equity Round

SellersFi has announced a number of updates, including a credit facility, equity investment round, and more. About the round and investments: This week, SellersFi made a trio of announcements. First, the company revealed that it closed a debt facility with Citi and Fasanara Capital. Specifically, Citi will provide the senior capital with Fasanara providing junior capital. While this facility is for $135 million, it has the potential to grow up...
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Robinhood Crypto Launches in EU with Bitcoin Back Offer

Robinhood Crypto is making its way to the European Union (EU). About the rollout: Robinhood has announced the rollout of its Robinhood Crypto platform in the EU. With the debut, eligible customers in supported countries will be able to trade more than 25 cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the company says that additional tokens, the ability to transfer coins, crypto learning rewards, and more will join the app in 2024. In a unique...
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Public App Adds Corporate and Treasury Bonds Feature

The FinTech trading app Public has announced new investment options for its members. About the features: Public is now rolling out the ability for customers to invest fractionally in corporate and Treasury bonds. This capability will be introduced on both the mobile and desktop interfaces for the service. According to Public, the addition comes as demand for fixed-income products increases. In addition to these bond types, the app will also...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...
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PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...