FinTech News
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Aven Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Rewards Credit Card
A company known for its asset-backed credit cards is introducing a new product — one backed by Bitcoin. About the Aven Bitcoin Visa Card: This week, Aven announced the launch of its Bitcoin Visa Card. Rather than earning Bitcoin, however, this unique card is backed by customers’ Bitcoin holdings. The reveal was made during the 2026 Bitcoin Conference…
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Zelle Pilots Potential Bill Pay Feature with Truist Bank
The popular bank-backed peer-to-peer payment platform Zelle is now set to explore other payment options. About the Zelle-Truist Bill Pay Pilot: Today, Zelle announced a new pilot program in partnership with Truist Financial Corp. Specifically, this pilot will evaluate the usefulness of Zelle for paying bills, such as recurring credit card payments. As Zelle notes,…
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LendingClub Announces Upcoming Rebrand to Happen Bank
As former peer-to-peer loan platform LendingClub continues to expand and evolve, it’s now preparing for a total rebrand. About LendingClub’s Transition to Happen Bank: This week, LendingClub announced its plans to take on a new name: Happen Bank. The rebrand comes six years after the FinTech became a licensed bank and discontinued its peer-to-peer lending…
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Budgeting App Monarch Introduces Monarch Plus Product Tier
A popular budgeting and personal finance app is introducing a new service tier with additional features. About Monarch Plus: Today, Monarch announced the launch of its new premium product called Monarch Plus. This new tier is meant to provide greater financial planning tools, including forecasting and other future-centric features. With Monarch Plus, customers will be…
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Robinhood Sets 1 Million Student Financial Education Goal
The investment app has announced a new initiative to encourage financial education in the classroom. About Robinhood’s Financial Education Goal: This week (on Tax Day, incidentally), Robinhood revealed its pledge to reach one million people with classroom-based financial education programs by 2023. The announcement was made at the second annual Financial Education Summit in Washington…
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Embedded Finance Platform Pipe Raises $16 Million
A FinTech offering embedded financial solutions built for small businesses has raised a new round of funding. About Pipe’s Funding Round: Recently, Pipe revealed that it raised another $16 million. The unspecified venture round was led by Fin Capital and MaC Venture Capital. Notably, Fin Capital also led the FinTech’s seed round back in 2020.…
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SoFi to Bring Future Wealth Summit Events to College Campuses
FinTech turned bank SoFi is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a college campus tour. About SoFi’s Future Wealth Summit: SoFi has announced the launch of the Future Wealth Summit. This campus tour will visit more than 30 colleges/universities across the nation during the month of April — which is National Financial Literacy Month. Additionally, a…
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Charles Schwab Launches Teen Investor Account Option
Brokerage firm Charles Schwab is introducing a new account aimed at the next generation of investors. About the Schwab Teen Investor Account: Recently, Charles Schwab announced the debut of a Teen Investor account. This new option is a joint account between a parent/legal guardian and teens aged 13 to 17. With a Teen Investor account,…
