FinTech News
Fascinated by the rapidly evolving world of financial technology? Our FinTech news category is your insider’s guide to the most cutting-edge innovations disrupting the finance industry. Get up-to-date coverage on the latest breakthroughs in digital banking, cryptocurrency, investing, and more.
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FTC Orders Credit Karma to Halt “Pre-Approved” Offers
For years, the free credit score site Credit Karma has grown in popularity, becoming a default option for many consumers curious about their credit. While the site has remained free to use, one of the ways the company has monetized is by offering credit card referrals to customers, with many of these suggestions being accompanied…
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“Donate Now, Pay Later” Platform B Generous Officially Launches
Over the past couple of years, the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) craze has exploded. Companies such as Klarna, Afterpay, and others have popularized the practice of financing purchases over the course of four payments (and without interest) — with Apple soon set to join the fray as well. In turn, a new FinTech is…
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Payments Platform Highline Closes $13 Million Funding Round
A payment platform that could benefit both consumers and lenders has closed a significant early-stage funding round. This week, Highline Technologies announced that it had raised $13 million. The Series A was led by Jump Capital, Costanoa Ventures, and Foundation Capital with participation from other investors. It also follows a $4.5 million seed round that Highline raised in February.…
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Pomelo Announces $20 Million Venture Capital Funding Round
A FinTech with a unique way to help families send money across borders is exiting “stealth mode” and announcing a seed round. This week, Pomelo announced that it had raised $20 million. In addition to the venture capital, the company also secured $50 million in warehouse facility. Keith Rabois of Founders Fund and Xoom co-founder…
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Zogo, MoneyLion Partner to Provide Users with Financial Education
In recent years, FinTech brands have often discussed how their platforms help make financial services more accessible. Furthermore, many have touted the educational resources they offer alongside these tools, increasing financial literacy as a result. Now, a popular neobank and a growing educational app are teaming up to help meet a similar goal. This week,…
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Income Verification Startup Truework Raises $50 Million
A company that helps lenders close loans with greater ease and speed has secured a significant funding round. This week, Truework announced that it had raised $50 million. The Series C was led by G Squared with participation from returning investors Sequoia Capital, Activant Capital, and Khosla Ventures as well as newcomers Indeed, Human Capital,…
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Truebill App Rebrands to Rocket Money
In recent years, one of the most talked about personal finance apps has been Truebill. Founded in 2015, the platform has since helped users save a reported $250 million — including $150 million this year. Now, Truebill is changing its name and will continue on as Rocket Money. This name change comes following Rocket Companies’…
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Major League Soccer and Neobank Avant Form Partnership
A professional sports league and a FinTech are teaming up to bring fans a new credit card offering. This week, the “credit-first neobank” Avant announced that it had entered into a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer. As part of that deal, the company will soon be launching a co-branded credit card called the MLS…
