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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Healthcare Payments Startup Lynx Announces $17.5 in Funding
Oftentimes, when consumers consider what the term “FinTech” means, they picture neobanks, budget apps, and perhaps P2P lenders. However, the industry has continued to expand, with FinTech proving to be the basis for spin-off sectors such as insurtech. — which have gained popularity among users and venture capital firms alike. Now a company that blends…
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DeFi Social Trading Platform Nested Raises $7.5 Million
A DeFi platform that aims to add a social element to crypto trading has just garnered itself some investments. This week, Nested announced that it recently closed a $7.5 million round. The Series A was led by Alan Howard with Republic Capital, Kenetic Capital, CMT Digital, and a number of angel investors. Among these indivials…
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Rize and MX Announce Partnership to Better Assist FinTechs
Following a record-breaking year for the FinTech sector that saw several high-profile investment rounds, initial public offerings, and breakthroughs, 2022 has picked up where 2021 left off. However, so far, this year seems to be one filled with mergers and acquisitions, as several such deals have recently been announced. At the same time, while some…
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Neon Introduces NFT Vending Machine in New York City
Love them or hate them, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have exploded over the past year. However, despite the growing popularity, navigating the purchasing process remains a mystery for many — especially those not well-versed in cryptocurrency. Thus, Neon has unveiled a new solution it believes will help revolutionize the industry: an NFT vending machine. This week,…
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SoFi Announces Planned Acquisition of Technisys
What’s already proven to be a big year for SoFi continued today as the FinTech announced its latest acquisition. This morning, the company announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Technisys. The all-stock deal is valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Currently, the transaction is expected to close by the second quarter of…
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Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform Groundfloor Raises $18 Million
A peer-to-peer real estate loan investment platform has just raised a significant amount of money to fuel its growth. Groundfloor has announced an $18 million mixed funding round. This figure actually includes three separate elements. First, the platform raised $5.8 million in equity from Medipower. Additionally, $7.2 million was raised via an equity crowdfunding campaign on SeedInvest,…
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Klarna Opens Waiting List for Klarna Card to U.S. Customers
Over the past few years, “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services have gained popularity as an alternative to credit cards. Yet, one BNPL FinTech is set to launch its own credit card. Klarna has announced the impending arrival of the Klarna Card in the United States from issuer WebBank. When cardholders use the Klana Card,…
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BlockFi Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle SEC, Individual State Suits
For years, regulators have grappled with how to handle new technologies. This has been especially true when it comes to cryptocurrencies. Now, the crypto firm BlockFi has made headlines after reaching a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as with several state regulators. The SEC has charged BlockFi with failing to register…
