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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Chase Survey Shows Digital Banking Continuing to Grow
For years, digital banking has been on the rise. Of course, the pandemic of the past year and a half has only served to accelerate this trend. Now, a new survey from Chase shows how consumers are not only using banking sites and apps along with digital payment services but may also be starting to…
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H&R Block Files Trademark Infringement Suit Against Block, Inc.
Earlier this month, the former Square, Inc. announced that it would be changing its name to Block, Inc. In their press release, the company stated that the move was intended to give the Square small business seller platform back its name as the rest of the organization continues to diversify its efforts. Additionally, they noted…
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QuickBooks Rebrands Banking Account as QuickBooks Checking
QuickBooks is giving its small business banking account a new name. What was previously named QuickBooks Cash will now be known as QuickBooks Checking. With QuickBooks Checking, business owners can take advantage of several digital banking services. These include the ability to earn 1% APY, use a physical or virtual debit card, utilize bill pay,…
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AI Tax Platform FlyFin Raises $8 Million
With the number of self-employed individuals, freelancers, and side hustlers continuing to grow, many Americans are discovering the complexities that can come with business income taxes. In turn, major FinTechs like Intuit have expanded their products to meet the needs of these taxpayers, while other startups have launched what they say are superior options. Among…
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BitPay Adds Shiba Inu, Enables Acceptance Among Merchants
At this point, a good number of everyday Americans have likely at least heard of Bitcoin and perhaps even Ethereum. Meanwhile, however, there are a number of other notable cryptocurrencies — including some with very vocal enthusiasts. A prime example is the token Shiba Inu (SHIB). Now, the coin is getting a boost as BitPay…
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7 Ways to Earn Free Crypto: Options and Tools to Try
It wasn’t that long ago when buying or trading cryptocurrency required a level of tech literacy that most people simply don’t possess. Yet, in a relatively short amount of time, the landscape has evolved dramatically. Now, there are plenty of easy-to-use options that can help people get into the world of crypto. But what if…
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BlockFi Rewards Visa Now Supports Earning in Other Cryptocurrencies
As crypto credit cards grow in popularity and the crypto market continues to diversify, one card offering has announced a new feature. Now, BlockFi Rewards Credit Card customers will be able to choose what crypto they want to earn rewards in. With Rewards Flex, cardholders will be able to stick with the default of earning…
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Square Inc. to Become Block as FinTech Continues to Diversify
Since its debut in 2009, the FinTech Square has certainly evolved. Making a name for itself with its small business POS and payment platforms, the company has since entered into the worlds of peer-to-peer payments, cryptocurrencies, and even music streaming. Now, in a move meant to acknowledge this evolution, Square is changing its corporate name.…
