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Zip Expands Pay-in-4 Platform with Launch of Zip Card
With demand for "buy now, pay later" services still proving strong, the BNPL platform Zip has revealed its latest offering. Previously known as Quadpay, the Australian FinTech has announced the launch of Zip Card in the United States. Using the card, customers will be able to utilize the company's "Pay-in-4" service nearly anywhere Visa is accepted. The Zip Card is issued by WebBank. According to Zip, following a pilot program...
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MoneyGram Adds Support for Buying, Selling, and Holding Crypto
Before the days of digital peer-to-peer money transfer, consumers relied on such services as MoneyGram to send money to loved ones. As technology as shifted, however, MoneyGram itself has had to evolve beyond its core product. Now, the company is once again expanding its reach by getting into the world of crypto. Recently, MoneyGram joined the ranks of P2P apps such as PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App by adding the...
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Cross River to Issue Cards American Express Cards for FinTechs
For years, American Express has been known for issuing its own credit and charge cards — including some premium options. However, while the company has previously worked with other issuers from time to time, these efforts have accelerated as of late. Now, another such agreement has been reached. Recently, Cross River announced a partnership with Amex to begin issuing cards on behalf of FinTechs that operate on the American Express...
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Robinhood to Launch Retirement Investment Accounts
Over the years, fans of the FinTech app Robinhood have gained a reputation (accurate or not) for being risky and impulsive market players. However, the company will soon look to promote long-term investments by introducing retirement accounts on the platform. During a third quarter earnings conference call with investors, co-founder CEO Vlad Tenev formally announced plans to roll out Robinhood Retirement accounts soon. Specifically, Teniv stated that the company is...
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Alaska Airlines and Lyft Announce Partnership, Miles Promotion
With the holiday travel season on the horizon, Alaska Airlines and Lyft have announced a new partnership that will allow riders to add to their Mileage Plana accounts. Through December 31st, customers who link their Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Lyft account can earn 2 miles per dollar spent on Lyft rides. After that date, the regular earning rate of 1 mile per dollar spent will be implemented. Rewards can...
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"Smart Wallet" Tool Kudos Raises $7 Million
A FinTech that aims to help online shoppers choose the best credit card for their purchase has just raised a significant early funding round. Recently, Kudos announced that it had raised $7 million as it launches its "smart wallet" browser extension. The seed round was led by Patron and included participation from QED Investors, SciFi VC, SV Angel, Precursor Ventures, Newtype Ventures, and Chingona Ventures. More than 40 angel investors...
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