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Revolut Seeks American Bank License as Fintech Appoints US CEO
Revolut Ltd. has applied for a US banking license and appointed a former Visa Inc. executive as chief for the region, as the London-based financial technology giant rolls out its ambitious plans to expand in the world's biggest market. The company…
Nedbank partners with Crypto.com to drive blockchain-based fintech in Africa
Nedbank has partnered with Crypto.com to roll out payment, settlement and liquidity solutions in Africa. Nedbank has partnered with global crypto-currency exchange Crypto.com to develop blockchain-based payment, settlement and liquidity solutions…
Circle: A Defensible AI-Era Fintech With Explosive Stablecoin Growth (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:CRCL)
I'm upgrading Circle Internet Group (CRCL) to a Strong Buy rating, driven by the firm's rapid revenue growth, defensibility, and AI tailwinds. CRCL's stablecoin business model leverages network effects, programmable money, and reserve income…
Payabli Named to the 2026 Forbes Fintech 50, Powering the Embedded Payments Infrastructure Reshaping Vertical SaaS and Modern Enterprise
Advancing the Future of Embedded FinTech Payabli's platform is built around three core capabilities: Pay In, Pay Out, and Pay Ops. Together, they give vertical software companies everything they need to embed and monetize financial services…
Crypto-friendly fintech giant Revolut files for U.S. banking license
Revolut, the U.K. fintech giant that offers crypto trading, filed an application for a U.S. banking license with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a key step in its push to expand in the American financial system. If approved…
Revolut's push for US banking license signals fintechs are warming to regulation
Contempt for the banking system was hard-coded into the DNA of fintech firms. Now they all want to be one. On Thursday, payment company Revolut said it would apply for a US bank license, the latest outsider to join the regulated club. PayPal in…
Three Fintech Firms Launch AI Planning Tools
It has been a week heavy on financial-planning technology, with three announcements from four firms. Apex Fintech Solutions and Wavvest announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered financial planning capabilities to Apex clients and…
Bank of Cyprus targets fintech and insurance for strategic deals
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) expects steady loan growth and remains open to targeted acquisitions under its 2026-2028 business plan, while positioning itself to withstand rising competition and potential economic volatility, according to chief…
The Credit Union-FinTech Romance Continues, Even as Execution Gets Harder
The latest Credit Union Innovation Readiness Index, done in collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera, makes clear that partnerships are no longer peripheral arrangements. More than half of credit unions, 56.2%, say external partners…
Senate seeks strict oversight of fintech by CBN - The Nation Newspaper
The Nigerian Senate has called for a strengthened regulatory framework that places the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the centre of coordinating oversight for the country's fast-growing fintech sector, while also demanding tougher measures to…
Top Fintech APIs for Startups
Building a fintech product means making critical infrastructure decisions early. The APIs you choose determine your technical debt, compliance burden, and ability to scale for years to come. Instead of listing 20 APIs with shallow descriptions…
Is Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) One of the Best Information Technology Services Stocks to Buy Now
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) is one of the best information technology services stocks to buy now.. On February 5, TheFly reported that Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette lifted the price target on Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Philippines Feb CPI +2.4% On Year; Market Expected +2.35%
Dow Jones Newswires is a market-moving financial and business news source, used by wealth managers, institutional investors and fintech platforms around the world to identify trading and investing opportunities, strengthen advisor-client…
Exclusive: Founded By 2 Brothers In Their 20s, YC-Backed Denki Raises $4.1M To Automate Financial Audits
Denki, which has built AI-powered software for financial auditors at public companies, has raised $4.1 million in funding, the startup tells Crunchbase News exclusively. Founded in 2025 by brothers Felipe Jin Li (24) and David Jin Li (20), San…
Western Union, Sasai target SA's $1bn remittance market
The app is designed to meet the evolving needs of an increasingly connected and mobile population. Western Union and Sasai Fintech, a division of Cassava Technologies, have launched a co-branded international money transfer app for the South…
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