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Why Investors Are Backing AI-Native Fintech Startups Built For Speed
Speed is key for fintech investors It is a sign of the times that a two-person founding team can now build what once required 30 engineers, and investors have begun pricing that shift into every term sheet. For AI‑native fintech startups…
Adyen and Toast Bring FinTech Partnership to US
The expansion will bring the two companies' relationship into the U.S. following collaborations throughout Ireland, the U.K., Canada and Australia, Adyen said in a news release Monday (Aug. 10). “Speed, control, and reliability matter…
With banks tapping EWA, rival fintechs cast a wider net
Key insights: Earned wage access providers such as DailyPay and Branch are looking toward wider distribution networks as banks get into the market. What's at stake: Short-term liquidity products such as earned wage access are becoming more popular…
OCC Makes US Bank Readiness the Price of a FinTech Charter
As reported here in July, the OCC denied Wise 's proposed national trust bank because of compliance and management shortcomings, particularly around anti-money laundering controls. And this month, the OCC rejected Bunq's proposed national bank over…
Echovane Raises $1 Million To Bring AI To Market Research
Market research is complex and labor-intensive. Could AI take over? Market research is supposed to help businesses secure competitive advantage – to enable them to work out where they're currently going wrong, say, or to help them identify…
Where SaaS Is Going In The AI Era: People, Trust And Regulation
Agustín Guerra is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vangwe, a Consulting and Software Development company specialized in Fintech and Payments. I get asked a version of the same question in almost every client conversation lately. If AI can build the…
Crypto Regulations in Uzbekistan 2026
Uzbekistan expanded its crypto regulations in 2026, making it one of the most regulated digital asset markets in Central Asia. Instead of splitting responsibilities across multiple agencies, almost the entire crypto sector is supervised by a single…
Gold At The $4,000 Wedge: Central Banks, Real Rates And The Next Breakout (Commodity:XAUUSD:CUR)
Gold's recent correction to ~$4,300/oz follows a rally above $5,600 and reflects shifting central bank demand and real interest rate dynamics. Central bank gold buying has become less linear, with Q2 purchases at 289 tons but notable fluctuations…
One CEO Watched Finance Fail Her Mother-Then Built The Company To Fix It
The Addition Wealth dashboard puts net worth tracking, financial health tools, a spending tracker, and an AI assistant in one place — with a human advisor a single click away. Ana Mahony had every credential the financial system respects.
Revolut Secures French Banking License to Expand European Operations
Revolut said it received a full banking license in France from the local regulator and the European Central Bank, as the digital bank looks to continue to expand across Europe. The fintech company, Europe's most valuable startup, is making a push…
Betterware de México Has A Whole Continent At Her Feet (NYSE:BWMX)
Betterware de México is rated a buy, with a conservative fair value estimate of $26.97 versus the current $16.80 price. BWMX's innovative two-tier direct-selling model and digital infrastructure drive operational efficiency, supporting…
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Schneider Electric elevates Ratnesh Pandey to VP- marketing
Schneider Electric India has elevated Ratnesh Pandey to vice president, marketing, effective August 1, 2026. In his new role, Pandey will oversee the company's marketing function, including brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital engagement…
Deloitte Consulting Korea names new CEO
Park Han-sol Park Han-sol reports on Korea's financial regulators, along with fintech and insurance. She previously wrote about the art world, from biennales and exhibitions to fairs and auctions, with a focus on Seoul and the figures shaping the…
Plus500 Ltd. (PLSQF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Plus500 Ltd. (PLSQF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 10, 2026 4:00 AM EDT David Zruia - CEO & Executive Director Elad Even-Chen - Group CFO, VP of Business Development & Executive Director Barun Singh - Panmure Liberum Limited, Research Division…
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HOOD Stock Alert: Robinhood Set to Launch Crypto Trading in UK This Week
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares are in the spotlight on Aug. 10 after the financial technology company made a major announcement regarding international expansion. HOOD will officially launch zero-fee cryptocurrency trading for eligible UK…
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