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SoFi vs. Sezzle: Which Fintech Stock Is the Better Buy?
SoFi (SOFI -3.54%) and Sezzle (SEZL -0.99%) are two of the better-known emerging fintech players. SoFi has been around longer, but Sezzle's explosive returns during the past five years have put it on the map. SoFi aims to offer traditional banking…
Revolut to advance fintech architecture with research platform
The online banking app has established a dedicated division within its broader AI department. Neobank Revolut has announced plans to develop machine learning architecture across its financial services, as part of the new Revolut Research division.
FGV Announces $35 Million Fund For AI-FinTech Startups
The fund invests in early-state startups at the intersections of FinTech, financial access and artificial intelligence (AI), the company—now known as FGV Capital—said in a Tuesday (Aug. 25) news release. Led by Marcos Fernandez, Drew…
Canadian fintech investment nears US$1 billion in H1'26 as capital shifts to scale-ready companies
A second-quarter surge, major mortgage-tech financing and renewed foreign interest signal a more selective phase for Canada's fintech market as AI and regulatory reform spur competition TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2026 /CNW/ -- Investment in Canadian…
Fintech firm payabl. teams up with Visa to help merchants cut chargebacks
European financial technology provider payabl. has expanded its relationship with Visa to give merchants across the EU and UK access to real-time tools designed to resolve payment disputes and reduce costly chargebacks. The collaboration will see…
From Trad-Fi To Tokenization: Why Finance Will Run On 2 Rails
Tokenization is changing how assets are issued, traded, financed and serviced, but we're in very early innings. A hybrid model will allow financial institutions to migrate gradually to digital assets and infrastructure. It's time for financial…
Fiat Ventures combines venture and advisory divisions into new brand, raises $35M Fund II
Fiat Ventures on Tuesday said it is combining its growth consultancy and venture divisions under a new brand, FGV Capital, alongside the launch of its second fund, a $35 million vehicle. The fintech-focused firm's general partners, Marcos Fernandez…
Block Stock Is Up Just 3% This Past Year. Here's What to Know About This Executive's Latest Insider Transaction
Owen Britton Jennings, business lead at Block, Inc. (XYZ -0.95%), reported the disposition of 19,534 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 20 and August 21, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. MetricValueTransaction value$1.6 millionShares…
Apex Brokerages Could Gain Access to Gemini Prediction Markets
Latest News PublishedAug 24, 2026 The proposed deal would make Gemini the exclusive venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex's FCM, expanding its prediction-market reach to brokerage clients. Crypto exchange Gemini and Apex Fintech…
Beyond Capital: Building Innovation Ecosystems For The Future
Shelli Brunswick is CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC and an international keynote speaker on tech used for the betterment of humanity. Every generation of business leaders faces a defining moment when the rules of competition begin to change. For…
The Future Of Wealth Management: Owning A Client's Next Decision
Satish Avhad, Consulting Partner, Global Practice Head, Wealth Management, Wipro Consulting. A business owner sells a company for $50 million. Within days, that event can trigger liquidity planning, tax strategy, estate restructuring…
The Afterpay Co-Founder on Block's Board Moved 18,000 Shares Under a Plan Set in March. Here's What to Know
Anthony Mathew Eisen, a director at the firm, reported a sale of 18,000 shares of Block, Inc. (XYZ -0.95%) in a SEC Form 4 filing disclosed on August 24. MetricValueShares sold18,000Transaction value$1.5 millionPost-transaction shares (directly…
Grab: Dominating Southeast Asia With Strong Upside Potential (NASDAQ:GRAB)
Grab Holdings is expanding its Southeast Asian platform via acquisitions in grocery, fintech (Stash), and digital banking (Superbank), enhancing its ecosystem and recurring revenue base. Q2 FY26 saw robust growth: GMV was up 21% YoY to $6.5B, sales…
Dark Patterns In EdTech: The Hidden Cost Of Easy Enrollment
Trushant Mehta is a philomath and a sedulous and inquisitive tech evangelist. He cofounded and serves as CTO of OpenEyes Technologies Inc. When AI advancements happen in EdTech, the media notices. When a platform raises Series A, B or C…
Nebius Is Building Faster Than The Market Realizes (NASDAQ:NBIS)
Nebius Group N.V.'s revenue surged 454%, while AI Cloud EBITDA margin reached 50% and ARR expanded to $3 billion. Short-term capacity commands $40 million to $50 million per megawatt, signaling substantial scarcity and improving pricing power.
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