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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…
Banks and FinTechs Are Unbundling the Cross-Border Stack to Win Over CFOs
Visa, for example, joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore's BLOOM initiative Tuesday (Aug. 25), adding another global payments heavyweight to an experiment designed to connect traditional payment systems with stablecoin-based settlement rails.
SoFi Rises 3% as the Stablecoin Trade Pulls Fintech Into the Crypto Bid, Coinbase Climbs 5%
SoFi and Coinbase surged 3% and 5% as stablecoin sector rotation drove crypto-linked fintechs, with Coinbase's USDC hitting a record $20B. AFRM's flat 1% gain versus ARKF's 2% rally confirms today's bid flows through stablecoin rails, not broad…
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…
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…
Tonight marks your last chance to save up to $300 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
We heard the feedback, and we've extended the window for the lowest prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 a bit further, with the current prices now ending at 11:59 pm PT Tuesday, August 25. Once that window closes, your chance to save up to $300 on…
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…
Why Is Gemini Space Station Stock Up Today?
Gemini Space Station Stock (GEMI +10.62%) is up today, gaining 11.5% as of 2:55 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, after the cryptocurrency company said yesterday that it is expanding into prediction markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are…
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…
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