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Short-seller Carson Block compares SoFi to Enron in a letter to the fintech firm's board
Carson Block is ramping up a campaign against his latest short target, SoFi Technologies. SoFi stock tumbled last month after Block's firm, Muddy Waters Research, revealed a bearish bet alongside a short report that contained claims of financial…
Is This Fintech Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Investors love talking about their most successful stock picks. These home-run opportunities, which are certainly difficult to spot early on and even harder to hold on through the ups and downs, can produce incredible wealth. The financial services…
Responsible Fintech Institute Strengthens Global Policy Leadership with Appointment of Two Executive Fellows Amid Growing Complexity in Digital Finance
SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) has appointed Distinguished Professor Patrick H. M. Loh and Professor Tek Yew Chia as Executive Fellows, strengthening its leadership team as global financial systems…
Payabli is betting big on the fintech plumbing you never see
The most important parts of the internet are usually invisible. The same is becoming true for fintech. Behind every checkout button, invoice, or vendor payout, there's a layer of infrastructure moving money from one place to another. For…
UK fintech Wise to downgrade London listing this quarter
Money transfer firm Wise has confirmed the timeline for switching its primary listing to the US with the move expected to take place this quarter. The UK fintech said during a fourth-quarter update that its results for the latest financial year…
Gocardless to axe 90 jobs as UK fintech eyes profitability
UK fintech Gocardless is set to take the chop to its workforce as the firm sets its sights on breaking into the black in the new financial year. The London-based firm, which specialises in bank-to-bank payment solutions, said it had made a…
PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound
PayPal (PYPL), Affirm (AFRM), and SoFi Technologies (SOFI) stocks ascended on Monday as a fintech sector perceived as oversold attracts buyer interest. PayPal remains a sector leader as it processes $475.1B in payment volume with 439M active…
Channel Islands face questions over future of finance sector
Finance professionals and experts say they are questioning the future of the industries in the Channel Islands amid global shifts. Guernsey has been described as 'standing on a burning platform', with a new report warning about the risk of…
Channel Islands face questions over future of finance sector
Jon Lockhart, Guernsey and Georgina Barnes, Jersey Finance professionals and experts say they are questioning the future of the industries in the Channel Islands amid global shifts. Guernsey has been described as 'standing on a burning platform'…
Robinhood Takes a Curated Approach to Prediction Markets, Avoiding High-Risk Contracts
Robinhood is selectively listing contracts, avoiding markets where insider information or manipulation risks are harder to control. The strategy relies on regulated venues and a narrower product set — raising questions about how it will…
Polish Regulator Hits XTB With $5.5M Fine Over CFD Marketing Rules
KNF accused the broker of failing to properly assess client experience and of providing misleading information about CFD risks. XTB recently strengthened its UAE presence after upgrading its license to become a full broker. The Polish Financial…
After More Than a Decade at XTX Markets, CTO Joshua Leahy Steps Down, Also as Director
Leahy previously served as a senior technology executive working on trading infrastructure and engineering systems. The company's revenue rose to £2.74 billion in 2024, while profit reached £1.28 billion. XTX Markets Chief Technology…
2 Monster Stocks to Double Up On Right Now Before They Rebound
Opportunity knocks, even when it sounds like the thud of a stock dropping down a flight of stairs. Shares of Palantir (PLTR 1.86%) and MercadoLibre (MELI 1.08%) have been market beaters until their recent pullbacks, down 38% and 33% from their…
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) Stock Forecasts
Bristol-Myers Squibb is a leading worldwide biopharmaceutical company. Its products focus on oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular conditions. The company completed its merger with Celgene Exclusive reports, detailed company profiles, and…
OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro
OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro Finance, founder Ethan Bloch announced on Monday and OpenAI confirmed to TechCrunch. The startup was backed by A-list fintech VC firm Ribbit, as well as General Catalyst and Restive. Terms of the…
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