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Citizens turns bullish on this fintech stock, says risk-reward has improved after tech sell-off
Citizens Bank believes that the broad sell-off in technology stocks and underappreciated growth opportunities make shares of SoFi Technologies look especially compelling. The bank upgraded the fintech company to a market outperform rating from…
Impactive Capital nominates four candidates to fintech WEX's board
Feb 9: Impactive Capital has nominated four candidates for election to the board of WEX at its upcoming annual shareholders' meeting, the activist investor said on Monday, ramping up pressure on the fintech company. Impactive said its nominations…
MrBeast buys financial app Step in major fintech move
Beast Industries has announced the acquisition of Step, a financial technology firm focused on financial literacy and money management. The deal brings Step's fintech platform and engineering team under the same umbrella as the creator-led business…
FinTechs Reshape Middle East Money Movement as Capital Returns
The region combines high smartphone penetration, young demographics and state-backed modernization of payment rails. Governments across the Gulf have treated digital channels and faster money movement as economic infrastructure. As a result…
90% of FinTechs Offer Embedded Payments as Competition Intensifies
“ FinTechs Tap Embedded Payments to Deepen Customer Relationships ” finds that embedded finance has become a competitive differentiator, enabling FinTechs to weave payments and other financial functions directly into their digital…
PenCom engages Fintech on Technology to democratize pension contributions - The Nation Newspaper
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has partnered with fintech firm Awabah to make pension contributions more accessible, practical, and resilient for artisans, farmers, and other informal sector workers who wish to engage in weekly pension…
Cyprus fintech firms face rising cybersecurity risks
Cyprus-based digital businesses face rising exposure to DDoS attacks, according to a new cybersecurity report by Qrator Labs. The report highlighted the fact that fintech, e-commerce, IT and media emerged as the most targeted sectors globally…
MrBeast is buying a banking app
YouTube's top creator, MrBeast, is buying a consumer banking app. His company, Beast Industries, is buying Step, according to a joint announcement on Monday. Step, which describes itself as an 'all-in-one' money app, is a digital banking platform…
Crypto VCs Ditch Tokens for AI and Prediction Markets
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Beyond AI: 5 Startup Sectors Seeing Big Funding Growth
Last year, AI grabbed half of venture dollars globally. But the sector's blockbuster growth hasn't necessarily come at the expense of other startup industries. Rather, areas that benefit from AI-driven automation such as legal tech, or that combine…
Prediction: This Popular Cryptocurrency Will Plunge 50% (or More) by Year-End 2026
The cryptocurrency market is really taking it to the shins right now. Just a little over a month into 2026, popular assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, as well as mainstream cryptocurrency stocks Robinhood Markets and Coinbase are all…
IGNOU Announces Placement Drive for Students and Alumni
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is organizing a placement drive from February 10 to 13, 2026, for its students and alumni. This event will feature leading companies from the Fintech, IT, and BPO sectors, providing a platform for…
Industry Season 4: Our Updated S04E05 'Eyes Without a Face' Preview
Posted in: HBO, Max, TV | Tagged: industry Here's our preview for tonight's episode of HBO and EPs Mickey Down & Konrad Kay's Myha'la-starring Industry, S04E05, 'Eyes Without a Face.' Previewing Industry Season 4 Episode 5: 'Eyes Without a Face'…
From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia
2 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, aimed at deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the…
Adyen and Uber Expand Global Partnership to Power New Markets, Launch Uber Kiosks
Adyen and Uber expand their relationship to support Uber's payment processing across more key geographies Uber will leverage Adyen's Checkout API to offer additional payment methods Uber launched kiosks at venues powered by Adyen terminals NEW…
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