Business
EssilorLuxottica Owns Every Step in Eyewear Market
EssilorLuxottica owns many aspects of the eyewear industry. The company legally manipulates…
Startup
Fintech
N26 Achieves First Full-Year Profit After Overcoming Challenges
N26 reports full-year profit with increased revenues and customer growth. New CEO Mike Dargan leads strategic realignment after managerial changes. Focus on primary bank customers supports financial and operational recovery.
Green Dot Advances with Banking and FinTech Split
Green Dot shareholders approve the banking and FinTech separation. Smith Ventures to privatize Green Dot's FinTech business. The embedded finance…
Issuers Enhance Card Programs with Strategies Beyond Transactions
Card issuers must expand beyond transaction processing for sustained growth. High CLTV issuers distinguish themselves with strategic integration of capabilities.…
Warren Secures €10 Million to Expand Pension and Financial Coaching Services
Warren, a Ghent-based fintech, raised €10 million in seed funding. Warren manages a pension fund and offers financial coaching services…
CFTC Seeks to Ease FinTech and Federally Regulated Institution Partnerships
CFTC is dismantling barriers for FinTech-institution partnerships. Executive Order 14405 mandates regulatory updates for innovation. Public input is encouraged to identify necessary changes.
Ripple Invests in Flutterwave, Boosting Valuation to $3.3 Billion
Flutterwave's valuation rose to $3.3 billion after Ripple investment. Ripple secured access to Africa’s largest FinTech network with the deal.…
Orchestration in Payments Fuels Efficiency, But Not Without Challenges
Payment orchestration aligns multiple financial entities for smooth transactions. Main problems include failed transactions and expensive integrations. Automation and frequent…
eToro Explores Entry Into Banking Through Acquisitions
eToro is exploring entry into banking, considering acquiring a banking license. Their strategy involves acquiring wealth-tech firms to strengthen payment…
