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Americans Increase Spending for July 4th Festivities, Reports Show
Spending on July 4th celebrations has increased compared to previous years. Travel…
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Starling Bank Cuts Jobs to Boost AI Strategy and Efficiency
Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs for operational efficiency and AI focus. AI financial assistant introduced to enhance customer financial management. Restructuring aims to streamline operations and reduce duplication.
Exchanges Clash with Stablecoins as Roles Shift in Cryptocurrency
Stablecoins and exchanges previously collaborated, now their roles are diverging. Open USD debut shows this shift, gaining participants and market…
OCC Enhances Clarity for FinTechs Seeking Bank Charters
OCC unveils guidelines for FinTechs seeking bank charters, enhancing transparency. Public denial disclosures aim to clarify regulatory standards for prospective…
Qonto and Pennylane Compete for SME Market Share
Qonto and Pennylane target SMEs with distinct fintech solutions. Both companies expand product offerings to gain European market share. E-invoicing…
White House Orders Federal Transition from Paper Checks
White House to Cease Federal Paper Checks by September 2025. Visa, Mastercard Propose Digital Infrastructure Support. FinTech Firms Advocate for Open Banking, New Innovations.
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…
