There have never been more $100M+ fintech rounds than right now
"Today, there is a greater number of mature fintech companies, so this could be slowing down the pace at which seed- or angel-stage fintech companies are forming or receiving funding." We’re putting aside the IPO news cycle this morni.....»»
Fintech has a gender problem—here"s why you should care
Fintech (financial technology) is everywhere. It's the catch-all term for technology-enabled financial services innovation......»»
Medicare forced to expand forms to fit 10-digit bills—a penny shy of $100M
Previously, some doctors had to divide bills by 10 and submit 10 claims to get costs covered. Enlarge (credit: Getty | YinYang) In a disturbing sign of the times, Medicare this week implemented a change to its claims-pro.....»»
Best modern banking apps on iOS for 2024
In the digital age, banking apps have become our financial lifelines, offering ease and convenience for managing money like never before. Yet, with the constant influx of new Fintech apps, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Whether you’re.....»»
DataVisor introduces fraud and risk solution for financial institutions
DataVisor launched a solution designed to both detect fraud and financial crimes more effectively and to uphold sponsor bank compliance in the face of evolving regulations for Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. As the fintech industry continues t.....»»
Every Noise at Once innovative music encyclopedia threatened by Spotify layoff
Last year was a pretty brutal time for many Spotify employees, with thousands of jobs cut in three separate rounds of layoffs. But the loss of one particular engineer is threatening the future of the innovative music encyclopedia Every Noise at Once.....»»
Eight colourful renovations that use vibrant shades to transform the home
From a bold blue apartment in Paris to an all-lilac kitchen in Stockholm, this lookbook rounds up renovations that cleverly use bright colours to update and refresh home interiors. Read more From a bold blue apartment in Paris to an all-lila.....»»
How to watch Munguia vs Ryder: Is it a PPV?
Jaime Munguia won Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year in 2023. He's back in the ring to face John Ryder, who recently went all 12 rounds with Canelo......»»
Texas man suing Walmart is seeking $100M or "unlimited free lifetime shopping"
Texas man suing Walmart is seeking $100M or "unlimited free lifetime shopping".....»»
Masimo has spent $100M in Apple Watch patent infringement fight
Masimo's legal battle with Apple has so far cost the company about $100 million, but its CEO says it won't stop until Apple changes how it deals with smaller companies.Apple Watch UltraThe ITC import and sales ban of the Apple Watch in the United Sta.....»»
Rising fintech trends for 2024: From A2A payments to GenAI in banking
The fintech market is undergoing a rapid shift, with the rise of new technologies, such as Open Finance, generative AI and A2A (Account-to-Account) payments having a major impact on business models, according to Juniper Research. This is combined wit.....»»
Assessing loan applicants" credit risk via smartphone activities helps improve financial inclusion, finds study
Financial technology (FinTech)—innovation in the delivery of financial services and products—has grown in popularity, expanding access to finance for millions of people. But while promoting inclusive finance to accelerate economic growth and fina.....»»
Job opening hints at Brazilian fintech replacing Goldman Sachs as Apple Card issuer
A recent report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that Apple and Goldman Sachs are ending the partnership they made in 2019 to introduce the Apple Card. Although the news didn’t come as a surprise, it’s still unclear what will happen to the A.....»»
Iguana invasion: Thailand rounds up rogue reptiles
Thailand has captured more than 150 rogue iguanas that were rampaging through the countryside, raiding farms and damaging the local environment, officials said......»»
Owner of Tumblr confirms site’s shift from “surging” to “small and focused”
CEO confirms Tumblr has lost "well north of $100M" since acquisition. Enlarge / "You'll never be bored again" is one of the more fitting slogans attached to Tumblr. (credit: Getty Images) Tumblr will lose a majority of i.....»»
Ant Receives Chinese Government Nod to Roll Out AI Services
The fintech affiliate of Alibaba will roll out products powered by its large language model Bailing to the public. Ant Group Co., the fintech affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., received approval from the Chinese government to.....»»
The iPhone 16 already sounds incredible
We may have just gotten the iPhone 15, but the iPhone 16 rumors are starting to make the rounds. Here's why it could be a very exciting upgrade next year......»»
How fintech firms can advance sustainability goals
"Impact Fintech" is a new term coined by researchers at the University of Waterloo's School of Environment, Enterprise and Development which describes a new category of financial technology firm—one that moves beyond ESG standards and instead embra.....»»
“€25m Profit” Pirate IPTV Group Dismantled, 10 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Seized
Greek police say they have dismantled a criminal organization behind an illegal IPTV operation that caused broadcasters over €100m in losses. Over eight years it's alleged the operators generated over €25 million in profits, laundered money throu.....»»
Nvidia Blackwell: news, rumors, and everything we know
Nvidia Blackwell is starting to make the rounds in the rumor mill, hinting that Team Green is hard at work on its next GPU architecture. Here's everything we know so far......»»
Strong compliance management is crucial for fintech-bank partnerships
72% of banks and credit unions are prioritizing compliance when evaluating fintechs, citing it as their top criteria in the due diligence process, according to Ncontracts. As banks and credit unions evaluate fintech partnerships, cybersecurity (62%).....»»