FinTech

Financial technology, often shortened to fintech, is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is an emerging industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance.

Stripe Punts Decision on IPO Till Next Year Amid Economic Gloom
Stripe Punts Decision on IPO Till Next Year Amid Economic Gloom
January 26, 2023  |  IPO

The public may soon be able to buy shares in payments processor Stripe. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Jan. 26) that Stripe is...

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Ecobank and MTN to Launch Mobile Money Microloans in Guinea
Ecobank and MTN to Launch Mobile Money Microloans in Guinea
January 26, 2023  |  emea

FinTech Optasia, Ecobank and MTN are partnering to launch a mobile money microloan service in Guinea. In a Thursday (Jan. 26) press release, the Dubai-based...

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Banks Use Receipt Data to Drive More Targeted Sales to Merchants
Banks Use Receipt Data to Drive More Targeted Sales to Merchants
January 26, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Using data from receipts to personalize loyalty programs has great potential rewards for merchants, so long as they partner with financial firms ready for the...

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FinTech Foro Debuts Platform to Challenge ‘Antiquated’ Business Lending
FinTech Foro Debuts Platform to Challenge ‘Antiquated’ Business Lending
January 26, 2023  |  Loans

FinTech startup Foro has debuted a commercial lending platform designed to match lenders and businesses. “For most small to midsize businesses, finding any commercial lending partner...

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Crypto’s New Congressional Subcommittee Aims for ‘Responsible Innovation’
Crypto’s New Congressional Subcommittee Aims for ‘Responsible Innovation’
January 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency industry regulation in the post-FTX era has emerged as a pressing concern for the new Congress. It is no less pressing a concern for...

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Grasshopper and MANTL Team to Close Loan Market ‘Tech Gap’
Grasshopper and MANTL Team to Close Loan Market ‘Tech Gap’
January 26, 2023  |  Partnerships

Digital bank Grasshopper has teamed with MANTL to provide clients with faster onboarding. The bank said in a Thursday (Jan. 26) news release that the...

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27 Payments Execs on 2023’s Data-Driven Roadmap
27 Payments Execs on 2023’s Data-Driven Roadmap
January 26, 2023  |  Opinion

It already feels different, and 2023 is just one month old. What can we expect? FinTechs and financial institutions are focused on financial wellness initiatives...

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Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene
Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene
January 26, 2023  |  Startups

Total funding invested into African tech startups hit $6.5 billion in 2022. That’s according to a report published by venture capital (VC) firm Partech this...

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Metaprise Banking Adds B2B Payments Offerings for Small Businesses
Metaprise Banking Adds B2B Payments Offerings for Small Businesses
January 25, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Metaprise Banking has introduced new B2B payments offerings for entrepreneurs and small businesses worldwide. The New York-based FinTech company now enables freelancers, retailers and other...

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