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.

Adyen to Become First FinTech Platform to Add Block’s Cash App
Adyen to Become First FinTech Platform to Add Block’s Cash App
September 15, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

Financial technology platform Adyen has partnered with Block’s mobile payment method Cash App to become the first such platform to offer Cash App outside of...

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85% of UK-Based Multinationals Say Cross-Border Payroll Sector Lacks Innovation
85% of UK-Based Multinationals Say Cross-Border Payroll Sector Lacks Innovation
September 15, 2022  |  Payroll

When PYMNTS speaks to business insiders, especially entrepreneurs looking to grow their companies, they consistently cite finding the right talent as among their top priorities....

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EU eCommerce Firms Squeeze New Efficiencies Out of Automated Ad Spend, Analytics
EU eCommerce Firms Squeeze New Efficiencies Out of Automated Ad Spend, Analytics
September 15, 2022  |  eCommerce

In the contemporary eCommerce space, staying on top of expenditure can be a challenge that isn’t necessarily well-catered for by financial management tools imported from...

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Walmart Takes First Step to Launching Digital Bank With One
Walmart Takes First Step to Launching Digital Bank With One
September 14, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

Retail banking, indeed.  In the most literal sense. In a move that is not a surprise  — but is a seismic shift in financial services,...

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EMEA Daily: Flutterwave Launches eNaira Payments for Businesses in Nigeria; Google’s Appeal of EU’s Record Fine Nets 5% Reduction
EMEA Daily: Flutterwave Launches eNaira Payments for Businesses in Nigeria; Google’s Appeal of EU’s Record...
September 14, 2022  |  emea

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Nigerian PayTech Flutterwave has launched support for the eNaira, and Google’s appeal of an EU fine results...

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Crypto Payments FinTech Company Front Launches API Platform
Crypto Payments FinTech Company Front Launches API Platform
September 14, 2022  |  API

Cryptocurrency payments FinTech company Front has launched on Product Hunt an application programming interface (API) platform that enables FinTechs to access more than 250 integrations...

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Lease-to-Own FinTech Kafene Nets $18M to Expand Team
Lease-to-Own FinTech Kafene Nets $18M to Expand Team
September 13, 2022  |  Investments

Lease-to-own (LTO) FinTech company Kafene has raised $18 million in a Series B funding round and will use the new capital to help more merchants...

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Startups Drive Payment Innovation in Jordan’s Emerging FinTech Hub
Startups Drive Payment Innovation in Jordan’s Emerging FinTech Hub
September 13, 2022  |  Startups

For businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), regional growth often follows a predictable pattern. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a popular...

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Payments Firm Stax Launches New Billing SaaS Arm
Payments Firm Stax Launches New Billing SaaS Arm
September 13, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Payments services provider Stax has announced the launch of Stax Bill, a re-branding of a company called Fusebill that Stax acquired in March 2021. Stax...

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