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Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?
Financial Inclusion // January 04, 2024

Crypto had a bumpy, and at times wild, 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

Emerging Market FinTechs Poised to Drive Innovation and Inclusion in 2024
Fintech Investments // December 28, 2023

In 2023, the FinTech landscape experienced a transformative surge of innovations, reshaping financial technology from its core. These advancements, spanning cutting-edge technologies and the evolution of business models, have ignited a pivotal shift that goes beyond mere functionality, altering how financial services are accessed and...

When There Is No FICO: AI and ML Transform Emerging Market Lending
Artificial Intelligence // December 05, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer emerging technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Data Helps FinTechs Forge Much-Needed Path to Profitability
Data // November 28, 2023

For FinTechs, capturing data, analyzing it, and perhaps even monetizing it through partnerships will help determine who’s profitable, and ultimately, which FinTechs survive and thrive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?

January 04, 2024
Crypto had a bumpy, and at times wild, 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of […]

Emerging Market FinTechs Poised to Drive Innovation and Inclusion in 2024

December 28, 2023
In 2023, the FinTech landscape experienced a transformative surge of innovations, reshaping financial technology from its core. These advancements, spanning cutting-edge technologies and the evolution of business models, have ignited...

When There Is No FICO: AI and ML Transform Emerging Market Lending

December 05, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer emerging technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Microcredit Puts Loans Within Reach of Emerging-Market Consumers

October 18, 2023
From buy now, pay later (BNPL) to credit card installments, there are diverse credit and lending products available to consumers today. However, for two-thirds of the world’s population, particularly in...

Quick Reads
Tala Secures $150 Million Debt Facility to Enhance Lending Capabilities

March 19, 2025
Tala has secured a $150 million debt facility to expand what it calls “the world’s most accessible financial services.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Tala Money App Gains 800,000 New Customers in First Half

July 20, 2023
Tala added 800,000 new customers in the first half of the year — a 114% increase in growth compared to the first half of 2022. Get the Full Story Complete...

FinTech Tala Notches $145M Series E to Launch Mobile-First and Crypto Solutions

October 14, 2021
Mobile technology startup Tala raised $145 million in a Series E funding round led by Upstart, with participation from the Stellar Development Foundation, along with new investors Kindred Ventures and...

Juvo Raises $40 Million To Expand Into New Markets

August 02, 2017
Juvo, the San Francisco tech startup that focuses on financial inclusion and helps unbanked consumers in emerging markets improve their standing from a financial perspective by giving them micro-loans, raised...