SoFi Technologies Has Demonstrated a Clear Purpose for Bitcoin in Fintech
The leading digital assets are starting to shift away from mere financial speculation. In 2025, SoFi technology showed no signs of slowing down. Its adjusted net revenue rose by 38% year over year, and over the last three months, the platform gained 1 million new customers, bringing its total to 13.7 million. This success seems […]
Latin American crypto update: Argentina’s fintech encounters difficulties; Brazil considers Bitcoin reserves
Recent Cryptocurrency Developments in Latin America Noteworthy advancements in the cryptocurrency sector this week have emerged from Argentina, Brazil, and El Salvador. El Salvador is looking at a $100 million investment initiative aimed at tokenizing small and medium-sized businesses. Meanwhile, Brazil is contemplating legislation that would eliminate taxes on crypto and set up a strategic […]
Fintech CEO from ’30 Under 30′ Faces Charges for Financial Crimes and Visa Fraud
Fintech Startup Founder Indicted on Multiple Fraud Charges Federal prosecutors have charged Gökçe Guven, the 26-year-old founder of fintech company Calder, with several fraud offenses. This case adds to the list of individuals from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 honorees now facing legal troubles. According to an indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice, Guven faces […]
Cathie Wood’s ARK Fintech ETF Surges 30% in 2025 Despite Industry Decline
Cathie Wood’s ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF Performance Cathie Wood’s ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF, often referred to as ARKF, managed to outperform expectations in 2025 with an impressive return of 29%. This performance can largely be attributed to its diverse mix of investments, which includes notable stocks in the AI sector. Among […]
Tech company to introduce crypto wallet, fintech L1s will fail: Dragonfly executive.
Crypto Predictions for 2026 According to Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at crypto VC firm Dragonfly, major tech players are set to incorporate crypto wallets by 2026. He also anticipates that several Fortune 100 companies will begin to roll out their own blockchain networks. In a recent post on X, Qureshi suggested that the bulk of […]
South African fintech plans significant acquisition of Michael Jordaan’s Bank Zero in $60 million agreement
Resaca Technologies Acquires Bank Zero A deal unveiled in July, valued at around $60 million, involves a mix of newly issued Resaca shares and as much as $5 million in cash. Shareholders of Bank Zero are anticipated to own about 12% of Resaca’s shares on a fully diluted basis. As part of the arrangement, Jordaan […]
This Fintech Company Is Changing Its Brand. Here’s How It Might Boost the Stock’s Growth
LendingClub appears to be outshining its fintech competitors when it comes to loan quality, yet it lacks a solid rating. The current landscape for fintech stocks is quite compelling. Over the last five years, these stocks have navigated a range of challenges, from the pandemic and its inflationary aftermath to the soaring federal funds rate […]
Fed considers simplified payment accounts to facilitate access for fintech and crypto companies
Federal Reserve Explores New Payment Accounts for Businesses The US Federal Reserve is looking into the possibility of creating a new type of payment account aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses join its payment system. This move could potentially ease access issues that the crypto industry has faced in dealing with banks. This proposed […]
Innovative fintech leaders come together to create a bank for affluent clients
A team of notable fintech innovators, including those behind Monzo, Starling, and Nutmeg, are launching banks aimed at affluent clients. editorial This content has been chosen and crafted by the FineXtra editorial team for its relevance and interest to the community. The initiative, referred to as “Project Arnaud,” comes from Jason Bates, co-founder of Monzo […]
TransBnk secures $25M to connect India’s corporate banking with consumer fintech advancements
Digital transformation has significantly impacted consumer banking in India, yet corporate banking is lagging behind. It remains mired in outdated processes involving cumbersome infrastructure, paper trails, and spreadsheets. Bessemer Venture Partners is stepping in to bridge this gap with a new $25 million investment in a three-year-old startup. Over the last ten years, India’s consumer […]