Fintech
Innovation in financial technology — digital payments, neobanks, blockchain, and more.
Plaid Acquires Open Banking Startup to Expand European Operations
US fintech infrastructure company Plaid has acquired a European open banking startup for $680 million, accelerating its expansion across EU and UK markets.
Digital Yuan Transactions Surpass $1 Trillion Mark for First Time
China's central bank digital currency, the digital yuan (e-CNY), has surpassed $1 trillion in cumulative transaction volume, marking a milestone in the global CBDC race.
Stripe Launches Embedded Banking Suite for Enterprise Platforms
Stripe has unveiled a comprehensive embedded banking suite enabling enterprise platforms to offer deposit accounts, lending, and card issuance directly within their ecosystems.
Revolut Receives UK Banking Licence After Three-Year Review
Revolut has been granted a full UK banking licence by the Prudential Regulation Authority, ending a three-year application process that had become one of the