Columbus, OH

Mastercard, a leading global payment technology company, has recently announced its new Open Banking solution for account opening. The solution aims to simplify and streamline the process of opening a bank account for consumers and small businesses by leveraging the power of open banking. Consumers and fintechs alike are experiencing...

Mastercard Announces Open Banking Solution for Account Opening

BNPL platform for SaaS sellers and services providers, Tranch, has raised $100 million in seed equity and debt funding to bring payment flexibility to a wider pool of B2B customers. The funding round was led by Soma Capital and FoundersX, and included participation from several US and UK fintech founders...

Tranch Secures $100 Million in Funding to Bring Payment Flexibility to B2B Market

CoinDesk

Flexa Components will allow retailers to accept crypto payments like USDC at the point of sale.

Digital Payments Platform Flexa Launches Crypto Point-of-Sale Tool

JPMorgan Chase is already hearing from US lawmakers after declaring it may soon impose unprecedented fees on its 80 million-plus customers. In a letter to the banking giant obtained by Fortune, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen blast the bank’s flirtations with fee hikes, including charges for basic checking accounts and services.

JPMorgan Chase’s Plan to Charge 80,000,000 Customers for Basic Checking Accounts and Services Is ‘Outrageous,’ Say US Senators in Blistering Response to Banking Giant

The recent failure of one of the top banks in the tech industry, Silicon Valley Bank, has led to concerns about a broader financial crisis that could have far-reaching consequences. The US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have taken extraordinary steps to prevent such a...

Silicon Valley Bank Depositors to Have Access to “All of Their Money” Following Government Intervention

Digital banking has been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Challenger banks like N26 and bunq have been shaking things up in the industry with their convenient features, low fees, and easy-to-use apps. Traditional banks, on the other hand, have been struggling to keep up with...

Digital Disruption: Comparing N26 and bunq’s Current Accounts

Flagstone, the UK’s leading cash deposit platform*, has more than doubled the size of its Assets under Administration (AUA) since January 2023. The fintech business’s AUA now stands at £13.5 billion having consistently increased by more than £1 billion per quarter in the last 18 months.

Fintech Savings Platform Flagstone Doubles Customer Assets in 18 Months

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

London is a hotbed for fintech startups, and the three companies that come up most frequently in conversations are Monzo, Revolut, and Starling Bank. These companies are considered the most successful in the London fintech space, but which one is the best for aspiring fintech employees?. This article offers an...

Revolut, Monzo and Starling: Who will you be joining in 2023?

Walgreens on Friday named two people to key leadership positions. Tracey Koller is the new chief merchandising officer and Sharmila Sudhakar was appointed head of Walgreens digital commerce. Both will start in their new roles later this month, the company said in a release. Koller will lead the retailer’s merchandising...

Walgreens names digital commerce leader, chief merchant

The Bank of England recently made headlines by rejecting the banking licence application of popular financial technology company Revolut. This decision has significant implications for both Revolut and the broader fintech industry. Revolut’s Ambitious Bid for a Banking Licence. Revolut, a UK-based fintech unicorn, has been disrupting the traditional...

Bank of England Rejects Revolut’s Bid for Banking Licence

Maitland, FL

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

In the fast-paced world of modern commerce, convenience is king. One technology that’s been leading the charge in simplifying our payment experiences is the digital wallet, also known as an e-wallet. These digital marvels have been gaining popularity worldwide, and it’s not hard to see why. They offer consumers...

The Evolution of Digital Wallets: A Shift from Physical Cards by 2030

Mastercard is all-in on blockchain. Earlier this week, the payments giant launched a debit card with MetaMask that allows holders to spend self-custodied tokens at any store or site where Mastercard is accepted (see: almost everywhere). “We’re opening up this crypto purchase power to our 100 million-plus acceptance locations,” Raj...

Mastercard Is Betting on Crypto—But Not Stablecoins

The past few years have shown that digital banking platforms are more suited to meet the requirements of 21st-century consumers, rather than traditional physical branch locations. These Fintech trends are expected to continue developing during 2023, with many more users expected to turn to digital banking solutions to manage their...

Digital Banking Platforms Expecting Many More Users in 2023

Missouri State

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Wyoming State

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Two Sweetwater County lawmakers seeking re-election filed a defamation suit Thursday against a political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus over mailers that attack them over a vote they say never happened.

Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, along with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) held the 2nd Financial Inclusion Forum for the Labor and Employers Sector on July 30 at the BSP’s Manila Head Office. The discussions centered on the transition from...

Philippines: Central Bank, Labor Department Push for Digital Wage Payment

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Industry-first ‘The Payments Directory’ Launches as the Go-To Platform for Businesses Seeking Transparent and Tailored Financial Solutions Without the Need for a Broker

In a move that’s set to shake up the financial services industry, Merchant Advice Service has launched The Payments Directory; a first-of-its-kind, solution-led approach that will...

Industry-first ‘The Payments Directory’ Launches as the Go-To Platform for Businesses Seeking Transparent and Tailored Financial Solutions Without the Need for a Broker

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