FINTECH

Jun 20 2025BUSINESS

Tech Investments: Big Moves in AI and Finance

June 19, 2025, was a busy day for tech investments. A lot of money changed hands, and it all went to startups that are changing how we do things. These companies are working on everything from making AI smarter to fixing problems in healthcare and finance. It's clear that investors are really interested in ideas that can solve real problems. One company that stood o...

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Jun 09 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's New Financial Move: Credit Cards Take Center Stage

Walmart has made a significant shift in its financial strategy. The retail giant has decided to launch its own credit cards through OnePay. This is a big deal because it shows Walmart is serious about expanding its financial services. OnePay, which is mostly owned by Walmart, has teamed up with Synchrony. This company is well-known for handling credit cards behind th...

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Apr 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is quietly changing your money apps

AI is becoming a big deal in the world of finance technology. It's like the internet was a few decades ago – once it becomes common, it will be hard to imagine life without it. Many fintech companies are already using AI to make their apps better. Some are leading the way, while others are just adding AI for show. But most are using it to truly help their users. One...

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Mar 25 2025BUSINESS

New Payment Options on the Horizon for Shopaholics

A major shift is happening in the world of payments. JPMorgan Chase is teaming up with Affirm, a fintech lender. This partnership will allow merchants using JPMorgan's payment system to offer Affirm's installment loan services. In simple terms, shoppers will have another way to pay for their purchases. They can choose to pay over time, with loan periods ranging from...

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Feb 06 2025FINANCE

The Unexpected Pivot: How a Fintech Helped Immigrants During COVID

Technological startup Nova Credit was finally gaining traction in the financial world when COVID-19 hit. In 2020, Misha Esipov, the company's cofounder and CEO, found himself in a tough situation: Nova Credit designed a service that allowed immigrants to bring their credit history from other countries to the United States. Credit Passport was Nova's first and main pr...

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Feb 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Billion-Dollar Bet on Health Tech Revolution

Let's dive into the health tech industry, where a venture capitalist took a hands-on approach to investing and shattered expectations. This individual wanted to make sense of it all for themselves and not merely for business. So what is health AI? It is technology that uses artificial intelligence to help with healthcare. The inves...

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Jan 15 2025FINANCE

FinTech & Bank Growth: Exploring the TOPSIS Approach

Financial Technology, or FinTech, is changing how banks operate. HR skills, new services, and company growth all play vital roles. But the banking sector faces complex challenges due to the many factors involved. This research dives into these challenges and shows how we can make smart decisions using a special tool called the Entropy-Weighted Method with TOPSIS. Th...

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Dec 29 2024FINANCE

FinTech in Russia: Challenges and the Road Forward

FinTech, or financial technology, is gaining significance in modern Russia. The government is enthusiastic about embracing artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data to enhance various aspects like budgeting, taxation, and customs. However, Russia's FinTech sector isn't without its obstacles. One of the main hurdles is the lack of a robust digital infrastructu...

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Dec 19 2024CRYPTO

Ex-Revolut Team Makes Meme Coins Easy to Buy

Ever thought about diving into the world of meme coins but found it too complicated? Well, a new app called Neverless wants to change that. Founded by three former Revolut executives, this startup is on a mission to make crypto trading simpler and more accessible. Phuc To, who led Revolut's crypto project, teamed up with Mikael Peydayesh and Arthur Johanet to create ...

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Affirm’s New Funding: A $4 Billion Boost for Buy Now, Pay Later

Affirm Holdings, a popular buy now, pay later company, just scored a massive deal. Private credit firm Sixth Street is investing $4 billion over the next three years to help Affirm make more loans. These loans are typically for four to six months, and the deal could lead to over $20 billion in loans over time. This is good news for Affirm, as it means more people can...

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