After a prolonged lull in investment activity, the digital banking sector is witnessing a resurgence, marked by a notable increase in venture capital funding over the past three months. Approximately $1.2 billion has flowed into various digital banking startups spread across different regions,
The fintech industry is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing demand for personalized financial services. By 2025, these technologies are expected to redefine the financial landscape, offering consumers more tailored,
Credit unions (CUs) are increasingly collaborating with financial technology firms (FinTechs) to deliver innovative financial products and services. This shift in dynamics is designed to address the limitations that CUs face, such as constrained budgets, limited technical expertise, and smaller
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has recently heightened regulatory scrutiny on banks involved in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) partnerships with fintech companies, with Piermont Bank and Sutton Bank receiving notable enforcement actions in early 2024. These actions indicate significant
The payments industry has been curious about the potential role of stablecoins in creating faster and cheaper transactions for years. Recently, with the advent of a new U.S. presidential administration that is open to digital currencies, those whispers of stablecoins' benefits are turning into
The insurance industry is currently navigating the complexities of adopting real-time payment systems, a move that promises to revolutionize the sector by enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Simultaneously, the UK government is taking significant steps to regulate the use of copyrighted
