The Latest Breaking News from fintech

Block Stock Surges 20% After Jack Dorsey’s AI Layoff Bet — Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Investors reward Block’s AI shift, even as thousands lose jobs, but it’s still a risky bet.

Barchart · Mar 4

Sea doubles annual earnings, yet profitability worries drag shares down in worst drop in 2 years

Fintech division Monee was the company’s fastest-growing division, posting 60% growth over 2025.

Fortune · Mar 4

Ontop’s COO María Camila Ramírez on Using AI to Flip a Global Payroll Fintech to Profitability in Months

Running a global payroll fintech is notoriously difficult. Many platforms promise speed and global reach, only to slow down under manual processes, bloated teams, and operational complexity.

inkl · Mar 4

Harnessing Data Forensics and AI to Combat Algorithmic Deception

The global digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate, transforming how we perceive value and transaction. Every day, millions of users engage with sophisticated fintech applications, e-commerce storefronts, and decentralized global exchanges.

inkl · Feb 25

3 of the Most Highly Anticipated IPOs of 2026

As OpenAI and SpaceX position to go public, the most anticipated IPOs of 2026 could end up belonging to Anthropic, Discord, and Plaid.

MarketBeat · Feb 23

Can’t afford that flight ticket today? Jazeera Airways says Fly Now, Pay Later

Jazeera Airways has launched a groundbreaking 'Fly Now, Pay Later' option, becoming the first Kuwaiti airline to offer interest-free installment payments for flights. This strategic partnership with deema aims to enhance travel affordability and accessibility for a wider range of passengers. The move signifies a significant step in the region's…

The Times of India · Feb 22

Why Islamic finance could provide an ethical model for funding the green transition

In recent years, green finance has become a key policy in developed countries. The term refers to the loans and investments that fund the transition to a low-carbon economy. But one of the main challenges in this area is the gap between environmental claims and realities – so-called “greenwashing”.

The Conversation · Feb 20

Unicorn CEO on the disaster of $1.3 trillion of credit card debt, an all-time high: His fintech wouldn't exist if 'banks had done a better job'

Still, despite everything, the French-American CEO Renaud Laplanche told Fortune, there's a certain unkillable "optimism" to the American consumer.

Fortune · Feb 17

Blockchain fintech giant Figure hit by data breach, says 'limited number of files' impacted

ShinyHunters claims responsibility, says Figure is part of the Okta single sign-on attacks.

TechRadar · Feb 16

'I want to give millions of young people the financial foundation I never had': MrBeast buys a financial planning app for young people, but all we can ask is - why?

MrBeast acquires Step to teach financial skills to young users, expanding Beast Industries beyond media into fintech and money management.

TechRadar · Feb 14