Business Brief (April 2): China Pushes Green Power TikTok expands fintech ambitions, ByteDance ramps up AI hiring Caixin Global · Apr 2
Licensed Fintech Companies to Watch in 2026 This selection features rapidly developing companies that are already using licenses as a growth tool and setting the direction for the entire industry. International Business Times · Mar 30
Revolut reveals record profits in ‘landmark’ year The fintech secured the long-awaited all-clear earlier this month to become a fully fledged bank in the UK. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Fintech giant Revolut unveils ambitious plans as profits hit record high The digital bank recently secured the long-awaited all-clear to become a fully-fledged bank in the UK The Independent UK · Mar 24
Early Kalshi employees raising up to $35 million for a prediction market VC fund with backing from the CEOs of both Kalshi and Polymarket Other investors include Marc Andreessen through the fund Moneta Luna and Micky Malka of the fintech investment firm Ribbit Capital. Fortune · Mar 23
Can SoFi Shares Thrive Through Maturity? SoFi stock reflects a high-growth fintech story balancing strong user expansion, product innovation, and rising competitive and credit risks in digital banking. MarketBeat · Mar 22
Cathie Wood Is Buying PAYP Stock After the PayPay IPO. Should You? After a noteworthy IPO debut, PayPay just got a major vote of confidence from Cathie Wood. Is the stock a buy today? Barchart · Mar 17
PayPay's IPO Payday: A Roaring Start in a Quiet Market PayPay's powerful Nasdaq debut signals a renewed investor appetite for fintech, potentially reigniting the dormant market for other tech IPOs. MarketBeat · Mar 17
PayPal expands stablecoin access to 68 more countries The fintech giant had previously only let users in the U.S. and U.K. send and receive PYUSD from their accounts. Fortune · Mar 17
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) Stock Climbs in Early Trading on March 17 Amid Broader Tech Rebound Shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) rose in early trading on March 17, 2026, participating in a market-wide recovery as investors rotated back into growth and fintech names following a sharp pullback last week. International Business Times · Mar 16
Klarna Group plc Shares Surge 8.8% on Chairman's $50 Million Buy Amid Post-IPO Volatility Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR), the Swedish fintech giant known for its "buy now, pay later" services, saw its shares climb sharply in recent trading as Board Chairman Michael Moritz acquired approximately $50 million worth of stock, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects despite ongoing market pressures following its… International Business Times · Mar 16
PayPay Corporation (PAYP) Surges in Nasdaq Debut, Closing Up 16% as SoftBank-Backed Fintech Gains Momentum NEW YORK — PayPay Corporation, the Japanese digital payments giant backed by SoftBank Group, continued its strong post-IPO performance in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, building on a robust Nasdaq debut last week that saw shares jump significantly above the offering price despite a conservative pricing amid geopolitical headwinds. International Business Times · Mar 16
Ripple valued at $50 billion after $750 million share buyback The fintech company’s valuation has grown despite a downturn in the digital assets industry. Fortune · Mar 12
Why iTrustCapital Is the Only Crypto Account You Need in 2026 iTrustCapital is a fintech software platform that gives clients 24/7 access to buy and sell cryptocurrencies and precious metals through Premium Custody Accounts, Tax-Advantaged Crypto IRAs*, and Treasury Accounts. International Business Times · Mar 12
Barchart · Mar 12 Will SoFi Become a $30 Stock Again or Keep Languishing Below $20? SoFi stock trades 44% below its record highs and has fallen below $20. Can the fintech stock rise above $30?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 British fintech Revolut gets full banking licence Group lodged application in 2021 but had to overcome accounting issues and reputational concerns
inkl · Mar 11 Fintech Innovation in Australia’s Gambling Sector Is Being Driven by Open Data Australia’s fintech sector has reached a stage where data access, real-time payments, AI automation, and crypto usage are all active parts of financial operations. These developments no longer exist as isolated upgrades. They now function together across a range of industries, with digital wagering included in that shift.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Revolut finally secures full UK banking licence after lengthy wait The fintech was granted a licence with restrictions in July 2024, having first applied to become a full bank in 2021
Evening Standard · Mar 11 Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator The fintech was granted a licence with restrictions in July 2024, having first applied to become a full bank in 2021.
International Business Times · Mar 9 How LinkSports is Democratizing the Talent Pipeline by Leveraging Data-Driven Reinvention of Sports Sponsorships Founded by Neissan Monadjem, LinkSports is a fintech company with sports content that combines artificial intelligence, standardized athletic challenges, and micro-sponsorship funding into a single platform designed to connect amateur athletes with corporate capital.
Fortune · Mar 6 How Block’s CFO became convinced the company needed only 60% of its staff The finance chief discusses why a profitable fintech is betting that an AI-native workforce can outpace a much larger one.
Times Life · Mar 5 ‘I Booked 12 Flights… All Cancelled’: Indian-Origin CEO Stuck in Dubai Slams US Government What was supposed to be a routine business trip has turned into a stressful ordeal for an Indian-origin CEO now stranded in Dubai. As tensions escalate in the Middle East and flights continue to be cancelled across the region, the entrepreneur has publicly criticized the United States government for what…
Barchart · Mar 4 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.
Fortune · 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.
inkl · 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.