Market Movements & COTW

Transforming the Payments Landscape: The Circle Fiserv Partnership
In June 2025, Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), a prominent organization in the stablecoin sector, announced a global partnership with Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI),

Cloud-native, Digital Banking – Innovating on Legacy Cores
nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO) provides cloud-based banking software and solutions to financial institutions worldwide. Since 2011, nCino has addressed the prevalent challenges of outdated technology,

UK’s Cheaper, Faster, Cross-border Payments Firm Heads to US
Based in the U.K. and traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: WISE), Wise is a global fintech company serving 13 million customers in over

The Largest Payment Company You (likely) Never Heard Of
Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd., listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is a prominent Chinese digital payment solutions provider operating globally in over 100 countries.

The Long Lost Fintech of Atlanticus?
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLC), is a FinTech company specializing in providing credit and related financial services to underserved consumer segments, particularly those classified as

Rent-A-Center Became A Full-blown Consumer Fintech – The Upbound Story
Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), formerly known as Rent-A-Center, Inc., is an industry leader in providing lease-to-own and other financial services to underserved consumers who

Chime Prepares to Ring the Bell on Nasdaq
Chime, founded in 2013, has grown into one of the largest neobanks in the U.S., with 8.6 million Active Members. The San Francisco-based fintech company

eToro IPO – A Retail Trading Bull Rides into the U.S. Markets
eToro, founded in 2007, is a leading social trading and multi-asset investment platform. Initially launched as RetailFX, eToro has grown into a global wealthtech powerhouse,

Mastercard Breaches SMB Stablecoin Acceptance Barrier
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) operates a global payment network supporting 3 billion branded cards, generating $9.8 trillion in transaction value from 150 million merchants annually. It is

Forge Global Holdings, Inc (NYSE: FRGE)
Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FRGE), operates a unique fintech platform which unlocks liquidity for privately owned businesses. Traditionally shares of privately owned companies are

NDAQ:QQQ
The premier electronic stock exchange, Nasdaq, founded in 1971, is the first electronic stock market known for its technological innovation. It has reshaped securities trading

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA)
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) is one of the largest independent broker-dealers in the United States, serving 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs, 450 independent