US Fintech Cross River Bank To Power Revolut’s Consumer Loans
Revolut, the open banking fintech, digital payments, and banking wallet, is ramping up its ambitions in the United States with a collaboration that claims to
April 22, 2022
Fintech Wheat – Fintech Chaff
In a cycle of high-volatility, like the one we’re currently experiencing in the public markets, the concept of market risk, or the business risk that
April 10, 2022
EBANX’ Yanked IPO – Investment Banking Done Right
In what amounts to yet another indication of souring market sentiment, on Friday, February 4, Brazil-based payments unicorn EBANX yanked its IPO plans, initially scheduled
February 12, 2022
Fintech-focused Ribbit Capital raises $1.15B in seventh fund, according to SEC filing
Ribbit Capital, a venture capital firm primarily known for fintech investments, recently raised $1.15 in new capital as it sets to close its seventh fund,
January 10, 2022
Equifax Capitalizes on Regulatory Threat
Starting next year, Equifax (NYSE: EFX) will begin factoring Buy-Now-Pay-Later (‘BNPL’) consumer data into its credit reports, becoming the first major credit reporting agency to
December 24, 2021
Hey BNPL, Meet the CFPB
On Wednesday, the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs issued a press release announcing its desire to have the Consumer Financial
December 18, 2021
Credit War – Christmas Crucible 2021
Despite a recent uptick in COVID-induced lock-downs – Australia, Germany, and now South Africa with the Omicron variant – the U.S. continues to trend towards
November 27, 2021
Affirm Kisses the Godfather’s (Amazon’s) Ring
Affirm Kisses the Godfather’s (Amazon’s) Ring Fintech media darling Affirm released Q1 2022 earnings November 10, much to the delight of its shareholders. Year over
November 20, 2021
Affirm stock surges after company ‘expands’ Amazon relationship, delivers upbeat earnings
Affirm, one of the first buy-now pay-later providers to achieve mass-market adoption in North America, announced earnings on Wednesday, soaring 27% in after hours trading.
November 15, 2021