Dynamics Unveils the Wallet Card, First ‘Connected Card’ at CES
EXCLUSIVE—Card company Dynamics Inc. revealed its Wallet Card, described by the company as the “world’s first” connected payment card, at...
Visa Drops Crypto Wallet WaveCrest From its Network
Card provider Visa has dropped WaveCrest, a company that issued cryptocurrency-linked debit cards, from its network. WaveCrest, which granted physical...
Want to Improve Consumer Credit? Keep the Focus on FICO, Elevate Says
EXCLUSIVE— Alternatives to the traditional FICO credit score have become a popular theme for emerging fintechs, but will it actually...
Funding Circle Partners with Community Bank INTRUST for Loans
Small business lending platform Funding Circle will be working with a traditional lender to fund loans on its platform. The...
Wealthfront Raises $75M for its Millennial-Facing Investment Platform
Automated investing platform Wealthfront has just closed a $75 million round of funding, which will be used to build out...
More Financial Professionals Are Looking to Fintech Providers for Commercial Innovation
While fintech has made headway in consumer banking, commercial applications have remained a little behind the curve. However, more professionals...
Congress Should Act on Fintech Regulations Before It’s ‘Too Late’
Congress should seriously consider how fintech is impacting financial services, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said during an interview yesterday with American...
Australia’s Bankwest Opens Waiting List for ‘Halo’ Payment Ring [VIDEO]
Australian bank Bankwest has opened a waitlist for its “Halo” payment ring, the first commercial wearable device launched by the...
‘No Guarantee’ Payments Provider Euronet Will Pounce on MoneyGram, Company Says
EXCLUSIVE— Ant Financial’s proposed merger with American company MoneyGram is officially dead: and, as of now, the money transfer service...
China Cracks Down on Bitcoin Mining as Country’s Top Crypto Exchange Moves to Japan
The central bank of China is tightening its grip on bitcoin mining in the state, telling local governments that it...
