Affirm’s Max Levchin Just Called the Fintech Bubble
Source: TechCrunch Affirm, the small business lending startup headed by Max Levchin, has raised $320 million to date. Apparently, even...
Payments
Global Payments to Acquire Heartland for $4.3 Billion
In a time of frenetic payments activity, news arrives of consolidation. Global Payments Inc. announced today that it will acquire...
VeriFone to App Up
VeriFone Systems Inc., the payments hardware company, is going whole hog into apps. In the second quarter of next year,...
CEO Out at The Bancorp
John C. Chrystal, The Bancorp's new interim CEO Frank M. Mastrangelo has been abruptly replaced today as chief executive officer...
Credit and Debit Distinctions Blur, Even for Wells Fargo
Will that be credit or debit? Or rather, what's the difference? Beyond the obvious -- debit cards pull money from...
Walmart Pay: Why Now?
Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, is launching its own mobile payment service. It was announced late last night that Walmart Pay...
10 Most Innovative CEOs in Banking 2015
2015 has been a busy year in fintech. New mobile payments methods appeared on our phones; investing became easier and...
Adyen Might Be to Blame for Stripe Pricing Cuts in Europe
Stripe has significantly lowered its pricing in Europe, and Adyen could be to blame, not just new Europe Union regulations. Stripe disclosed yesterday...
10 Greatest iPhone Fintech Apps of All Time
Which are the greatest iPhone apps of all time? Even asking the question seems daunting. But that's exactly the question...
Wells Fargo Reminds Customers About Beacons in Time for Holiday Shopping
One of the nation's biggest banks is taking on PayPal in the shopping space. Wells Fargo Wholesale (@WellsFargoB2B) tweeted today about its...
