Under martial law, Ukraine limits withdrawals and suspends digital wallets

Under martial law, Ukraine limits withdrawals and suspends digital wallets

The National Bank of Ukraine imposed several temporary restrictions to avoid economic panic and collapse. The PFTS Stock Exchange also suspended trading on Thursday.

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Through acquisitions, SoFi eyes one-stop-shop status

Through acquisitions, SoFi eyes one-stop-shop status

The personal finance giant announced today that it’s acquiring banking-software maker Technisys SA through an all-stock deal worth $1.1B. SoFi’s stock has slid more than 30% since the beginning of the year.

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UK banks to face higher standards for AI-driven loans

UK banks to face higher standards for AI-driven loans

Financial regulators told banks that they must prove that the use of AI in loan applications does not discriminate against minorities. The move follows growing concerns over systeming racism in banking.

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AmEx debuts all-digital checking account

AmEx debuts all-digital checking account

Launched yesterday, the checking account and its debit card offer rewards, round-the-clock support, and purchase protection. It’s the company’s first checking account for consumers.

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Can Monzo succeed in the U.S.?

Can Monzo succeed in the U.S.?

The U.K. digital bank officially launched its full-fledged product in the U.S. on Tuesday. Users can apply online for an account within 10 minutes, the company said.

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T-Mobile offers True Name service for debit cards

T-Mobile offers True Name service for debit cards

With Mastercard as a payments partner, T-Mobile now lets people use their chosen name on the company’s debit cards. The service follows a similar service to let customers have their true names displayed on caller ID.

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Is 2022 the year of the acquisition?

Is 2022 the year of the acquisition?

This week has seen large banks and other corporate giants acquire fintechs at a zealous pace. JPMorgan, UBS, and Walmart all announced major fintech deals.

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In new report, Fed flirts with central bank digital currencies

In new report, Fed flirts with central bank digital currencies

Late last week, the Federal Reserve released a 40-page report on the potential creation of a digital U.S. dollar, inviting explicit policy guidance from the White House and Congress.

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300 community banks to offer bitcoin trading

300 community banks to offer bitcoin trading

Through a partnership with crypto custody firm NYDIG, a group of 300 community banks will let customers trade bitcoin on their mobile banking apps.

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What’s behind JPMorgan’s fintech fight?

What’s behind JPMorgan’s fintech fight?

In its earnings call on Friday, JPMorgan announced that it will spend $1B per month in 2022 to move its operations to the cloud.

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Are delivery apps becoming banks?

Are delivery apps becoming banks?

German food-delivery platform Delivery Hero announced plans to offer buy-now-pay-later services to its customers. The company also said that it may provide financing to vendors through partnerships with banks.

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What’s next for Brex?

What’s next for Brex?

Fintech behemoth Brex raised $300M in a Series D-2 round, earning a valuation of $12.3B. The company also named Karandeep Anand as its CPO.

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Is Anchorage Digital the gateway for a Web3 boom

Is Anchorage Digital the gateway for a Web3 boom

Crypto bank Anchorage secured $350M in Series D funding at a $3B valuation. Led by KKR, the latest round brings large institutions like Goldman Sachs and BlackRock on board for strategic growth.

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Houston-based fintech offers to help Afghan refugees establish financial lives

Houston-based fintech offers to help Afghan refugees establish financial lives

Fair, a neobank that is a subsidiary of Houston-based tech firm Amsys Group, is working with Austin-based nonprofit World Relief to help Afghan refugees set up bank accounts and other financial products after they arrive in the U.S.

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Gen Z-focused financial services capture imagination of incumbents and startups

Gen Z-focused financial services capture imagination of incumbents and startups

Gen Z consumers have garnered considerable recent attention as incumbents and newer platforms launch offerings to cater to this market

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