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Walmart and Sam's Club Gas Pumps Get Tap-to-Pay Upgrade
Walmart and Sam's Club are adding tap-to-pay contactless payment technology to gas station pumps nationwide within days.
Robinhood Stock Jumps 13% in Best Day Since February
Robinhood shares jumped 13% Friday, its best gain since February, as fintech AI competition and funding deals reshape the sector.
Fintech Maps Its Ecosystem as AI and Funding Reshape Sector
Fintech firms adopt ecosystem mapping frameworks as AI, ETF fee wars, gamification and global funding reshape the sector.
Fintech Ecosystem Mapping Tools Reshape US Market Strategy
US fintech firms are adopting ecosystem mapping and network effects tools amid AI investment, ETF competition, and PayPal merger talks.
Navi Raises $100M From Prosus at $1.3B Valuation
Sachin Bansal's Navi raised $100M from Prosus at a $1.3B valuation, its first institutional funding after eight years.
Missed Credit Card Payments Signal Wider Consumer Debt Strain
Missing three credit card payments risks major credit damage, as delinquencies rise across cards, autos and mortgages nationwide.
Fintech AI Shifts Focus Beyond Models to Trust, Cost, ROI
Fintech leaders shift AI focus from model power to governance, cost, and reliability as funding and CX trends evolve in 2026.
CLARITY Act Delay Fuels BNB Price Prediction Debate
CLARITY Act delays and an SEC August 2026 rulemaking vote leave crypto regulation unresolved as BNB price forecasts circulate.
Home and Car Payment Delinquencies Hit 10-Year High
New York Fed data show home and car loan delinquencies among Americans have hit their highest level in about a decade.
US Consumers Fall Further Behind on Loan, Card Payments
Fed data shows Americans falling behind on home and auto loan payments at the highest rate in a decade, signaling deepening financial strain.
CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Crypto Rules Hang Fire
The CLARITY Act's Senate cloture vote is stalled by amendment disputes, leaving U.S. crypto regulation uncertain despite parallel SEC rulemaking.
Fintech CX, Funding and Regulation Trends Defining 2026
Fintech in 2026 sees strong funding, big tech entry, and a US bank license rejection amid customer experience pressures.
Fintech Modernization Hits $66.8B Market in the US in 2026
US fintech modernization is reshaping banking and payments, with the market projected to hit $135.42B by 2031 amid strong but selective VC funding.
Crypto Regulation in 2026: CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate
The CLARITY Act stalls in the Senate as EU firms adapt to MiCA, leaving U.S. crypto regulation uncertain heading into 2026.
Payments in 2025: Gateways, Security Risks and Rising Costs
A roundup of 2025 payment news: top gateways like Stripe and PayPal, a BTCPay security flaw, tax relief, car costs, and missed stadium payments.
BTCPay Server Warns of Critical Flaw Under Active Attack
BTCPay Server warns users of a critical, actively exploited flaw, urging immediate updates and credential resets to protect bitcoin payments.
True Balance Raises $10M Debt to Grow India Fintech
True Balance secured $10 million in debt funding to expand digital financial services and lending products across India in 2026.
US Crypto Regulation Faces 2026 Overhaul and Setbacks
US crypto regulation faces both a 2026 overhaul push and near-term Senate gridlock, as global gaps fuel crime concerns.
Fintech Ecosystem Mapping Reveals Growth, AI Risk in 2026
Fintech funding hits new highs in 2026 as regulators scrutinize AI platforms like QuantifyMe over transparency and trust.