Okra’s Collapse Signals Warning for Africa’s Crypto and Fintech Ambitions – FinTech Weekly
The shutdown of Nigeria-based Okra marks a major moment for Africa’s fintech and crypto future, raising concerns about sustainability, infrastructure,…
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EU AI Act Faces Backlash from Startup Leaders Demanding Implementation Pause – FinTech Weekly
Dozens of Europe’s top startups and VCs urge the EU to pause AI Act implementation, warning it risks crushing innovation.…
Noah Raises $22M to Rethink Global Payments – FinTech Weekly
Fintech startup Noah secures $22M to simplify cross-border payments using stablecoin infrastructure and onboard key payments veterans. Discover…
Coinbase Hires More People in Charlotte: Is This the Beginning of a Fintech Migration? – FinTech Weekly
When a big company, especially in the fintech industry, makes strategic moves by keeping an eye on a certain location,…
Healthtech Startup Quello Quadruples Reach with Stellar’s AI and Automation Solutions
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quello, a digital health company delivering allergy care by mail, today announced its expansion into five new U.S. states—bringing…
Healthtech Startup Quello Quadruples Reach with Stellar’s AI and Automation Solutions
AI-powered workflows fuel hypergrowth for direct-to-consumer allergy treatment provider INDIANAPOLIS, May 20, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quello, a digital health company delivering allergy…
Flexbase Acquires Maza Financial for $40M, Expands Consumer Arm – FinTech Weekly
Flexbase Technologies acquires fintech startup Maza Financial for $40 million, rebranding it as Flex Consumer to expand its solopreneur offerings.…
Bank Charters Under the Trump Administration: A More Welcoming Path for Fintech? – FinTech Weekly
How Trump-era regulatory shifts shaped fintech’s approach to national and state bank charters—and what that means for the future of…
Fintech Infrastructure Startup Solid Files for Bankruptcy After Raising $81 Million – FinTech Weekly
Despite raising $81 million, fintech platform Solid has filed for bankruptcy. The collapse underscores key lessons about scalability, execution, and…
Fintech Founder Charlie Javice Convicted of $175M Fraud Against JPMorgan – FinTech Weekly
Charlie Javice, founder of fintech startup Frank, found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by fabricating user…
UCL-supported startup wins Government funding to scale-up AI solutions in education
Graffinity, an innovative EdTech start-up supported by the UCL Centre for Digital Innovation Acceleration Programme, has won a share of…
Financial Education and Literacy: Fintech Startups Empowering Consumers with Knowledge – FinTech Weekly
In today’s ever-expanding digital landscape, the importance of financial literacy has reached unprecedented levels. Proficiency in managing personal finances has…