During one of my previous exploratory research sessions, I came across an intriguing blog post from this large social media company that observed people were increasingly embracing shopping via chat. That was one of the earliest mentions ofUttam is a growth-oriented investment analyst whose equity research primarily focuses on the technology sector. Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud software are some of the key sectors that are regularly researched and published by him. His research also foc ...

Share Transaction Strengthens Balance Sheet, Reduces Costs, and Accelerates Growth Path TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XTM Inc. ("XTM†or the "Company†) (QB: XTMIF / CSE: PAID / FSE: 7XT), a fintech innovator in automated tip pooling, instant payouts, and Earned Wage Access ("EWA†) through its AnyDayâ"¢ platform, today announced the successful closing of its previously announced asset sale to Pateno Payments Inc. ("Pateno†), a subsidiary of Digital Commerce Group, for total consideration of USD $3,000,000. ...

Yunfeng Financial Group, a fintech company backed by Alibaba Group Holding founder Jack Ma, has hired a former senior executive at Ant Group, which signalled a sharpened commitment to Web3 businesses. Geoff Jiang Guofei - former president at Ant Digital Technology Business Group, responsible for leading the fintech giant's blockchain project - now serves as the "chairman of the Web3 Development Committee" at Hong Kong-listed Yunfeng, according to a fact sheet for investors published on the firm's website. ...

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BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), the flexible payment solutions provider, has unveiled updates that broaden its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) offerings across retail, home services, and wellness sectors.Announced this month, these developments seemingly underscore Affirm’s commitment to transparent, consumer-friendly financing amid a growing demand for flexible payments.By integrating with major platforms and enhancing mobile capabilities, Affirm is positioning itself to capture more of the ...

Google and PayPal have entered a multi-year strategic partnership to bring new AI shopping and payment experiences to their users, the companies said on Wednesday. ...

Key Takeaways Nu Holdings' Q2 revenues increased 29% to $3.7B, with net income rising 31% to $637M.The company reached 123M customers, with Brazil representing 60% of its adult population.Credit products drove 43% of gross profit, highlighting lending as a core profitability driver.Nu Holdings (NU)  has reached a level of scale in Latin America that many fintechs can dream of. In the second quarter of 2025, the company counted 123 million customers across its footprint, with Brazil alone accounting for 60% ...

Revolut has posted a 46% jump in quarterly revenue as it prepares for a fresh fundraising round that could value the London-based fintech at $75 billion. The company's growth reflects its rapid expansion into new regions and its ambition to become one of the top three financial apps globally. Investor documents reveal that Revolut has ...

Linqto, a San Jose-based fintech startup that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has agreed to a deal to repay customers. Linqto pitched retail investors the chance to buy into coveted firms such as Ripple Labs and Elon Musk’s SpaceX ahead of IPOs. But court filings revealed that Linqto structured the investments through special purpose vehicles (SPVs) owned by the company itself, not by individual customers. That meant users never held the shares they thought they had purchased. Related: Linqto, platform ...

DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPAY Inc. (OTCQB: UPYY) (“UPAY” or the “Company”), a leader in financial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard K. Pellerin as a Director of the Company, effective September 20, 2025. The appointment was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors through a written resolution dated September 10, 2025. Mr. Pellerin has over 25 years of entrepreneurial, governance, and industry leadership experience. He is the Founder and President ...