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X to Launch Trading, Credit Cards, and X Money in Super App Push

1 week ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatics!X CEO Linda Yaccarino says users will soon be able to invest, trade, and manage their financial lives directly on the platform, marking the boldest step yet in Elon Musk’s plan to build an “everything app” modeled after China’s WeChat. “Whether I can pay you for pizza or make an investment, that’s the future,” Yaccarino told the Financial Times. X Money, a digital wallet with Visa as its launch partner, will roll out in the U.S. later this year.
Klarna Enters U.S. Telecom, Revives Super App Ambitions

1 week ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech fanatic!Another FinTech has entered the telecom space. This time, it’s Klarna. The Sweden-based company is partnering with Gigs, a Google-backed telecom infrastructure startup, to launch mobile phone plans in the U.S. (not Europe, at least not yet). This move adds Klarna to the growing list of FinTechs expanding into telecom.
Coinbase Eyes SEC Green Light for Tokenized Stock Trading on Blockchain

1 week ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!Coinbase is actively seeking approval from the U.S. SEC to offer tokenized equities, which would allow users to trade blockchain-based versions of stocks, placing it in direct competition with Robinhood and Charles Schwab. “It’s a huge priority,” said Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer. Tokenized equities would let investors hold digital tokens representing traditional shares, enabling 24/7 trading, lower fees, and faster settlement.
Aspora Closes Three Rounds in 9 Months, As it Reaches $93M in Total Funding

1 week ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!The Y Combinator-backed payments startup Aspora, founded by Parth Garg, has raised $93 million, bringing its valuation to $500 million.
Coinbase Debuts Credit Card, Teams with Shopify, and Unveils Business Tools

1 week ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!The Fintech spotlight turned to Coinbase, which just unveiled a trio of moves that signal a deepening presence across consumer finance, retail, and business operations. Let's dive into it 👇First, Coinbase is entering the credit card space in the U.S. through a partnership with American Express. The Coinbase One Card, issued by First Electronic Bank and powered by Cardless, will reward users with up to 4% back in Bitcoin. It’s exclusively available to Coinbase One members.
Klarna Unveils AI CEO Hotline, Marqeta-Powered Card, and Loyalty Boost

2 weeks ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!So, Klarna just dropped quite a few updates, all at once. The most surprising? The FinTech company launched a voice-powered AI version of its CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, to handle customer service interactions. Yup, you read it right. Klarna provided two phone numbers (one Swedish, one US), and anyone can call to speak with the AI version of their CEO & Founder. The AI lets users leave feedback, suggest improvements, or ask questions.
Stripe Acquires Privy to Power Seamless Crypto Wallet Integration

2 weeks ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!Stripe is doubling down on crypto. The payments giant has agreed to acquire Privy, a wallet infrastructure startup that helps platforms like OpenSea, Blackbird, and Toku embed crypto wallets directly into user experiences, thereby eliminating friction and boosting conversions. “Developers had to send users off-platform to get started... that friction fundamentally constrained what could be built,” said Henri Stern, Privy’s CEO and co-founder.
Revolut in Talks With Bank of Israel for 'Lean Bank' License

2 weeks ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!Revolut is making headlines again, this time for its discussions with the Bank of Israel to secure a "lean bank" license. The British FinTech first entered the Israeli market less than a year ago, obtaining a unique identification code that allowed it to operate within the country’s regulated payment system. Now, Revolut is looking to expand its reach.
Walmart Rebuilds Card Program With Synchrony, OnePay

2 weeks ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!After ending its credit card partnership with Capital One, Walmart is moving forward with a new program supported by its in-house FinTech firm, OnePay. Capital One had served as the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s credit cards since 2018, but the relationship was cut short when Walmart filed a lawsuit in 2023 to exit the agreement early. At the time, Capital One alleged the move was intended to transition transactions to OnePay.
Visa Starts New Brazil Venture to Enter Pix Market

2 weeks ago | connectingthedotsinfin.tech | Marcel Van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic!Are you in Berlin this week? On Wednesday, we’ve got another FinTech Running Club meetup in the city. Our local host Robin Binder, recently featured in Manager Magazin, has been a big part of growing our FinTech community in Berlin! Let’s shut the laptops, lace up, and talk FinTech after getting some fresh air.