OnePay Adds Wireless Plans to Everything App; Peter Thiel-backed Brex Plots European Expansion in Push for IPO

Innovation

Mobile App Development Services for Fintech Startups to Scale Rapidly

Fintech startups face a unique paradox: they must move fast enough to capture market opportunities while building applications robust enough to handle financial transactions and regulatory scrutiny. In an industry where user trust is paramount and competition is fierce, mobile app development becomes the make-or-break factor that determines whether a startup achieves unicorn status or becomes another cautionary tale.

AI

AI Advancements Transforming Fintech Security Landscape

In the world of cryptocurrency, there's no doubt that technology is evolving rapidly. Take a look at Coinbase, for instance. They recently mentioned that in just a couple of years, their code will be over 50% AI-generated. This seems to be a direction that many fintech companies are heading towards. However, with this rapid adoption comes a host of security risks that can't be ignored.

Venture Capital

Peter Thiel-backed fintech Brex plots European expansion in push for IPO

The $12bn group seeks expansion in sign of resilience among start-ups launched in a period of ultra-low interest rates

Dallas-based Apex Fintech Solutions lands investment from asset giant State Street

The Wall Street powerhouse is investing in “the future of wealth management.”

Security

Fintech CISO says AI is reshaping cybersecurity skills

Financial services firms are adapting rapidly to the rise of AI in cybersecurity, according to David Ramirez, CISO at Broadridge. He said AI is changing the balance between attackers and defenders while also reshaping the skills security teams require.

Fintech CISO on How AI is Changing Cybersecurity Skillsets

Broadridge CISO David Ramirez discusses how defenders can stay ahead of attackers in the AI arms race

Research

Fintech Apps Are Watching Habits And Shaping Futures

Fintech isn't just automating financial management. Fintech is learning us—our habits, our stressors, our financial moods. These tools are tracking when we're checking our balance, how many times we tap a feature, what time of day we're scrolling our transaction history and how long we hover over the "confirm" button.

Digital Banking

JP Morgan to launch Chase in Germany in 2026

According to a statement by the bank, preparations include a new headquarters in Berlin to open "by the end of 2025", with the service rollout next year to cover "digital retail banking products", starting with savings accounts.

Triple Ripple Partnership Allows Stablecoin in Africa

Ripple announces its USD-backed stablecoin is available to institutions in Africa through partnerships with Chipper Cash, VALR and Yellow Card

Open Banking

Open Banking's Next Phase: AI, Inclusion and Collaboration

Industry leaders discuss how open banking can evolve beyond payments, overcome adoption barriers and deliver financial inclusion through AI & partnerships

Technology

Walmart-backed OnePay adds wireless plans to everything app

OnePay, the fintech firm majority owned by Walmart, is launching its own branded wireless plan as it seeks to become a one-stop shop for its users, CNBC has learned.

OnePay Wireless will be available starting Wednesday in the OnePay app, according to Gigs, the mobile services startup that partnered with the company.