The Ultimate Guide to Fintech
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fintech.
What to know about Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, represents a dynamic sector where innovation meets finance to revolutionize how individuals and businesses manage money. This tag aggregates stories that cover the broad spectrum of fintech developments ranging from payment solutions and banking technology to AI-driven financial services and cybersecurity.
Readers exploring this tag will find insights on groundbreaking startups expanding across regions, significant funding rounds propelling growth, the rise of embedded finance, and the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in financial services. The stories also spotlight the evolving influence of women leaders and inclusivity efforts within the fintech landscape.
Whether it's about the latest in digital payments, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech firms, advances in AI for financial operations, or regional fintech ecosystems gaining momentum, this collection offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the current and future impact of technology on finance.
American Fintech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
FIS & Anthropic launch AI agent for bank crime probes
FIS and Anthropic team up on Financial Crimes AI Agent for banks, aiming to cut anti-money laundering checks from hours to minutes.
InstaSwitch raises USD $4.7 million for banking switch tool
InstaSwitch launches business banking activation software and secures USD $4.7 million as banks chase more primary deposits.
Penn State expands Flywire role for tuition payments
Penn State widens Flywire partnership to manage domestic and international tuition, billing and refunds for more than 100,000 students.
Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot to thousands of CPA firms
Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot to thousands of CPA firms, claiming faster complex returns and up to 98% time savings amid a severe accountant shortage.
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
OnePay partners with Tempo to test stablecoin payouts and instant account funding, and plans to join the network's validator set.
Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors
Astor secures USD $5 million in seed funding as the AI adviser broadens access to portfolio guidance for everyday investors.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Agentic era and the UI transition
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Rimini Street: SaaS-pocalypse spells opportunity to escape AI lock-in
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Data quality powers KYB: Mitigating risk and fighting fraud in real-time
How accurate address data powers identity verification
The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention
When identity becomes the payment rail
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Recent Fintech News
Alkami launches digital sales platform for US banks
Alkami ties account opening, digital banking and marketing into one platform as regional banks and credit unions seek simpler vendor stacks.
Monk raises USD $25 million to tackle invoice delays
Monk lands USD $25 million to expand software that spots invoice errors, portal rejections and missed contacts before finance teams chase payment.
LendingClub to rebrand as Happen Bank in summer 2026
LendingClub will rebrand its bank as Happen Bank in summer 2026, as Chief Executive Officer Scott Sanborn says the new name better fits its wider banking push.
Zelle & Truist test bill payments in network pilot
Zelle and Truist begin a controlled test of recurring credit card bill payments, aiming to give consumers clearer confirmation and reduce late-fee uncertainty.
Citi Wealth launches AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients
Citi Wealth rolls out AI-powered assistant for US clients, with Google DeepMind avatar tech set to support advisors on wealth platforms.
Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google
Citi Wealth rolls out AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients, aiming to blend adviser support with Google-powered voice and video features.
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.
Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash
Payward to build US derivatives foothold with Bitnomial acquisition after decade-long licence drive gives it exchange, clearing and brokerage access.
American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
American Express acquires Hyper to bolster AI-powered expense tools for business customers as it expands commercial services automation.
Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform
Q2 brings generative AI coding to its digital banking platform, aiming to help banks and credit unions build integrations faster with tighter governance.
Slash raises USD $100 million at USD $1.4 billion valuation
Slash lands USD $100 million Series C at USD $1.4 billion valuation as Ribbit backs its rapid expansion into broader business finance.
Alkami launches Engage to boost digital banking adoption
Alkami rolls out Engage platform to help banks and credit unions track customer behaviour, improve onboarding and lift digital banking usage.
Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Alchelyst boosts post-merger build-out with senior hires and a new New York hub to support private markets growth.
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives as chief executive officer Zach Ipour says buyers can earn up to USD $15,000 in token rewards.
SoFi joins first banks to offer FedNow send & receive
SoFi and Galileo expand FedNow access with instant transfers both ways, as Bill Kennedy says the platform could open the same service to partners.
Primitive launches AI agent system for banks & credit unions
Primitive unveils bank-grade AI agent operating system with MX tie-up as banks seek tighter oversight, while Fin Capital and Pelion back launch.
AlphaSense names Samantha Greenberg as Chief Financial Officer
AlphaSense appoints former hedge fund founder Samantha Greenberg as Chief Financial Officer to bolster its capital strategy as the AI firm expands globally.
Pello buys ByAllAccounts as Morningstar stays customer
Pello buys ByAllAccounts from Morningstar in a deal that leaves the data aggregation platform embedded in adviser and investor tools.
Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms
Treasury extends free cyber threat intelligence to eligible US crypto firms after a spate of costly hacks exposed rising operational risks.
Gusto buys Mosey to boost small-business compliance
Gusto acquires Mosey in push to help smaller employers navigate mounting payroll, tax and registration rules across multiple US states.
