Marcel van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic! BNPL firm Zip is exploring a partnership with Apple, aiming to integrate its installment payment services in the U.S., according to CEO Cynthia Scott. While no current collaboration exists, discussions are ongoing. Zip also plans to partner with major U.S. merchants this quarter. Recently, Zip

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Klarna Bank AB reported a 27% revenue increase in the first half of this year, boosting adjusted profit to 673 million kronor ($66 million) for the June quarter, reversing a 456 million kronor loss from the previous year. The Stockholm-based FinTech, gearing up for a potential $20

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Visa is in advanced talks to acquire Featurespace, a Cambridge-based fraud detection company founded in 2008, with a potential valuation of around £700 million. The company, backed by the late tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, specializes in machine learning software for fraud prevention, serving clients like HSBC and

Hey FinTech Fanatic! FinTech giant Stripe is planning to buy back shares from its employees once again, keeping its potential initial public offering (IPO) in the spotlight. This upcoming employee tender offer will be funded by Stripe's own resources, unlike previous buybacks that relied on external funding, according

Hey FinTech Fanatic! PayPal’s stock surged to a 52-week high after announcing a partnership with Dutch payments firm Adyen, which will offer PayPal’s Fastlane checkout tool to its U.S. enterprise customers. Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev, who maintains an outperform rating for PayPal, praised the deal, noting that

Hey FinTech Fanatic, Starling Bank is moving closer to a potential IPO, as it searches for a group head of investor relations to guide the process. The job listing emphasizes the role's importance in collaborating with senior management and advisors to successfully execute an IPO or other capital