In early 2022, the fintech startup Bloom — not to be confused with the Gen Z-focused investing app, or the heavily capitalized revenue financing platform — was accepted […]
A look at LoanSnap’s troubles and which neobanks are having a moment
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at LoanSnap’s woes, Nubank’s and Monzo’s positive milestones, a plethora of fintech fundraises and more! To get a roundup of […]
After raising $100M, AI fintech LoanSnap is being sued, fined, evicted
AI mortgage startup LoanSnap is facing an avalanche of lawsuits from creditors and has been evicted from its headquarters in Southern California, leaving employees worried about the company’s […]
UK neobank Monzo reports first full (pre-tax) profit, prepares for EU expansion with Dublin hub
Monzo has announced its 2024 financial results, revealing its first full-year pre-tax profit. The company also confirmed that it’s in the early stages of expanding into the broader […]
Temasek and Fidelity value Lenskart at $5 billion in $200 million stake purchase
Temasek and Fidelity have purchased shares worth $200 million in Indian eyewear startup Lenskart, financial advisor Avendus said in a statement Monday. The transaction valued Lenskart, which leads […]
Iceland’s startup scene is all about making the most of the country’s resources
With fewer than 400,000 inhabitants, Iceland receives more than its fair share of tourists — and of venture capital. Both are good reasons to pay attention to what’s […]
Fisker collapsed under the weight of its founder’s promises
Welcome back to TechCrunch’s Week in Review — TechCrunch’s newsletter recapping the week’s biggest news. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. Over the past […]
President Biden vetoes crypto custody bill
President Joe Biden has vetoed H.J.Res. 109, a congressional resolution that would have overturned the Securities and Exchange Commission’s current approach to banks and crypto. Specifically, the resolution […]
Startups Weekly: Musk raises $6B for AI and the fintech dominoes are falling
Welcome to Startups Weekly — Haje‘s weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every […]
In case you missed it: Bank info-stealing malware found in 90+ Android apps with 5.5M installs
A cybersecurity report has discovered over 90 trojan apps that slipped past security checks on the Google Play store. Here’s how the malware tried to fool Android users.