Open banking may be a global trend, but implementation is fragmented. The fintech startups doing the legwork to make it a reality in smaller markets could become M&A […]
India’s ICICI Bank exposed thousands of credit cards to ‘wrong’ users
ICICI Bank, one of India’s top private banks, exposed the sensitive data of thousands of new credit cards to customers who were not their intended recipients. The Mumbai-based […]
India’s central bank cracks down on Kotak Mahindra Bank over IT, risk management lapses
India’s central bank on Wednesday ordered Kotak Mahindra Bank to immediately cease onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels, and to stop issuing fresh credit […]
Fintech Fundid was shut down over interest rates and a strained cap table
Winding down a startup can be bittersweet for founders. In the case of Fundid, rising interest rates killed the business finance startup. But VCs and partners hurt it, […]
Bump raises $3 million seed to help creators manage finances
James Jones’ father was an engineer. He was also a musician and a preacher, performing at churches along the East Coast. Jones, an entertainment lawyer, noticed his father […]
‘Send now, pay later’ startup Pomelo lands $35M Series A from secretive Vy Capital, Founders Fund
Pomelo, a startup that combines international money transfer with credit, has raised $35 million in a Series A round led by Dubai venture firm Vy Capital, TechCrunch has […]
Fintech startup Ramp sees 32% bump in valuation, Mercury expands into consumer banking
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at Ramp’s big raise and valuation jump, Mercury’s move into personal banking, Klarna’s new credit card, global funding rounds and more! […]
This camera trades pictures for AI poetry
Have you ever stood in front of a redwood and wondered, “Wouldn’t it be great if this was poetry instead of a tree?” Neither did Joyce Kilmer. Kelin […]
Fighting financial discrimination of sex workers will help us all
Sex workers and trafficking survivors face financial discrimination from banks, financial apps, and others.