A federal judge in Wyoming said the scope of the lawsuit could change but that he expects it to proceed. It would be the first master account challenge to go to trial.

Citi unit backs fintech rewards, Mastercard's multinational score and more in banking news this week.

The consumer lending fintech held about one-third of its loan originations on its balance sheet and fortified its deposit base this quarter.

Masons Financial will make it easier for lodges to collect dues and for members to pool money for charity.

Nickels, which works with the credit union service organization Reseda Group, is using its $4 million seed funding to give financial institutions more visibility into consumers' debts.

The Cincinnati bank reported strong growth from Dividend Finance, which offers renewable energy loans, and Provide, which lends money to health care professionals. The two units were bright spots as the company's net income dropped by 7.2%.

Nubank partnered with the blockchain developer Polygon to develop Nucoin and an affiliated customer rewards program.

Sixteen bank members of the Alloy Labs Alliance have come up with a set of rules for banking as a service, and who is responsible for what.

Since 1982, the Small Business Administration's 7(a) program has been restricted almost entirely to banks and credit unions. A proposed rule would open it to fintech lenders.

Stephanie Ferris will take the helm from current CEO Gary Norcross on Jan. 1, as he transitions to executive chairman of the board.