Threat group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack, which reportedly targeted third-party platforms rather than Betterment's own systems.

American Banker's 2026 Predictions report finds that nonbank entities and check fraud are major threats to local banks in the coming months.

The crypto and payment fintechs both debuted on the stock market in late January with strong openings, then traded down ahead of a four-day partial government shutdown.

Prosecutors claim the Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree maintained two sets of books to hide Kalder's actual revenue of just $60,000.

Some traditional bankers are unsettled by the wave of crypto and fintech banks getting bank charters. This Nashville bank CEO sees opportunity.

It won't be long before bank customers can ask an AI agent to optimize their returns on idle cash. When it happens, banks' net interest income is going to come under direct threat.

The digital bank added two new board members and raised $123.9 million as it continues to manage regulatory costs amid its push for profitability.

The Brazil-based fintech got conditional approval from the OCC to bring its digital banking services to U.S. customers.

The fintech, founded by an ex-Coinbase executive, seeks to offer stablecoin-powered global money movement services to businesses.

Shares of the California lender surged 25% on news of the leadership change and preliminary fourth-quarter earnings.

The McLean, Virginia-based bank plans to close the deal in mid-2026, about a year after it sealed its landmark purchase of Discover Financial Services.

The fintech investment firm Portage is now managing a $280 million portfolio acquired from the venture arm of Mets owner Steven Cohen's firm Point72.

The crypto lender issued over 5,000 loans to residents without a license and failed to assess repayment ability, the DFPI said.

Customers reported failed subscription payments and support issues, though a backup system kept some basic functionality online.

Coastal Financial in Washington State has acquired GreenFi, one of its fintech partners. The move is designed to buy time in order to figure out the best long-term strategy for the struggling neobank.

Jelena McWilliams, former chair of the FDIC, is joining data sharing fintech Plaid as its new president of corporate and external affairs.

The Netherlands-based digital bank Bunq filed its second U.S. charter application this week after successfully receiving a broker-deal license late last year.

Investors in alternative assets like private equity, private capital and venture capital often lock their money in for years, but Pluto's founders say its marketplace matches these wealthy investors who need cash with banks and investment firms willing to lend against those illiquid assets. 

The bank is investing in Ubyx to help traditional financial institutions settle stablecoin payments and compete with nonbank fintechs.

PicPay is making a second attempt at entering the U.S. market as a profitable digital bank and a competitor to fellow Brazilian fintech Nubank.