Banktech/Fintech

After two successful international expansions, Junqueira aims to bring Nubank's products to U.S. consumers even as the neobank faces strong competition from U.S.-based banks and fintechs.

While banks welcome the "whole-of-government" approach that led the effort, private sector takedowns remain difficult without federal warrants.

A group of European banks have formed Qivalis, which expects to launch its coin in early 2026 as a counter to the U.S. dollar-led market. Plus, Singapore regulators give Ripple permission to expand and other news in the global payments and fintech roundup.

As artificial intelligence boosts productivity gains, there is a danger that additional profits will accrue only to investors, leaving workers in the dust. A "10% for the people" tax could allow everyone to share in AI's benefits.

Companies such as Google, Visa and Mastercard are building a framework that will allow AI agents to shop and make payments. There are signs that consumers are warming to the idea.

The Toronto-based loan fintech received an IFE license from Puerto Rico to launch Propel Bank.

The Troy, Michigan-based lender and servicer faces at least seven lawsuits over a hack in June allegedly perpetrated by a known ransomware gang.

The CEO spoke with American Banker about the company's plans for AI, blockchain, taking its digital wallet global and making PayPal and Venmo work together for the first time.

The global bank created an educational campaign designed to alert customers to the risk of AI-generated scam advertisements on social media.