Circle gets OCC’s full trust bank charter nod

The company’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, said the development “marks a defining step in bringing blockchain technology and digital assets into the core of the U.S. financial system.”

By Dan Ennis • July 10, 2026

Axos to buy Arc Technologies

The deal marks Axos’ fourth purchase announcement in a year.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • July 8, 2026

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Artificial intelligence

Banks must decide whether to forge AI tools in-house or partner with outside firms. AI’s importance can’t be understated, but legacy tech may also constrain the budget for banks looking to innovate.

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Fiserv president exits

As Stripe alum Dhivya Suryadevara announced her resignation Tuesday, Fiserv elevated two executives.

By Lynne Marek • July 8, 2026

Sony receives OCC’s conditional approval for trust charter

The Japanese conglomerate aims to launch Connectia Trust, which will issue and manage stablecoins, in 2027. Banking trade groups and consumer advocates voiced their objection months ago.

By Dan Ennis • July 8, 2026

Klarna applies for ILC charter

CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski called a U.S. banking license a "natural next step, giving customers tools to borrow responsibly and build financial confidence."

By Lynne Marek • July 7, 2026

Nuvei names new C-suite executives

The Canadian company that just bought New York-based Payoneer remade its C-suite, and is doubling down on agentic commerce.

By Lynne Marek • July 6, 2026

Ex-Bolt executive lands new post

The checkout company’s former CEO has become president of the Australian merchant services firm Hello Clever.

By Lynne Marek • July 6, 2026

Adyen names interim CFO as part of leadership update

The Dutch payments processor is tapping insider Hwa Tsao as interim finance chief and will continue a global search for a permanent CFO, Adyen said last week.

By Grace Noto • July 6, 2026

Ramp elevates CTO to co-CEO

“If you know us, this won’t feel like a change,” wrote Eric Glyman of fellow co-founder Karim Atiyeh’s move to the top of the fintech.

By Dan Ennis • July 1, 2026

Klarna wins $2B Google antitrust case

A Swedish court ruled Wednesday that the tech giant had violated antitrust laws in price comparison, harming a Klarna-owned European competitor.

By Justin Bachman • July 1, 2026

Banks, card networks, fintechs partner on ‘low-cost’ stablecoin

More than 140 businesses, including BNY, Visa and Coinbase, lent their backing to a digital asset launched Tuesday by Open Standard, a consortium led by Bridge CEO Zach Abrams.

By Dan Ennis • July 1, 2026

Morgan Stanley gets OCC’s conditional approval for trust charter

The digital-asset trust must maintain at least $50 million in tier 1 capital and obtain the regulator’s nonobjection for any changes to the business or directors.

By Dan Ennis • June 29, 2026

Lawmakers spar over payment rails

House members on Wednesday debated the Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency Act, which would expand Federal Reserve services access.

By Lynne Marek • June 25, 2026

Dive Deposits: Fiserv’s CEO switch cements JPMorgan alum’s next chapter

The payments processor turned to Takis Georgakopoulos when Mike Lyons left for Truist. If the new CEO’s name sounds familiar, that may be because of a dust-up with Greek fintech Viva Wallet.

By Dan Ennis • June 24, 2026

Ex-NY governor to lead blockchain venture between OKX, NYSE owner

A venture between crypto firm OKX and Intercontinental Exchange aims to focus on building infrastructure for tokenized financial products.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 23, 2026

Fintech partner to rebrand to Quill Bank

Utah-based Capital Community Bank is set to launch a revamped website June 30, with a mission to lend credibility and “banking backbone” to fintech partners.

By Dan Ennis • June 23, 2026

JPMorgan, BofA, others challenge the BNPL space

Buy now, pay later players, including Klarna and Affirm, are facing more competition as financial institutions begin offering installment payment options.

By Justin Bachman • June 18, 2026

Barclays to buy kid-focused financial literacy app GoHenry

Acorns, which bought GoHenry in 2023, will hold onto the platform’s U.S. business.

By Dan Ennis • June 17, 2026

Robinhood cuts nearly 300 employees

While other fintechs credited AI in staff reductions, Robinhood cited a need to remain a “lean, hyper-focused team where every single individual is empowered to make a massive impact.”

By Dan Ennis • June 16, 2026

Nubank notifies customers of its liquidation in error

Brazil’s central bank is not liquidating the digital lender. But dozens of customers Friday received a message telling them this was the case.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 15, 2026

Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75B

The Canadian payments processor will acquire the New York City-based company to create a bigger cross-border payments player.

By Lynne Marek • June 15, 2026

Adyen to buy Orb for $335M

The Dutch payments processor is swallowing the San Francisco startup as both adapt their businesses to the age of artificial intelligence.

By Lynne Marek • June 12, 2026

Pagaya sues Klarna over alleged trade secret misappropriation

The BNPL firm’s objective was to “absorb Pagaya’s trade secrets, use them to build its own competing capabilities, and cut Pagaya out,” the underwriting fintech alleged.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 10, 2026

Figure to buy AI-powered real estate lending platform Kiavi

Investment firm Sixth Street will also join a venture that’s set to buy loans off Kiavi’s balance sheet as part of the $717 million deal.

By Dan Ennis • June 10, 2026

Klarna dives deeper into banking

The buy now, pay later provider is debuting a high-yield savings account to lure more people away from banks and into its ecosystem.

By Justin Bachman • June 9, 2026