MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has quietly built one of the most powerful e-commerce and fintech ecosystems in Latin America. The company has also grown its top line at over 35% per year for the past five years. Despite the strong top-line momentum, the stock has been range-bound without any major breakout since 2025. Investors remain concerned about the company's margin volatility, rising credit provisions, and heavy logistics investments. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just release ...

Financial technology firm Revolut has outlined a A$400m ($282m) investment strategy aimed at expanding its presence in Australia over the next five years. The move was announced by its Australia chief compliance officer Scott Jamieson, who joined the fintech in 2020, in a LinkedIn post. The announcement comes as the company’s Australian customer base has exceeded one million, after six years of operation in the country. Since entering the Australian market in 2020 with a small team, Revolut has increas ...

When asked what they see as the most innovative industries, investors probably won't pick financial services. But SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is changing that narrative. Its monster growth proves how well it's resonating with customers. The fintech stock is making an aggressive push into the cryptocurrency market. If history repeats, shareholders may enjoy supercharged returns. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, wh ...

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Core Insights - The integration of stablecoins into existing banking systems can streamline treasury workflows, manage user balances, and facilitate international expansion with reduced costs and friction [1][3][4] Group 1: Demand for Stablecoins - There is a growing demand for infrastructure that allows enterprises to issue and manage stablecoins without developing internal banking capabilities [1][3] - Stablecoins are becoming a critical component for enterprises as they navigate compliance, custody, accounting, and scalability challenges [1][3][4] Group 2: Operational Efficiency - Enterprises are seeking stablecoins that provide control over transactions, including how they are classified, taxed, and reconciled across legacy systems [6][7] - The need for always-on, highly secure custody systems that integrate seamlessly into application workflows is essential for enterprises [7][9] Group 3: Market Trends and Use Cases - The evolution of custody and key management has been significant, with major tech companies developing infrastructure to support secure key management at scale [9][10] - Enterprises are increasingly knowledgeable about stablecoins, with detailed planning sessions focused on regulatory and operational realities [10][11] Group 4: Internal vs. External Use Cases - The first archetype involves large multinationals managing complex treasury operations, where stablecoins can enhance settlement speed and reduce manual processes [12] - The second archetype consists of enterprises aiming to serve as financial hubs for users, allowing them to hold balances on-platform and facilitate global money movement at minimal cost [13] Group 5: Future of Stablecoins in Commerce - As more enterprises adopt stablecoins, interoperability will emerge as a key challenge, with companies like Bastion working on shared banking rails and liquidity bridges [14][15] - The outcome will not be a single global currency but a layer of enterprise-issued money that offers programmability and compliance benefits [15]

Core Insights - The rise of rent now, pay later services indicates the increasing unmanageability of housing costs for many Americans [4][9] - Affirm has launched a pilot program allowing renters to split their payments into two installments, partnering with Esusu for credit score reporting [2][5] - Monthly service fees and potential finance charges can make these services more expensive than traditional payment methods [6][9] Company-Specific Insights - Affirm's new service does not charge interest but involves monthly fees, accessible only through Esusu's Plus and Premium services [3][5] - Other companies like Zip and Livble offer similar services, with Zip advertising an annual interest rate of 31.11% and Livble charging monthly finance charges of $30 to $40 [6][7] - Flex provides a rent-splitting option that may require landlord participation, with a monthly fee of $14.99 and additional charges [7] Industry Trends - The growth of rent now, pay later services reflects broader economic challenges, as turning rent into installment debt can increase household debt and reduce overall consumer spending [4] - Many of these services are reported to be more costly than using credit cards for rent payments, highlighting the financial strain on renters [6][9]

The fintech didn't meet the high expectations of Mr. Market.Next-generation fintech Pagaya Technologies (PGY 23.87%) wasn't exactly looking like the stock of the future on Monday. It posted quarterly results that displeased the market, leading to a share price slide of almost 24%. Good, but not good enoughReporting both its fourth-quarter and annual results, Pagaya divulged that it earned $335 million in total revenue and other income for the quarter. This was 20% higher year over year. However, the company ...

YouTube's top creator, MrBeast, is making a leap into fintech by buying a consumer banking app geared toward teens. His company, Beast Industries, is acquiring Step, according to a joint announcement sent Monday.Step, which describes itself as an "all-in-one" money app, is a digital banking platform designed to help young people get their financial start. The company offers a mix of services, including savings accounts, a credit-building Visa card that functions similarly to a debit card, and a cash-advanc ...

San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 9, 2026) - National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors in Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) of the upcoming February 20, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline in a pending securities class action. The firm is actively investigating the lawsuit's claims of alleged misstatements in Klarna's September 2025 Initial Public Offering (IPO) documents.CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR KLARNA LOSSESInvestors who purchased Klarna (KLAR) shares pursuant t ...

This week's calendar brings a high-volume slate of earnings reports from the technology, consumer discretionary, and energy sectors, that will provide a look at current market momentum and act as barometers for investor sentiment. RIVN stock is moving ahead of earnings. See the chart and price action here. Here's a look at the earnings schedule for the week ahead: Monday, Feb. 9Before Market Open: Work management SaaS provider Monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:MNDY) and fintech company Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDA ...