Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) continues to blur the lines between investing apps and full-scale banking platforms. The company has rolled out several features recently, including its premium Gold Card and expanded banking options that promise attractive returns on everyday cash holdings. These moves signal a bold strategy to transform casual investors into loyal, everyday banking customers.Central to the latest offerings is the Robinhood Gold Card, a no-annual-fee credit card available exclusively to sub ...

X Financial Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation SHENZHEN, China, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- X Financial (NYSE: XYF), a leading Chinese fintech platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Report on Form 6-K for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which has been fu ...

Key Takeaways XYZ posted Q4 2025 revenue growth of 3.6% and gross profit growth of 24.3%, led by Cash App and Square.XYZ benefits from Cash App's expansion into banking, commerce and bitcoin services.INTU reported 17% revenue growth, with QuickBooks Online up 24% and payments volume rising 29%.Block (XYZ) and Intuit Inc. (INTU) operate in the fintech space, offering digital financial tools for consumers and businesses. Block specializes in payments and financial services, while Intuit focuses on tax and acc ...

Direxion Launches 2X ETFs for ADBU, PYPU, TXN, & UNH The first quarter of 2026 continues to be defined by volatility. That said, it's an ideal environment for Direxion to announce the expansion of its single-stock ETF lineup. The firm debuted four new ETFs providing 2X daily leveraged exposure to various industry leaders: Adobe Inc. (ADBE), PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL), Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN), and UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH). While these funds offer ways to capitalize on high-conviction plays, only s ...

Ripple is reportedly testing stablecoin-powered trade finance with the help of Singapore’s central bank.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The company told Coindesk Wednesday (March 25) that it is taki ...

Key Takeaways Klarna doubled its Elliott funding facility to $2B, extending it to support U.S. BNPL growth.The deal lets Klarna sell loans for liquidity, helping fund up to $17B in U.S. originations.Klarna's user base hit 118M, with 3.4M daily transactions and rapid merchant network expansion.Klarna Group plc (KLAR) recently made a strongmove to support its U.S. growth. Instead of raising equity or taking on traditional debt, the company expanded its partnership with Elliott Investment Management by doublin ...

An updated edition of the Feb. 3, 2026, article.Financial technology, or fintech, is transforming the global financial landscape by making financial services faster, more accessible and increasingly customer-centric. By integrating finance with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Big Data and cloud computing, fintech has disrupted traditional banking, payments and investment models around the world.One of fintech’s most meaningful contributions has been its role in advanc ...

Branch Integrates with Stripe To Offer New Embedded Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts Mar 25, 2026 9:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time Branch Integrates with Stripe To Offer New Embedded Digital Wallet for Worker Payouts Share Platforms and marketplaces using Stripe Connect can launch Branch's digital wallet to enable fast, low-cost payouts and worker rewards Platforms and marketplaces using Stripe Connect can launch Branch's digital wallet to enable fast payouts, worker rewards, and other financial tools. "Strip ...

CLPS Incorporation Subsidiary QCC Partners with Emerging Southeast Asian Financial Institution to Launch CAKU-Powered Digital Banking Solution Accessibility StatementSkip NavigationHONG KONG, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPS Incorporation (the "Company" or "CLPS") (Nasdaq: CLPS) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qinson Credit Card Services Limited (QCC), has entered into a strategic partnership with an emerging financial institution in Southeast Asia (SEA).Under the agreement, QCC will de ...

It's hard to deny just how forward-thinking Upstart (UPST 4.69%) is. The innovative enterprise developed a completely new credit-assessment tool that leverages artificial intelligence to give more borrowers access to loans. It's a true pioneer within the financial services industry.Long-term investors haven't reaped the rewards from this disruptive business model, however. You won't believe how much a $1,000 investment in this fintech stock five years ago is worth today. Since late March 2021, Upstart's sto ...