Crypto for a home? Coinbase brings token-backed down payments to housing market | Reuters Skip to main content "This product is designed to work within the safeguards of the existing mortgage system, including how risk like asset volatility is managed," Kara Calvert, head of U.S. policy at Coinbase, told Reuters. However, the approach adds complexity and leverage to an already expensive purchase. In effect, buyers would be wagering that preserving crypto exposure justifies taking on a second loan alongside ...

Better and Coinbase Launch the First Token- Backed, Conforming Mortgage Share By integrating home finance with digital assets, millions of Americans can now achieve their homeownership goals by pledging BTC or USDC without needing to liquidate their holdings or potentially triggering a taxable event1. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR), and Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), today announced a milestone partnership to bring token-backed mortgages to millions of Americans. T ...

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox Startale Group has completed a US$63 million Series A funding round, following a second close of US$50 million from SBI Group, in addition to a previously announced US$13 million investment from Sony Innovation Fund in January 2026.The round brings together two strategic partners. It supports Startale’s development of vertically integrated blockchain infrastructure. This includes Ethereum Layer 2 networks, JPY-denominated ...

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 ...