Key Takeaways Affirm stands out for upside potential, driven by faster growth and higher projected earnings gains.AFRM posted 30% revenue growth, with strong GMV gains and rising user engagement fueling momentum.Mastercard shows steady growth, but higher valuation and slower estimates trail AFRM's outlook.The global payments landscape is shifting toward a hybrid model that combines traditional card networks with embedded finance and point-of-sale lending. As digital commerce expands, companies like Masterca ...

Key Takeaways Dave posted 62% revenue growth and a 92% y/y jump in adjusted net income in Q4'25.DAVE's CashAI v5.5 improved credit metrics, cutting past due rates despite user growth.PATH grew Q4'26 revenues 14%, driven by AI agents and enterprise automation demand.Both Dave Inc. (DAVE) and UiPath, Inc. (PATH) are disruptive, software-backed platforms utilizing technology to challenge traditional industries. While Dave addresses the digital-first banking in the consumer finance space, UiPath is a game-chang ...

Fintech Is Down 17% This Year, but Cybersecurity Tells a Different Story for These 2 ETFs - 24/7 Wall St. S&P 5006,587.00 -0.07% Dow Jones46,352.00 +0.16% Nasdaq 10024,119.40 -0.44% Russell 20002,502.29 +0.29% FTSE 1009,959.80 +0.02% Nikkei 22552,803.00 -0.90% Stock Market Live March 24, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Under Pressure Again Investing Fintech Is Down 17% This Year, but Cybersecurity Tells a Different Story for These 2 ETFs By Austin SmithPublished Mar 24, 10:56AM EDT Quick Read Global X FinTech ETF (FINX ...

Q2 Announces Partnership With Stablecore to Provide Banks and Credit Unions With Stablecoins and Digital Asset Capabilities Integration enables financial institutions to deliver stablecoins, digital asset accounts, and tokenized deposits within regulated banking environments AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Q2 Holdings, Inc.(NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced its partnership with Stablecore, a digital asset platform that enables banks ...

LONDON & MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Behavox, the AI company that helps organizations safeguard and enhance their businesses through a unified controls framework, today announced the renewal of its multi-year agreement with Lloyds Banking Group for continued use of Behavox Mosaic, the company's front-office intelligence platform, powered by a control-grade data foundation. This renewal extends a successful partnership that began in 2021, reflecting Lloyds' long-term commitment to using advanced. ...

根据数据追踪机构 DefiLlama 的数据，随着伊朗战争的爆发，投资者将 USDC 等稳定币视为避风港，推 动市场规模达到约 3160 亿美元的历史新高。美国立法者正致力于将稳定币作为全额抵押的支付工具进 行监管，但可能会禁止它们向持有者自动支付利息。 Circle 联合创始人兼董事长杰里米·阿莱尔表示，新兴市场处于稳定币采用的前沿，而非洲代表了将 USDC 和 Circle 的基础设施扩展到高增长支付走廊的重要机遇。 Cassava 旗下的 Sasai Fintech Ltd. 部门在非洲大陆 30 个市场运营着一款汇款应用程序，其客户可以使用 Circle 推出的锚定美元的稳定币 USD Coin(USDC)进行国内和跨境支付。 Cassava Technologies 创始人兼董事长斯特拉夫·马希依瓦表示，"在移动优先的一代以及日益增长的跨境 商务和创业精神驱动下，非洲的数字经济正进入一个新时代，""通过将 Circle 的 USDC 稳定币整合到 Sasai 平台中，它将开启更多商业机会，并推动非洲大陆的金融包容性。" 非洲拥有全球增长最快、最年轻的人口，且这一群体对技术的掌握程度日益提高。非洲正转 ...

CHICAGO, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPDN) (“IPDN” or the “Company”), a technology holding company focused on the application of AI technologies and AI-powered solutions, today announced a significant strategic milestone with the successful establishment of its wholly owned Japanese subsidiary, Colorful Japan Co., Ltd. (“Colorful Japan”). The new entity will serve as IPDN’s core operational and investment platform in Asia, spearheading the Company’s expan ...

Agreement would add a 29-state licensed mortgage platform to ECGI as it advances a $10M mortgage tokenization pilot and prepares to open its investor portalIRVINE, Calif., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- ECGI Holdings, Inc. (OTC:ECGI) today announced that it has signed a definitive Share Exchange Agreement to acquire RezyFi, Inc. in a transaction valued at $25 million that would add a 29-state licensed mortgage origination platform with approximately $140 million in annual mortgage funding to ...

Circle Backs Sasai Fintech To Expand Access To USDC In Africa USDC issuer Circle (NYSE: $CRCL) said Tuesday it was working with Sasai Fintech to expand access to the USDC (CRYPTO: $USDC) stablecoin across Africa. Sasai Fintech, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, operates a suite of fintech services, including digital payments, mobile money, and social commerce. Africa remains the world’s most expensive region for remittances, with average transaction fees exceeding 8%. According to Sasai, the integrati ...

ATLANTA, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) (“Bitcoin Depot” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM operator and fintech company, today announced that Scott Buchanan has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, to pursue a new opportunity outside of the Company. The board of directors thank Scott for his many contributions and wish him well in his next chapter. Effective immediately, Alex Holmes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Ch ...