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Chime Finally Turns Profitable—But Risks Remain

Chime Financial delivered its first profitable quarter as revenue growth, margin expansion, and loan growth strengthened the fintech’s future prospects.

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Ex-Peak XV trio raises Mettle; Fintechs go licence hunting

Happy Thursday! Three former Peak XV MDs, who abruptly left the VC firm, are launching Mettle Capital to back Indian startups. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Fintechs trade the wild west for regulatory licences

India's leading fintech firms, once disruptors, are now actively seeking regulatory licenses to ensure sustainable growth. Companies like PB Fintech, Mobikwik, and Paytm are pursuing multiple licenses across payments, lending, and wealth management. This strategic shift allows them to manage the entire customer lifecycle and capture greater revenue, driven by…

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India to use AI to protect consumers from money mule banking cyber fraud, announces Home Minister Amit Shah

India will now use Artificial Intelligence to fight money mule banking cyber fraud. The Home Minister announced a partnership between the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and the Reserve Bank of India’s Innovation Hub. This collaboration will help detect and block suspicious accounts faster. Consumers can expect safer digital transactions…

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Hiring precision, not speed, defines growth for fintechs that build for SMEs, says Tide

The platform's FY 2025-26 data shows a shift towards 'precision-led hiring' to build stable, high-performing teams, acknowledging that critical roles now take longer to fill. This approach prioritises long-term fit and directly impacts product delivery and SME experience.

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Earn money just by walking? In this country, it's the new extra income

People in South Korea are earning small amounts of money by using a fintech app for everyday tasks. This trend highlights financial pressures faced by ordinary citizens. The app rewards users for activities like walking or simple digital interactions. This phenomenon is also seen in the US with cashback and…

The Economic Times

Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boom

India's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to younger demographics and underserved regions. While offering convenience and speed, regulators are ensuring transparency and consumer protection amidst evolving market dynamics and persistent risks.

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Plaid's CFO sees AI usage taking off internally: 'People are excited to share what they've built'

The fintech is positioning itself as infrastructure for an AI-native financial system.

Fortune

Fintech Pioneers Launch AI-Powered Partner for White Collar Professionals Fighting Back Against AI Disruption

Lossdog, the new fintech platform from thinkorswim and tastytrade co-founders Tom Sosnoff and Scott Sheridan, launched in April 2026 with a pointed argument: the best defense against AI job disruption is knowing exactly what you are worth before your employer's AI model, and HR, decides for you.

International Business Times

MercadoLibre Boldly Invests in Growth: Discount Deepens

MercadoLibre is a fast-growing ecommerce platform gaining share in Latin America, doubling-down on its growth strategy... which works.

MarketBeat

Instant househelp orders jump; Agnikul eyes new funding

Happy Monday! Instant house help startups collectively reached three million monthly bookings in April. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

Fintechs looking to AI to unlock opportunities, cost efficiencies

India's leading fintech firms, including Paytm, PB Fintech, and Groww, are aggressively expanding into new business areas like wealth management and AI-driven services to fuel future growth. These companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance customer experiences, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new revenue streams, marking a significant shift in…

The Economic Times

Crypto, Fintech Layoffs Accelerate As Firms Reshape Workforces Amid AI Adoption And Market Slowdown

Companies in digital assets and payments are reducing headcount while shifting toward automation and cost efficiency in response to ongoing market and technology changes.

International Business Times

Paytm rules out NBFC licence plans

Paytm, the fintech major, has decided against seeking a Non-Banking Financial Company license. The company prefers a partnership model for lending operations. This comes after Paytm Payments Bank's license was cancelled by the RBI. Paytm reported a consolidated profit of Rs 183 crore in its fourth quarter, a significant turnaround…

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Old Money, New Tech: Western Union's Crypto Reboot

Western Union's strategic deployment of a Solana-based stablecoin signals a fundamental operational overhaul designed to reclaim market share from fintech rivals.

Barchart

SoFi Stock Selloff Shows Investors Are Starting to Question the Fintech Narrative

SoFi's transition in the eyes of the market from a high-growth fintech disruptor to a more mature, bank-like operator prompts the key question of whether the stock’s pullback represents a cracking fintech narrative or an attractive entry point.

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Exclusive: Fintech giant Revolut to open first physical store in Barcelona

Revolut is making its debut in brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of its first physical store in Barcelona.

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Dear Robinhood Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 28

The disruptive fintech has a history of exceeding analysts' expectations.

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From Akulaku to Skyro: Why Fintech Lenders Are More Popular Than Banks in Southeast Asia

Mobile-first lending, loose regulation, and alternative credit scoring are fueling fintech dominance across a largely unbanked region.

International Business Times

Smarter Investing Starts Early: How Fintech Empowers Parents and Kids

For most families, particularly those without an investment advisor or financial planner, they can be a paperwork nightmare. And a 529 account only has one primary use — a college education. Beyond that, there are limited ways to use the saved funds if the child elects not to attend college.

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Inside the Zitadelle AG Ecosystem: How One Firm Is Quietly Reshaping European Finance

The financial services landscape across Europe and beyond has grown considerably more complex over the past decade. Regulatory fragmentation, cross-border compliance demands, and rapid fintech innovation have created a gap between what companies need and what traditional advisory firms can deliver. Into that gap has stepped Zitadelle AG - a…

Barchart

PayPal Stock Is Down More Than 80% Over the Past 5 Years. Michael Burry Is Buying the Dip.

Michael Burry opened a new position in PayPal stock, calling the selloff technical rather than fundamental. Here's what he sees that others may be missing.

MarketBeat

These 3 Fintech Stocks Offer High Risk/Reward Potential

Fintech may no longer be the hottest corner of the market, but opportunities exist so long as investors can tolerate the accompanying risk.

Barchart

This ETF Is Betting on the Frictionless Consumer. Should You?

After a long period of stagnation where fintech was overshadowed by the AI hardware race, the digital tollbooth model, as many refer to it, is making a nice comeback. Here's what to know about IPAY.

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Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staff because of AI

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, laid off 40% of his staff after working out the “minimal number of people” to run his $41 billion fintech company.

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