CPS originations dip 16%, collections improve
Consumer Portfolio Services’ originations declined year over year, but the subprime lender’s portfolio grew as it secured additional capital and…
Opinions split over SEC approval of bitcoin spot ETFs
In a landmark judgement, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved 11 bitcoin spot ETFs paving the way for mass adoption of digital assets.
Stripe alumnus launches AI-powered business account for European startups
A former senior executive at Stripe has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to build an AI-powered business account for European startups.
US to kill off the penny
The US Treasury has confirmed plans to phase out the penny, with one cent coins no longer produced from next year.
CAF looks to increase penetration in nonprime
CarMax Auto Finance plans to increase its penetration rate in lower credit tiers after affordability challenges continued to hamper sales…
Banxware co-founder launches credit infrastructure platform
Berlin-based startup Credibur has secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding to launch its credit infrastructure platform.
Former Citi and Google compliance expert Reno Mathews joins due diligence startup Spektr
Danish due diligence startup Spektr has hired former Citi and Google executive Reno Mathews as chief compliance officer.
RTGS Global rolls out stage 1 of liquidity visibility network
In collaboration with Microsoft, cross-border transaction network RTGS Global has launched the first stage of its operational rollout to boost visibility of interbank liquidity.
Fintech investment sector remains muted
Venture capital investment in US fintech remains muted, hovering near a six-year low for the sector, as deal flow has shifted toward the early stage, according to a report from Silicon Valley Bank.
Prestige Financial Services reportedly lays off some staff
Lender Prestige Financial Services reportedly laid off several employees in early November, according to posts from former employees. The Draper,…
Stablecoin startup Noah raises $22m
A former Adyen executive and an ex-UBS analyst have become the latest entrants into the increasingly crowned stablecoin infrastructure market, raising $22 million in seed founding for their startup, Noah.
Fifth Third intentionally pulls back on auto
Fifth Third purposely slowed auto lending in the fourth quarter driven by elevated interest rates. The bank’s indirect secured consumer…
Wise says some customers may be affected by Evolve Bank hack
Money transfer fintech Wise says some of its customers may have been caught up in the recent hack on Evolve Bank & Trust.
Comun raises $21.5m for immigrant-focused neobank
Comun, a Latino-founded neobank for immigrants in the US, has raised $21.5 million in a Series A funding round.














