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BNPL Regulation Debate Heats Up as Comment Period Closes
BNPL Regulation Debate Heats Up as Comment Period Closes
July 31, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Klarna argues for a bespoke regulatory framework, while AARP supports the rule, emphasizing the need for consumer protections as buy now, pay later (BNPL) usage...

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Affirm Asks CFPB to Consider Unique Business Model of BNPL
Affirm Asks CFPB to Consider Unique Business Model of BNPL
July 29, 2024  |  BNPL

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) winding down its commentary period for potential buy now, pay later regulations, Affirm Friday (July 26) submitted a...

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Marqeta Teams With Visa to Offer Flexible Checkout Options
Marqeta Teams With Visa to Offer Flexible Checkout Options
July 25, 2024  |  Partnerships

Card issuing platform Marqeta has launched a partnership with Visa and Affirm. The collaboration, announced Thursday (July 25), makes Marqeta the first U.S. processor to enable Visa Flexible Credential, a card offering...

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CE 100 Index Falters 0.8% as CrowdStrike Plunges on Global IT Outage
CE 100 Index Falters 0.8% as CrowdStrike Plunges on Global IT Outage
July 22, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index faltered 0.8% in a week that reminded us just how connected we all are — by software, hardware, and apps —...

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FinTech IPO Index Up 3.8% as Lemonade Surges on UK Expansion
FinTech IPO Index Up 3.8% as Lemonade Surges on UK Expansion
July 19, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

Earnings season has yet to start making headlines and moving stocks in the FinTech IPO Index, but the overall group was up 3.8% through the...

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Chase to Decline Credit Card Payments for Third-Party BNPL Plans
Chase to Decline Credit Card Payments for Third-Party BNPL Plans
July 17, 2024  |  BNPL

Chase told customers that it will stop allowing its credit cards to be used to pay for third-party buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans. The...

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CE 100 Index Adds 1.4% and Tesla Surges in Holiday-Shortened Week  
CE 100 Index Adds 1.4% and Tesla Surges in Holiday-Shortened Week  
July 08, 2024  |  Connected Economy

There were no fireworks in terms of overall performance, but through a holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index was 1.4% higher.  Tesla’s the Standout  ...

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Evolve Confirms Ransomware Hack as Challenges Grow at FinTech Partner Bank
Evolve Confirms Ransomware Hack as Challenges Grow at FinTech Partner Bank
June 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

It’s been a bad month for Evolve Bank & Trust, and it’s only getting worse. Following a “cease and desist” order issued to the bank...

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FinTech IPO Index Slips 2.1% With Sezzle Balancing the Scales
FinTech IPO Index Slips 2.1% With Sezzle Balancing the Scales
June 21, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

The holiday-shortened week saw the FinTech IPO Index slip 2.1%. Year to date, the index has eked out a meager 2.3% gain. Apple’s continued push...

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