Why FinTechs See Credit Unions as Their Next Big Growth Market
The financial services map is being redrawn, and credit unions are at the center. As FinTechs distance themselves from big banks, they’re forging bold new partnerships with smaller, more agile insti...
84% of Shoppers Want One-Click Checkout
In the rush to expand internationally, merchants may be overlooking a simple but potent tool: the one-click checkout. Wh...
Private Equity Fundraising Hits Lowest Level in 7 Years
Private equity (PE) operations are reportedly struggling to raise funds despite offering investors unheard-of incentives.
Fundraising among PE firms came to just $592 billion in the 12 mont...
They’re trying to make deep-sea mining happen
A protest in Netherlands.
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on deep-sea mining and critical minerals, follow Justine Calma...
Zum Rails Launches Canadian Mastercard-Powered Prepaid Cards
Zum Rails – an instant payments ecosystem and embedded finance provider, has launched its new suite of Mastercard–powered prepaid card programs across most of Canada, save for British Columbia. ...
Looking Ahead at Powell’s Looming Departure
The annual Jackson Hole gathering closed with what may well prove to be Jerome Powell’s last major act before the September meeting — and while he resisted committing to a cut, the stage remains s...
UK Regions Report Rise in Startup Activity in H1 2025 : Research
Ten UK regions have recorded a rise in startup activity in the first half of 2025, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s entrepreneurial sector. According to the New Startup Index from NatWe...
