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'Fired HR, Problems Disappeared': Bolt CEO Claims HR Was Creating Problems That 'Didn't Exist'

Bolt's CEO Ryan Breslow navigated a dramatic 97% valuation drop, reshaping the fintech's culture by eliminating HR and implementing strategic layoffs.

International Business Times UK

BLUE OCEAN TECHNOLOGIES APPOINTS WILLIAM GOODBODY, JR. AS HEAD OF MARKET OPERATIONS FOR BLUE OCEAN ATS IN AUSTRALIA

NEW YORK & MELBOURNE, Australia, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ocean Technologies, LLC, a capital markets fintech leader in global trading and data, announced today the appointment of William Goodbody, Jr. (Bill) as Head of Market Operations. Based in Melbourne Australia, this corporate development mark's Blue Ocean's expansion into…

AAP

Building the Future of Finance: Inside the Vision of Garth Howat

Garth Howat's work centers on connecting traditional finance with digital assets through regulated infrastructure built for global scale.

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How Rastr Technologies Could Change the Business Future of Independent Comics Forever

Comic books are becoming progressively harder to break into for independent creators. One self-imposed problem for many indie creators is that they insist on doing business from an outdated and traditionalist mindset. Upcoming fintech companies with pioneering technologies, like Rastr Technologies, are proving that indie creators need to hyper-evolve the…

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Africa’s business leaders push for smarter growth at Paris forum {Business Africa}

Across all discussions at the Business Africa Forum, a common thread emerged: self-determination. Whether through fintech innovation, practical AI adoption, or network-driven investment strategies, African entrepreneurs are actively reshaping the rules of engagement.

Euronews

Following OCC Conditional Approval, Augustus Announces Column's Benjamin Alexander as Chief Compliance Officer

NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Augustus, the company building the world's first clearing bank for the AI era, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Alexander as Chief Compliance Officer. Benjamin joins from Column, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer and BSA/AML Officer, and brings over 15 years…

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Digital Dollar Discussions Are Raising New Concerns About Privacy and Banking

Digital dollar discussions have moved from policy rooms into everyday conversations across America. Central bank digital currency proposals, often tied to the Federal Reserve, now sit at the center of heated debates about financial control. Supporters point to faster payments and stronger fraud prevention, while critics warn about surveillance risks…

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Market Trading Guide: Buy PB Fintech, GE Shipping on Tuesday for gains up to 12%

Nifty recovered but volatility persists, with resistance at 23,650. Analysts recommend buying PB Fintech (Policybazaar) at Rs 1,749 for an 8% upside and GE Shipping at Rs 1,700 for a 12% upside, citing strong technical breakouts and momentum.

The Economic Times

Uber CEO on Travis Kalanick; Micron’s warning to India

Dara Khosrowshahi told ET in an interaction that Uber is open to collaborating with founder Travis Kalanick. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

Insider Buying Says Upstart Isn’t Down for the Count

Upstart is a growing fintech with the potential to accelerate growth and begin taking share from its larger competitors, driven by an AI-powered platform.

MarketBeat

Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yet

India boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with flexible licensing. A shift towards graduated licenses and a principles-based approach is needed to foster new financial products and services. This will unlock India's potential in consumer finance and cross-border money movement.

The Economic Times

Fintech firm Paramotor Digital files confidential IPO papers with SEBI

Paramotor Digital Technology has confidentially filed draft IPO papers with SEBI via the pre-filing route. Founded in 2016, the fintech and enterprise tech firm operates SpendPro, RewardOn, yayyy.shop and DevStack. The move signals growing IPO momentum among Indian tech companies amid improving investor sentiment and renewed capital market activity.

The Economic Times

This Analyst Just Upgraded Affirm. What It Means for AFRM Stock.

Affirm stock rallies as Mizuho raises price target on the fintech firm. Here’s why analyst Dan Dolev is constructive on AFRM shares for the remainder of 2026.

Barchart

API Security Lock: Why Budget Apps Are Losing Bank Access in 2026

The golden age of effortless budgeting apps suddenly looks a lot shakier in 2026. Millions of Americans woke up to broken bank connections, frozen transaction feeds, and apps that once tracked spending down to the coffee run now flashing frustrating error messages instead. Popular money tools built their entire business…

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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.

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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.

Fortune

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.

International Business Times

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.

MarketBeat

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.

The Economic Times

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.

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