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GUEST POST by : Lisen Kaci, Founder & CEO at Discrepancy AI AI models are tested to make sure they can perform accurately, fairly, and reliably. Product validation accuracy reflects how well a model can perform under the balanced conditions used to make and test new mode
FEATURED POST The trucking industry has rapidly evolved over the last few decades as a result of new technology. This tech has been helping to make trucking safer, greener, more cost-effective and more efficient. Below are a few examples of technologies that are currently transforming the indu
FEATURED POST Pharmaceutical companies, especially those based in the US, are in a strong position to experience growth in the coming years. Market research suggests that the industry will enjoy a CAGR of more than 6% between now and the end of the decade, resulting in an overall market valuat
Cross-border payments are finally getting the overhaul that businesses (of all sizes) have wanted for a decade. While trillions still move daily over aging infrastructure — a new stack built on faster networks, richer data standards, tokenization, and fiat-backed stablecoins is impacting speed, co
The payments industry continues to go through a massive, global transformation this year. Two giants in the space ( Stripe and Circle ) recently announced the launching of native layer-1 blockchains . For non-fintech folk, this might seem like a foreign or futuristic concept. The reality is, t
GUEST POST by : Brandon Spear (CEO of TreviPay ) Something fundamental has shifted in business-to-business (B2B) commerce, and many merchants are still working to keep pace. The traditional relationship-based loyalty that sustained business partnerships for decades has given
FEATURED POST Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that’s both admired and feared in today’s business world. While some don’t like that this technology is invading the workplace and taking jobs — others are benefiting from its innovation. Overall, AI can be beneficial regardless of p
FEATURED POST When starting up a business, a founder has a laundry list of considerations after registering a company name and entity. Owners must consider website creation, setting up (and maintaining social media profiles, coming up with a brand presence, drafting marketing materials, hiring
FEATURED POST The way your business is run will always impact the success you see. If your operations are outdated and slow, it will always have an effect on how quickly you can grow. If you know that you want your business to do extremely well , you may find that things need to change.
As Q2 2025 earnings season wraps up, a compelling narrative has emerged: FinTech firms are executing with agility AND precision — traditional banks are leveraging their resilience & experience to navigate an uncertain macroeconomic climate . From LendingClub’s standout growth to
FEATURED POST You’ve heard about the art and science of targeted marketing , but what is retargeting? It’s a commonly used term by digital marketing experts, though most individuals don’t truly understand what it means, how it works, or why it’s important. There’s a high likeliho
FEATURED POST Boosting B2B sales is something that’s always important to do and to be proactive with. In 2025, there’s a lot of competition, and that means you’ve got to work harder to secure those sales that other businesses in the industry are after as well. What sets your business apart fr
The financial technology landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and CNBC's newly released 2025 list of the world's top fintech companies offers a fascinating glimpse into the industry's most innovative and influential players. With artificial intelligence and crypto taking the financi
For over a decade, data aggregators like Plaid , MX , and Finicity have played a crucial role in enabling fintech innovation by connecting thousands of apps to banks across the U.S. These companies operate behind the scenes, using APIs or credential-based scraping to access consumer-permission
FEATURED POST Are you thinking of becoming a freelancer? It can be a rewarding career to have. You set your own rules, work with the clients you choose, and be able to generate a solid income based off a set of skills that are in demand. You can craft your workday to be as flexible
Following our Part 1 recap of Q2 2025 covering banking licenses, M&A activity, and product expansion, this second installment examines two seismic developments that reshaped the fintech landscape: the return of high-profile IPOs and the mainstream adoption of stablecoins across financial ser
GUEST POST by Trent Sorbe ( Chief Payments Officer, First International Bank & Trust ) The early vulnerabilities in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) models have created a moment of reckoning in embedded finance. What once enabled rapid launches and flashy growth has become a liabili
FEATURED POST If you want to run a successful business, then you need to not only have plenty of customers, but you need those customers to be happy too. Why? Because customers who aren’t happy with what you offer are unlikely to stick around, nor are they likely to tell everyone in their ci
FEATURED POST When you’re running a small business, you might focus a lot on things like sales, marketing, and cash flow, but it’s easy to forget about logistics. Logistics is an umbrella term that describes everything that keeps your business running smoothly. If you don’t focus on
PART 1 of 2 As the fintech ecosystem continues to mature, Q2 2025 delivered a critical chapter in its ongoing development. From high-profile charter applications and strategic acquisitions to bold product expansions, leading fintechs and financial institutions are repositioning themselves to own
If you're starting a business, there's a good chance you've already spent hours thinking about your products, your logo, maybe even your Instagram handle. But there are a few things that fly under the radar until they suddenly pop up and demand your attention. So here are five areas people often
Getting paid has become more flexible than ever and businesses today are discovering new options that make transactions faster, simpler, and more reliable. It’s no longer about just accepting cash or checks. Now there are tools that help business owners get their money in ways that save time and r
FEATURED POST The way we buy products and services has changed. As technology advances, new trends are emerging, with more and more consumers taking advantage of online shopping and ordering. Business owners looking to future-proof their companies and capitalize on new trends must evolve and
FEATURED POST Startups that require heavy upfront investment in equipment have always faced a common bottleneck: capital access. Venture capital isn’t built to fund depreciating assets. Banks tend to shy away from anything high-risk and non-traditional. Leasing? Often misaligned with innova
Healthcare is evolving as an industry every single year. It’s also undergoing financial transformation. Patient expectations and demand are constantly shifting, which means administrative complexities also grow. In particular, payment systems are being forced to keep pace. Outdated models can
It’s easy to assume that newer always means better when it comes to technology, but that’s not always the case for businesses trying to balance cost, efficiency, and reliability. Many teams feel pressure to adopt the latest tools just to stay competitive, even if their current systems are still do
FEATURED POST Fintech software has taken the market by storm in the past decade. Everyone has at least one app of this kind downloaded to their phone, whether it’s an investment managing solution, a stock market analyzer, a gaming app with microtransactions, or even just their bank’s internet por
FEATURED POST Reaching the right people is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. It’s not enough to rely on generic campaigns or hope the right customers find you on their own. Smart companies understand that targeting occurs at multiple levels. Each level plays an impor
Targeted marketing is what you need to break through the clutter and reach an audience in meaningful, impactful ways. Going with the cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all campaigns will not do anymore. Now successful strategies target particular groups based on their personal needs, behaviors, and prefer
The fintech investment landscape in 2025 presents both new opportunities & unique challenges for early-stage founders. With global fintech funding showing signs of recovery after the post-COVID downturn, the latest batch of fintech entrepreneurs are ready for the industry to bounce back —
FEATURED POST On the face of things, business accounting looks like a stagnant industry that never changes. Certainly, if you’re on the outside looking in, you may believe that it solely involves mundane tasks like plugging numbers into spreadsheets and collecting invoices. Business
FEATURED POST There’s something oddly satisfying about ticking things off your to-do list… until you realize that most of those things are the same ones you did yesterday, and the day before that, and the day before that. The truth is that running a small business means wearing about ten differ
The financial technology (FinTech) sector stands at a critical point where trust, compliance, and innovation must align. As digitized financial services grow globally, the balance in managing sophisticated fraud and navigating complex regulation is requiring all FinTech companies to seek artifici
GUEST POST: Zac Amos (ReHack) The Fintech landscape is constantly growing, but with that progress comes more responsibility. As financial apps handle increasingly sensitive user information and facilitate billions of transactions, the stakes become higher. Cyberattacks keep increasing in frequ
After years of caution, IPOs (initial public offerings) from private financial technology companies are back! With Chime’s announcement this week and Circle going public last week, the financial services industry is breaking away from a malaise & inactivity that plagued innovation in the
The financial services industry continues its journey of digital transformation, with bank-fintech partnerships leading the charge. These dual-sided efforts (some variation of Banking-as-a-Service, or BaaS) propelled early-stage fintech firms to offer financial products over the last 10 years — no
In a milestone moment for the industry, some of the largest U.S. banks (JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup) announced exploration of a joint stablecoin . This shift highlights the momentum behind stablecoin use cases and just how critical they may be to money movement’s fut