Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News

August has arrived, which means we have just five months left to complete our 2025 goals. Given some of the recent regulatory shakeups, perhaps it’s time to adjust your goals to fit new objectives, as well. Will this month bring any more changes? Here’s a look at the latest fintech news this week. We’ll continue adding news to this post throughout the week, so stay tuned!

Payments

Blink Payment taps Cashflows as acquiring partner.

GoCardless launches industry-leading AI tool for faster, more reliable same-day payments.

Tax

Blue J announces $122 million in Series D funding led by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures.

Insurtech

Insuritas partners with $1 billion credit union to serve their 68,000 Members with embedded full-service insurance agency.

Financial data

Daloopa closed on its $18 million Series B for its AI-powered fundamental and historical data source.

Lending

Carrington Labs teams up with DigiFi to integrate cash flow underwriting and credit risk solutions directly into DigiFi’s platform.

HSLC taps Vine for AI-powered commercial lending.

LendingClub and BlackRock partner on loan transactions up to $1 billion.

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