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Fintech News 7 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

AUSTRAC orders money-laundering audit of Airwallex as $8 billion fintech expands in Asia

AUSTRAC orders money-laundering audit of Airwallex as $8 billion fintech expands in Asia

AUSTRAC has ordered Airwallex to appoint an external auditor over suspected breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The review covers transactions from January 2024 and focuses on monitoring, customer checks, and suspicious activity reports. Airwallex must submit the audit within 180 days. The move follows Airwallex’s acquisition of South Korea’s Paynuri.
22 January 2026
Nu Holdings (NU) stock rises after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings (NU) stock rises after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings shares rose 2.6% to $17.41 after announcing a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One team, set to begin in 2026. The company aims to expand in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors await Nu’s fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 25 for updates on growth and credit costs.
21 January 2026
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FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

Figure Technology Solutions shares rose 13.6% to $73.82 by midday Friday after the company launched its OPEN blockchain network for public equities. Mizuho and Piper Sandler both raised their price targets, citing strong fintech tailwinds and early operating data showing $2.7 billion in Q4 loan marketplace volume.
16 January 2026
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U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

House lawmakers reviewed four fintech draft bills Tuesday, focusing on buy-now-pay-later and earned wage access. Consumer advocates called for stronger protections, citing high costs and fees, while industry groups pushed for a unified federal framework. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported BNPL users rose to 53.6 million in 2023, with loan use and average amounts both up from 2022.
15 January 2026
Fiserv stock edges up as Clover lands CareCredit expansion — here’s what traders watch next

Fiserv stock edges up as Clover lands CareCredit expansion — here’s what traders watch next

Fiserv shares rose 0.1% to $66.81 Wednesday afternoon, bucking a broader market slide as the S&P 500 ETF fell 0.8%. Synchrony expanded CareCredit integration with Fiserv’s Clover platform, now reaching over 40,000 providers. Investors await Fiserv’s next earnings date, still unconfirmed. The stock remains volatile after October’s outlook cut and leadership changes.
14 January 2026
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Ingenico’s WalletConnect tie-up brings stablecoin payments to in-store checkout

Ingenico’s WalletConnect tie-up brings stablecoin payments to in-store checkout

Ingenico said Tuesday it will enable stablecoin payments at checkout counters using WalletConnect Pay on its Android point-of-sale terminals. The feature will support five stablecoins and over 700 wallets, with fees expected below those of traditional card payments. Ingenico’s terminals operate in 120 countries, but the company did not say how many merchants will adopt the option immediately.
13 January 2026
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Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Bitcoin Depot shares rose 4.6% to $1.37 despite mounting regulatory crackdowns on crypto ATMs following a surge in fraud. The FBI reported bitcoin ATM scam losses hit $333 million in 2025 through November, up from $250 million in 2024. Maine reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Depot to compensate scam victims. Vermont and several cities have imposed new limits, bans, or licensing requirements on kiosks.
13 January 2026
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Dave Inc stock drops nearly 9% as fintech lenders slide; CPI test looms for DAVE

Dave Inc stock drops nearly 9% as fintech lenders slide; CPI test looms for DAVE

Dave Inc (DAVE.O) shares fell 8.8% to $218.29 Monday after President Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, sparking a selloff in credit-sensitive stocks. About 1.1 million Dave shares traded by mid-afternoon. The drop mirrored declines in other fintechs, including Upstart and Affirm. Dave also faces a Justice Department complaint alleging it misled users about fees, which the company disputes.
12 January 2026
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Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Tennessee’s sports betting regulator ordered Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts to state residents and refund customers by Jan. 31. The council warned of fines starting at $10,000 for violations. Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit, arguing the state lacks authority. Polymarket and Crypto.com have not commented.
12 January 2026
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Qfin Holdings (QFIN) stock slides as China fintech ADRs lag on tariff limbo, credit jitters

Qfin Holdings (QFIN) stock slides as China fintech ADRs lag on tariff limbo, credit jitters

Qfin Holdings shares dropped 4.5% to $17.32 in Friday afternoon trading, hitting a session low of $17.21. FinVolution and LexinFintech also declined, as investors weighed U.S. tariff uncertainty and concerns over rising Chinese consumer loan defaults. China’s regulator recently extended a program for banks to offload bad loans. The broader U.S. market traded higher.
9 January 2026
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Mastercard stock steady as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card — and keeps MA as the network

Mastercard stock steady as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card — and keeps MA as the network

Apple said JPMorgan will take over as issuer of Apple Card in about two years, with Mastercard remaining the payment network. Mastercard shares held near $580 in after-hours trading Thursday. Visa closed down 1% at $352.23. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Mastercard’s upcoming earnings.
9 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock dips as Nubank cools off from a 52-week high with U.S. jobs report ahead

Nu Holdings stock dips as Nubank cools off from a 52-week high with U.S. jobs report ahead

Nu Holdings shares fell 2.2% to $17.46 in early New York trading Wednesday, pulling back from recent highs after a strong start to the year. The drop followed weaker-than-expected U.S. private payrolls data from ADP. Other Brazil fintech stocks, including StoneCo and PagSeguro, also declined. Trading volume in Nu cooled, with 59 million shares changing hands Tuesday, down from 79 million on Monday.
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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