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Fintech News 9 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ethical labels are becoming a trillion-dollar trust layer for consumer goods, while stablecoins push banks toward white‑label crypto payments. Here’s what’s driving both trends on Dec. 17, 2025. On Dec. 17, 2025, two very different corners of the global economy delivered the same message: trust is now a product feature—and increasingly, a technology stack. In consumer goods, “ethical labels” (think organic, Fairtrade, cruelty‑free, halal, and clean-label claims) are shifting from marketing add‑ons to purchase-deciding signals. A market outlook distributed via GlobeNewswire points to a massive runway for the ethical label ecosystem—powered by regulatory pressure, buyer expectations, and technology like QR
17 December 2025
Circle Internet Group Stock (CRCL) Surges on Visa’s USDC Settlement Launch: Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 16, 2025)

Circle Internet Group Stock (CRCL) Surges on Visa’s USDC Settlement Launch: Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 16, 2025)

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) is back in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, after a bruising selloff to start the week collided with a headline that long-term bulls have been waiting for: Visa is bringing USDC settlement into the U.S. banking system. The result is classic “crypto-adjacent equity” behavior — violent swings, fast narrative shifts, and investors trying to decide whether Circle is becoming financial infrastructure… or just a very tradable proxy for risk appetite. What’s happening with Circle (CRCL) stock on December 16, 2025 After CRCL fell 9.6% on Monday, Dec. 15, to close at $75.46, the stock
16 December 2025
Texas Bitcoin ATM Expansion: Bitcoin Bancorp Plans Up to 200 Licensed Machines Starting Q1 2026

Texas Bitcoin ATM Expansion: Bitcoin Bancorp Plans Up to 200 Licensed Machines Starting Q1 2026

Texas is poised for another wave of cryptocurrency cash access after Bitcoin Bancorp (OTC: BCBC) announced plans to deploy up to 200 licensed Bitcoin ATMs across the state beginning in Q1 2026—a move that underscores how quickly the Lone Star State has become a focal point for the U.S. crypto economy. GlobeNewswire+1 The planned rollout is being framed by the company as a “compliant growth” push into what it calls one of America’s most crypto-forward jurisdictions, but it also lands at a time when crypto ATMs are facing growing consumer-protection scrutiny nationwide—with regulators, lawmakers, and law enforcement increasingly focused on
16 December 2025
Circle Internet Group Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Interop Labs Deal and OCC Charter News Reset the Narrative

Circle Internet Group Stock (NYSE: CRCL) Drops on Dec. 15, 2025 as Interop Labs Deal and OCC Charter News Reset the Narrative

Circle Internet Group stock (NYSE: CRCL) slid sharply in Monday trading, a reminder that “crypto-adjacent” equities can swing hard even when the headlines look positive. Shares were trading around $76, down roughly 9% on the day, after opening near $83–$84 and touching an intraday low around $75. StockAnalysis+1 That move arrives as investors digest two closely timed developments that matter to Circle’s long-term thesis—but also complicate the near-term story: a new cross-chain acquisition agreement announced today, and a major U.S. regulatory milestone (conditional OCC approval for a national trust charter) disclosed late last week. Circle+2Reuters+2 What happened to CRCL stock
15 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, $1.5B Share Sale Fallout, Smart Card Launch, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, $1.5B Share Sale Fallout, Smart Card Launch, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is starting the week with investors weighing two competing narratives: a fintech-turned-bank that’s delivered record growth and raised guidance in 2025, and a stock that’s now digesting fresh dilution after another large equity raise. As of Monday, December 15, 2025, SoFi shares were trading around $26.46, down roughly 3% on the session, after opening near $27 and sliding to an intraday low around $26.29. What’s different about this moment is the mix of “platform story” tailwinds—new products, crypto expansion, and fee-based growth—colliding with more traditional public-market gravity: valuation scrutiny and the share-count math that comes
15 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Catalysts (Dec. 15, 2025)

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is starting the week in a “cooldown phase” after one of the most headline-heavy stretches of its 2025 rally: a $1.5 billion equity raise, fresh analyst target changes, new product launches, and an ambitious roadmap in crypto, blockchain payments, and a potential SoFi-branded stablecoin. As of the latest available trade timestamp on December 15, 2025, SOFI stock was trading around $27.28, modestly higher versus the prior close. Below is what’s driving the conversation around SoFi stock right now—and what investors and analysts appear to be watching as we head into 2026. SOFI stock price: where
15 December 2025
Stripe Company Valuation in 2025: The Latest $106.7B Mark, Fresh Secondary Signals, and What December’s AI + Stablecoin Push Could Mean (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Stripe Company Valuation in 2025: The Latest $106.7B Mark, Fresh Secondary Signals, and What December’s AI + Stablecoin Push Could Mean (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Stripe is still a private company — meaning there’s no single, universally “official” live market cap the way there is for public stocks. But as of December 14, 2025, Stripe’s valuation story is being shaped by three parallel yardsticks: its last company-led tender offer, a widely reported 409A valuation mark, and real-time secondary-market indicators that update far more frequently than private funding rounds. At the same time, Stripe has spent the last two weeks stacking up headlines — from a record-breaking Black Friday-to-Cyber Monday processing surge to new AI-commerce tooling and deeper moves into stablecoins and crypto infrastructure — all
14 December 2025
Ramp Company Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): The $32 Billion Benchmark, Fresh Private-Market Signals, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Ramp Company Valuation Today (Dec. 14, 2025): The $32 Billion Benchmark, Fresh Private-Market Signals, and What Investors Are Watching Next

Updated December 14, 2025 — Ramp’s valuation story in 2025 has turned into one of fintech’s most closely watched price-discovery case studies: a fast-rising headline valuation set by primary funding rounds, a constantly shifting “real-world” read from secondary market signals, and a business narrative increasingly anchored in AI-driven finance automation. As of December 14, 2025, the most recent disclosed valuation for Ramp (Ramp Business Corporation) remains $32 billion, established in a $300 million primary financing round alongside an employee tender offer announced on November 17, 2025. PR Newswire+1 At the same time, late-stage private-market trackers updated in the past few
14 December 2025
Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025 US-listed payments and fintech stocks head into the next trading week with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a Federal Reserve that just delivered another rate cut — but is signaling patience from here — and a market bracing for a backlog of delayed economic reports that could quickly rewrite the “soft landing vs. slowdown” narrative. Reuters+1 That setup matters more than usual for this corner of the market. Payments names (Visa, Mastercard, Global Payments, Fiserv, FIS, Shift4, Toast) and consumer-fintech platforms (PayPal, Block, SoFi, Affirm, Robinhood, Coinbase, Chime, Klarna, Circle) sit at the intersection of
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock Update: Brazil Banking-License Push, Colombia’s 4M Milestone, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock Update: Brazil Banking-License Push, Colombia’s 4M Milestone, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU) — the parent of Nubank — closed Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at about $16.90, ending a steadier week after early-December volatility. Investing.com For investors tracking NU stock into next week, the story is less about a single earnings headline (Nu’s next results are still months away) and more about a regulatory-driven banking license push in Brazil, a fresh growth milestone in Colombia, and a macro backdrop dominated by Latin American interest-rate signals. Reuters+3SEC+3Nu International+3 NU stock performance this week: grinding higher after the Dec. 5 drop After a sharp selloff on Dec. 5 (a session
14 December 2025
Wealthfront IPO: WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq After $485M Raise, Rings Opening Bell, and Tests Consumer Fintech Appetite

Wealthfront IPO: WLTH Debuts on Nasdaq After $485M Raise, Rings Opening Bell, and Tests Consumer Fintech Appetite

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 — Wealthfront, one of the best-known robo-advisers in US consumer finance, is officially entering the public markets today. The Palo Alto-based company priced its initial public offering at $14 per share , raising roughly $485–$486 million and setting up a Nasdaq debut under the ticker WLTH .GlobeNewswire+ 2Reuters+ 2 The listing-day milestone comes with a high-profile moment in Times Square: Wealthfront’s leadership is scheduled to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell at the MarketSite this morning, marking the fintech’s transition from a private “digital-first” platform into a public company polled quarter by quarter.nasdaq.com The IPO in
12 December 2025
Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: TerraPay Wallet Expansion, Open Finance Push, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today: TerraPay Wallet Expansion, Open Finance Push, and Analyst Forecasts for Dec. 12, 2025

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 as investors weigh new digital-wallet and open-finance initiatives, capital return tailwinds, and Wall Street price targets. Published: December 12, 2025 Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA ) is back on investors’ radar on Dec. 12, 2025 , with the payments giant benefiting from a fresh wave of product and partnership headlines, plus lingering optimism tied to recently announced shareholder returns. At the same time, regulatory and litigation over card fees remains a central risk factor that can quickly shift sentiment toward the stock. Below is a roundup of today’s most relevant
12 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Forecast 2025–2030: Can the Fintech Darling Keep Climbing After Its 100% Rally?

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Forecast 2025–2030: Can the Fintech Darling Keep Climbing After Its 100% Rally?

SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) has turned into one of 2025’s standout fintech winners. The neobank’s stock has roughly doubled this year, powered by record earnings, rapid member growth and a renewed push into crypto and blockchain — but also weighed down, lately, by concerns over rich valuation and a fresh $1.5 billion share offering. 24/7 Wall St.+2Simply Wall St+2 Below is a deep dive into SOFI stock as of December 11, 2025, focusing on all the major news, forecasts and analyses that have come out since November 21, 2025, and what they may mean for investors looking ahead to
11 December 2025
Affirm Holdings (AFRM) Stock on December 11, 2025: Shopify Expansion, Institutional Buying and Lofty Price Targets Put BNPL Leader Back in Focus

Affirm Holdings (AFRM) Stock on December 11, 2025: Shopify Expansion, Institutional Buying and Lofty Price Targets Put BNPL Leader Back in Focus

As of December 11, 2025, Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is once again one of the most closely watched names in fintech. The buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer has turned the corner into profitability, deepened its global partnership with Shopify, attracted fresh institutional money—and still trades at one of the richest valuations in the sector. With shares recently changing hands in the high‑$60s to low‑$70s after closing at $70.86 on December 10, Affirm sits well above its 52‑week low of around $30.90 but below its late‑August peak near $100.Nasdaq+1 Investors now face a classic growth‑stock question: is the rally
11 December 2025
Lemonade (LMND) Stock Soars to 52-Week High on Tesla Integration and Q3 2025 Beat: Is the Rally Sustainable?

Lemonade (LMND) Stock Soars to 52-Week High on Tesla Integration and Q3 2025 Beat: Is the Rally Sustainable?

Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND), the AI‑driven insurance company, is back in the market’s spotlight. As of December 11, 2025, the stock is trading in the low-$80s after touching a fresh 52‑week high around $84.5, up dramatically from its 52‑week low in the mid‑$20s. Investing.com+1 The surge follows a powerful combination of accelerating growth, improving loss ratios, an ambitious path-to-profitability timeline, and a high‑profile integration with Tesla vehicles that pushes Lemonade deeper into the auto insurance market. Lemonade+1 At the same time, Wall Street’s price targets and valuation models are flashing caution, even as traditional giants like American International Group, Inc.
India’s UPI Payments Boom: How to Invest in a $12.5 Trillion Digital Payments Opportunity in 2025

India’s UPI Payments Boom: How to Invest in a $12.5 Trillion Digital Payments Opportunity in 2025

India’s digital payments story reached a fresh inflection point on December 10, 2025. A new market study released today projects that the India fintech and UPI payments market could surge from about US$2.50 trillion in 2024 to US$12.52 trillion by 2032, implying a blistering 22.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).openPR.com At the same time, global institutions are now formally recognising UPI (Unified Payments Interface) as the world’s largest real-time payment system, and regulators are tightening security rules around every digital transaction.Press Information Bureau+2Press Information Bureau+2 For investors, this combination of scale, regulation and structural growth makes India’s digital payments space
10 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Smart Card Launch, $1.5 Billion Share Sale and 2025–2030 Forecasts

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Today: Smart Card Launch, $1.5 Billion Share Sale and 2025–2030 Forecasts

As of December 10, 2025, SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) sits near $27 per share, capping off a volatile but impressive year that’s seen the stock gain more than 80% year to date.24/7 Wall St. Investors are digesting three big themes at once: Below is a full breakdown of today’s SoFi stock story, the latest news from December 10, 2025, and what current forecasts and analysts are saying about where SOFI could go next. SOFI Stock Price Snapshot on December 10, 2025 MarketBeat reports a P/E ratio near 50 and a beta around 1.9, highlighting that SoFi is priced like
Fifth Third–Brex Deal Puts $5.6B AI-Powered Card Platform at Center of Comerica Merger Fight

Fifth Third–Brex Deal Puts $5.6B AI-Powered Card Platform at Center of Comerica Merger Fight

As Fifth Third Bank chooses Brex to power its commercial cards, the regional lender faces activist lawsuits and community protests over its planned Comerica acquisition. CINCINNATI / DALLAS / NEW YORK — December 10, 2025 Key Points Fifth Third turns to Brex for AI‑powered commercial cards On December 9, Fifth Third Bank announced a multi‑year partnership with Brex, under which the fintech will power the bank’s commercial card program across its commercial banking franchise. Fifth Third Bank+2Business Wire+2 According to the joint announcement, the deal: Fifth Third CEO and chair Tim Spence framed the move as a strategic bet on
Barclays PLC Stock on 10 December 2025: Buyback Support, Fintech Deal and 2026 Outlook

Barclays PLC Stock on 10 December 2025: Buyback Support, Fintech Deal and 2026 Outlook

Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) stock is trading close to its 52‑week highs as of 10 December 2025, supported by an aggressive share buyback, a fresh strategic fintech investment and growing optimism about its 2026 earnings outlook. In London, Barclays’ share price closed around 440p on 10 December, only a fraction below its recent 52‑week peak of about 444p, having risen roughly 65% over the past 12 months. Investing.com Real‑time estimates on European platforms put the stock near 440p, up more than 64% year‑to‑date. MarketScreener For US investors, the New York–listed ADR (NYSE: BCS) trades around $23.14, slightly lower on the
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock: $1.5 Billion Share Sale, New Epic & Stripe Deal, and 2025–2030 Forecasts Explained

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock: $1.5 Billion Share Sale, New Epic & Stripe Deal, and 2025–2030 Forecasts Explained

Updated: December 9, 2025 — All data and prices as of this date. This article is informational only and not investment advice. SoFi Stock Today: Price Action and Context SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is trading around $27.33 per share on December 9, 2025, down slightly on the day after a volatile week. The stock has pulled back from a recent 52‑week high near $32.73, but it’s still up dramatically from its 1‑year low around $8.60 and carries a market cap of roughly $33 billion. MarketBeat According to recent institutional coverage, SoFi now trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of
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Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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