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Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Consumer Finance Klarna Adds Peer To Peer Transfers Inside Its App On January 14 2026, Klarna launches instant peer to peer payments in 13 European countries, letting customers send money to friends and family directly inside the Klarna app for everyday moments like splitting

Some taxpayers could see "greater challenges" during the 2026 filing season, according to the national taxpayer advocate. Here's what filers need to know.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 600,000 families have already signed up for Trump accounts since tax season started on Monday. 

AI Risks | Jan 28, 2026 Why Courts Are Looking Inside Algorithm Design On January 27, 2026, a landmark trial begins in Los Angeles Superior Court that forces major tech companies to explain how their algorithms work. The defendants include Meta and YouTube, as both TikTok and Snap reached a settlement just before trial, leaving

From mortgage rates and auto loans to credit cards and savings accounts, here's a look at how the January Fed decision could affect your finances.

Startups and Talent | Jan 28, 2026 Built In Canada Doesn't Always Mean Staying In Canada On January 21, 2026, CTV News reported that a fintech startup built in Canada, Internet Backyard, reached an approx. valuation of $35 million in Canada but ended up relocating to the United States.  The story drew attention because the

Hedge fund manager Brad Gerstner announced Wednesday a pledge to seed Trump accounts for children in Indiana.

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House in mid-January joins a few other proposals that aim to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up.

Fintech Financing | Jan 27, 2026 $100M in Debt Backs Bigger Push Into Business Finance On January 26 2026, Toronto-based Fintech Float Financial announced $100M in debt financing to expand its business finance for Canadian small to medium sized companies. The release says the debt facility is provided by Silicon Valley Bank, which is now

Jan 27, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Market Infrastructure Direct Access To Payment Clearing And Settlement Expands On January 27 2026, Payments Canada confirmed the admission of five new payment service provider members, expanding direct access to Canada’s core payments infrastructure. The new members are Wise Payments Canada, Float, KOHO, Paramount

President Donald Trump said he's not in favor of using 401(k) money to buy houses, despite one of his top economic advisors saying such a plan was in the works.

Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Personal Finance and Consumer Savings GeniusCash Pledges $100M Cash Back For Canadians On January 15 2026, GeniusCash announced a $100M cash back pledge for Canadians and positioned it as a longer term push to expand cash rewards tied to everyday financial product decisions. The company says

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the upcoming January Fed decision may affect your finances.

Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Digital Assets and Investment Products Coincheck Signs Deal To Acquire 3iQ On January 8 2026, Coincheck Group announced an agreement to acquire approx 97% beneficial ownership of 3iQ, a digital asset investment manager based in Ontario, Canada. The release values 3iQ at USD 111,840,476 and sets

Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Scale and Leadership VersaPay's New Sales Leadership Hire Signals Next Growth Phase On January 26 2026, VersaPay named Emily Roccheggiani as chief sales officer and tasked her with leading the company’s sales organization and commercial growth strategy. VersaPay describes itself as an accounts receivable platform focused