The serious, long-term negative impact of the bankruptcy of banking-as-a-service (BaaS) fintech Synapse will be significant “on all of fintech, especially consumer-facing services,” one observer has said. In the wake of that company’s collapse, other startups in the space are working hard to prove that not all BaaS are created equal. As partners to fintechs, […]
NFL analyst ranks Texans offensive line unit one of the worst in the league
The Texans have one of the strongest rosters in the league heading into the 2024 season, especially when it comes to talent under 25 years old. If there’s an Achilles’ heel for this team it might be their offensive line unit, which is arguably one of the worst in the NFL, at least on paper. ESPN […]
Minnesota Vikings earn surprising ranking with linebacker unit
Do the Minnesota Vikings have one of the better linebacker groups in the National Football League? Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuuinness has the Vikings with a top-10 group of linebackers, ranking them 10th in the NFL. It’s interesting to see the Vikings ranking that highly. In 2023, they had Jordan Hicks as the only proven […]
Unit and Loop lay off staff and Brex ditches co-CEO model
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at layoffs at BaaS startup Unit and car insurance company Loop, as well as Brex’s decision to abandon its co-CEO model, Apple killing its Pay Later feature, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday […]
Jio Financial unit to buy $4.32B of telecom gear from Reliance Retail
Jio Leasing Services Ltd (JLSL), a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, plans to buy customer premises equipment, devices and telecom equipment worth $ 4.32 billion from Reliance Retail over the next two financial years, according to a postal ballot notice (PDF) sent to shareholders seeking approval of the deal. JLSL is entering the business of […]