The 50 Hottest Fintech Startups In 2026

Even as AI took center stage in 2025, many fintechs–especially those with a business-to-business focus–thrived.

The Future Of Insurance: Fintech 50 2026

From one startup that tries to simplify the confusion of selecting health insurance to another that uses aerial imagery instead of in-person inspectors, five insurtech businesses made our Fintech 50.

New AI-Managed ETFs Remove Human Stock Pickers Entirely. Here’s What That Means

Most active fund managers can’t beat the S&P 500 over time. Now AI wants the job. Here’s what the research actually shows.

Stellantis $26.5 Billion EV Debacle May Prompt Brand Purge

Stellantis shares recovered slightly after crashing Friday on news of its $26.5 billion EV calamity. This could prompt action to rationalize often overlapping brands.

China’s Geely, Hiding In Plain Sight, Cranks Up European Auto Campaign

BYD is favorite to beat SAIC’s MG and the Chery brands to be China’s market share leader in Europe by 2030, but newcomer Geely will soon be in the fast lane.

This $1,000-A-Year Credit-Boosting Service Rarely Improves Scores—But Still Takes Your Money

More than a year after being cut off by the credit bureaus, San Francisco fintech company TomoCredit continues to sell an exorbitant, misleading service and makes its subscription extremely difficult to cancel.

European Auto Makers Face Tough 2026 Tests As China Accelerates

European automakers face a volatile year, squeezed by weak markets and regulation uncertainty while rushing to electrify and defending against Chinese competition.

Why Capital One’s $5 Billion Acquisition Of Fintech Brex Could Be Another Masterstroke For Billionaire Richard Fairbank

Corporate credit cards may seem mundane, but adding Brex to Capital One’s credit card platform, which now includes Discover, and applying its technology-first approach creates big opportunities for the Virginia-based bank.

Chinese Auto Sales In Europe Could Peak At 15% – Report

Sales of Chinese autos in Europe will peak at a market share of between 12 and 15% between 2030 and 2035, helped by building an increasing number of local factories.

Why A Fintech Unicorn Is Donating Millions To Start A Credit Union

Aven, a startup valued at $2 billion that offers a home equity line of credit (HELOC) through a credit card, says credit unions are a proven way to lower consumers’ borrowing costs.