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Enova International, a nonbank lender in Chicago, plans to gain scale by taking over Grasshopper Bank's national bank charter. The deal already faces skepticism from critics of Enova's high-cost lending model.

The payments fintech reported an $8 billion valuation as it aims to establish a second global headquarters in Silicon Valley and expand into Europe and the U.K.

A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report on Pay in 4 buy now/pay later loans offered validation for an industry that has faced criticism for expanding into everyday spending, such as food delivery.

The firm's consumer account, which offers a 3.5% yield on savings, could appeal to the founders of startups that it already serves.

Mary Carole McDonnell allegedly posed as a McDonnell-Douglas heiress to secure loans. The FBI believes she is currently hiding in Dubai.

The bank has been on a multiyear journey to deploy artificial intelligence, starting with a massive data cleanup project, chief information officer Brian Schaeffer says.

Paul Vacquier is CEO of Beagle Services, a plumbing technology company that helps homeowners prevent costly water damage through technology deployment, smart valve installation and monitoring. He works closely with insurers, agents and homeowners to tackle one of the industry's biggest loss drivers: non-weather water damage.

The Brazilian fintech is on the hunt for an acquisition since new rules approved in November forbid the use of "bank" in a brand unless the company holds a banking license, which Nubank does not.

Called Titan, it adds perks and high-end offers to lure corporate clients. Payment experts say it faces challenges in battling incumbents such as American Express.