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Block Layoffs: Jack Dorsey Cuts 4,000 Jobs & AI Is Why
Block cut 40% of its workforce in a single day, and Jack Dorsey says every company is next. Here's what the numbers say about AI, jobs, and what's really coming.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 277 min read


Stripe Eyes Potential Acquisition of PayPal — A Mega Shakeup in Digital Payments
PayPal’s stock is moving on reports of a potential Stripe acquisition. We analyze the massive implications this "megamerger".

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 264 min read


Visa Is Now in the Working Capital Business — And Lendistry Is How It Gets There
Visa has launched a $100 million working capital facility for small businesses, with Lendistry as its distribution partner.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 245 min read


CAN Capital's Equipment Finance Grab: What the Republic Bank Finance Acquisition Signals for the Alt-Lending Landscape
CAN Capital has acquired Republic Bank Finance's equipment finance platform, turning a working capital specialist into a full-spectrum small business lender.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 234 min read


No One Is Above the Law: Two Recent Fraud Cases That Prove Accountability Still Matters
From a $40 million Houston bank fraud scheme to a South Florida deputy's PPP loan scam, two new cases show how financial fraud is being prosecuted.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 235 min read


Deal Flow: Wayflyer Reloads with $250M Facility to Accelerate US Expansion
Dublin-based fintech Wayflyer has locked in a $250 million credit facility from ATLAS SP Partners, doubling down on its US expansion from its new Charlotte hub.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 232 min read


RBFC Executive Director Mary Donohue on their advocacy efforts & Funders Forum + Brokers Expo
Having a say in how the revenue-based financing product is legislated across the country is vital, and the group leading the way is the Revenue Based Finance Coalition.

Shane Mahabir
Feb 201 min read


Small Business Owners Are Resilient — But the BOSS Report Numbers Tell a Harder Story
Bluevine's 2026 BOSS report reveals a massive shift: SMBs are prioritizing cash flow over growth, rapidly adopting AI, and demanding digital-first banking tools.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 172 min read


How Funder Intel Is Quietly Becoming the Alternative Lending Industry's Best-Kept Secret
Discover how Funder Intel connects brokers, lenders, and fintech professionals through media, networking, introductions, tools, and exclusive content.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 173 min read


The Ultimate Revenue Based Financing Calculator Guide: Analyzing the Real Cost of Capital
If you are looking for a reliable Revenue Based Financing calculator, you need more than just a simple factor rate tool—you need a way to visualize how daily or weekly payments impact your bottom line.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 142 min read


A Family Affair in Fraud: Sentenced for $11.5M in Pandemic Loans
Four defendants sentenced to federal prison for a massive $11.5M PPP and EIDL fraud involving 120 pandemic loans. Get the full case breakdown and analysis.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 132 min read


SBA Suspends 111,620 California Borrowers Over PPP & EIDL Fraud - Facts vs. Claims
The SBA suspended over 111,000 California borrowers tied to suspected PPP and EIDL fraud. Here’s what the agency claims and how it compares to documented federal enforcement.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 123 min read


Kris Roglieri's sentencing is pushed back again
By the time Kris Roglieri learns the number of years in prison he will serve, it will have been almost four months after he pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.

Shane Mahabir
Feb 101 min read


AdvanceIQ.ai Launches AIQ Platform for SMB Lending | Analysis
AdvanceIQ.ai launches AIQ Platform with AI-powered risk scoring and portfolio intelligence for merchant cash advance and SMB lending. Read our analysis.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 73 min read


Lightspeed Capital Surges 34%: A Deep Dive into Q3 2026 Results
An analyst’s view on Lightspeed’s Q3 2026 earnings. Discover how Lightspeed Capital’s 34% growth is reshaping the merchant lending and fintech landscape.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 63 min read


Sage and Lendio Bring Embedded Financing to the Point of Business Formation
Lendio has partnered with Company Sage to bring embedded capital to the Wyoming LLC Attorney platform. This move signals the expansion of embedded finance...

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 43 min read
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