Fintech Brex transitions to single-CEO model, discusses IPO, financials, and secondary sale plans
Since fintech startup Brex’s inception in 2017, its two co-founders Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi have run the company as co-CEOs.
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Tech startups rush to evaluate consequences of Evolve Bank data breach
On Wednesday, Evolve Bank and Trust, a financial institution that is popular with fintech startups, revealed that it had fallen victim to a cyberattac
US Government Increases Sanctions Against Spyware Maker Intellexa
The U.S. government announced on Monday that it has expanded financial sanctions against five individuals and a corporate entity linked to the spyware
To enhance security, avoid answering unknown phone calls
How do you know that the person on the other end of a phone call is really who they say they are?
JPMorgan in Talks to Acquire Goldman's Apple Card Business
JPMorgan Chase is in discussions to take over the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Trump campaign hack-and-leak reminiscent of 2016 with a different media response
This weekend, Politico dropped a news bombshell: A person who only goes by “Robert” had shared with the news organization documents allegedly stolen f
HubSpot launches investigation into customer account hacks
Marketing and sales software giant HubSpot confirmed on Friday that it is currently investigating a cybersecurity incident.
Security Experts Express Concerns Over Telegram’s Small Engineering Team
Over the weekend, a clip from a recent interview with Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov went semi-viral on X (previously Twitter). In the video, Durov te
US charges Russian civilian for allegedly helping GRU spies target Ukrainian government systems with data-destroying malware
The Department of Justice has charged a Russian civilian with conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian government computer systems as part of a widespread hack
Fisker Plans Further Layoffs Amid Cash Shortage and Looming Bankruptcy
Fisker says it’s planning more layoffs less than two months after cutting 15% of its workforce, as the EV startup scrambles to raise cash to stay aliv
Consumer-Grade Spyware Discovered on Check-in Computers in US Hotels
An investigation by TechCrunch has revealed the presence of a consumer-grade spyware app running on the check-in systems of three Wyndham hotels in th
Researchers find Bumble and Hinge fixed vulnerability that allowed stalkers to pinpoint users’ locations to 2 meters
A group of researchers said they found that vulnerabilities in the design of some dating apps, including the popular Bumble and Hinge, allowed malicio
Lineaje raises $20M to help organizations combat software supply chain threats
The software supply chain faces threats from all sides. A 2024 report by the Ponemon Institute found that over half of organizations have experienced
Mercury's Expansion into Software and Ramp's Potential M&A Targets
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at Mercury’s latest expansions, wallet-as-a-service startup Ansa’s raise and more!
When Accelerators Fail: Founders Share Stories of Lost Startups
Lacey Hunter thought all was well as she put her startup through the three-month Newchip accelerator. Then the organization filed for bankruptcy in Ma