2026-02-18
TechCrunch
Data breach at fintech giant Figure affects close to a million customers
A significant data breach at fintech company Figure compromised personal information for nearly one million customers, including names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and emails. This represents a major security incident with potential regulatory and business implications for the fintech sector.
2025-12-18
TechCrunch
These 21-year-old dropouts raised $2M to build Givefront, a fintech for nonprofits
Givefront, a Y Combinator-backed fintech startup founded by 21-year-old dropouts, has raised $2M to build fundraising and donation management tools for nonprofits. This represents a notable fintech launch targeting an underserved market segment with institutional backing.
2025-12-03
TechCrunch
Fintech firm Marquis alerts dozens of US banks and credit unions of a data breach after ransomware attack
Fintech firm Marquis disclosed a ransomware attack affecting dozens of US banks and credit unions, with hackers stealing personal information, financial records, and Social Security numbers of hundreds of thousands of customers. This is a significant regulatory and financial services incident with potential downstream impacts on affected financial institutions.