As @Wise US President & CTO @harshsinha shared, his experience living across India, the UK, and the US is tied to Wise’s mission. Navigating multiple bank accounts and currencies is a challenge for consumers and businesses. Wise’s aim is to make cross-border payments and managing money globally faster, simpler, and more convenient. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/DpBBl-QjMFQ?si=faoc… Sponsored commercial content. Produced by Semafor's commercial team. Semafor's editorial staff had no role in this video's creation or distribution.

👏Excited to see Trump Accounts expanded to foster youth! Today’s announcement is a big step toward building financial security for 330,000 children in foster care. Congratulations to @FLOTUS and @SecScottBessent on this initiative.

We congratulate Brian Johnson on his nomination by President Trump to serve as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Johnson brings deep experience in consumer financial regulation, including serving as CFPB Deputy Director and helping launch the agency's Office of Innovation. We look forward to engaging with Director-designate Johnson on policies that promote competition, expand access to financial services, and protect consumers. Read our full statement below ⬇️ ftassociation.org/fta-congra…

Millions of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and the financial pressure that comes with it is daunting. 📊💳 Fintech products like Buy Now Pay Later are helping consumers bridge cash flow gaps, manage everyday expenses, and access more flexible financial tools without the burden of revolving debt. At the FTA x @semafor Banking on the Future Forum, @zip_usa US CEO Joe Heck shared why this conversation hits close to home and why the traditional financial system needs to do better for everyday Americans 🇺🇸 Watch the full conversation ⬇️ youtu.be/4zTt2g0xnTU?si=39qp… Sponsored commercial content. Produced by Semafor's commercial team. Semafor's editorial staff had no role in this video's creation or distribution.

Big news for @tryramp: the company has raised $750M in a new funding round, reaching a $44B valuation. The milestone reflects how Ramp is transforming financial operations, using technology like AI to automate time-consuming tasks like expense reporting, invoice processing, and bookkeeping. These breakthroughs help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and give teams back valuable time. Today, Ramp serves more than 70,000 businesses, continuing to show how fintech innovation can simplify and modernize the way companies manage their finances. Read the entire blog: ramp.com/blog/ramp-at-44-bil…

Check out the Odd Lots podcast featuring @stripe's Co-Founder & President, @collision, as they discuss the future of agentic commerce, how AI agents are reshaping online shopping, and how brands can adapt as AI becomes an increasingly important part of the purchasing journey. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Today, Ramp raised $750M at a $44B valuation. Last time we grew this fast, we were 1/20th the size. For 2000 years, business was built on two pillars. Today, a third: intelligence. It’s your least governed cost. It’s also your single greatest opportunity.

Please join us in welcoming Super.com to the FTA! 🎉 Super.com is helping consumers better manage their financial lives by expanding access to tools that support credit building and access to cash. Their work reflects the power of fintech to create more inclusive and accessible financial opportunities for everyday Americans. We’re excited to work together to advance policies that support innovation, consumer choice, and greater financial access. Welcome to the FTA! 🚀 #PoweredByFintech #Fintech

We are thrilled to welcome the newest addition to our team, Brigit Carroll! 🎉 Brigit joins FTA as Senior Director of State Government Affairs, where she will represent the fintech industry and advocate for financial innovation before state legislators, regulatory agencies, and other key state forums. She brings deep expertise in public affairs and global payments, including nearly seven years at @Wise. Please join us in welcoming Brigit to FTA! Read more: ftassociation.org/fta-welcom…