This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 27/01

This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 27/01

Fintech Payfare has unveiled a new rewards programme powered by Cardlytics . Payfare provides instant payout and digital banking solutions for the gig economy, including platforms Uber, Lyft and DoorDash. With this addition, Payfare cardholders can now earn cash back when they shop thousands of local and national brands. Santander has launched Zinia, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform. The technology behind Zinia has operated in Germany for the past year, acquiring more than two million customers. Zinia will be rolled-out across Santander’s markets starting in 2022 with the Netherlands. EarlyBird , the platform for parents, family and friends to collectively invest in a child’s future, has launched EarlyBird Crypto. Parents can now also add Bitcoin and Ethereum to the portfolio they manage for their child. Parents who sign up for the EarlyBird Crypto waitlist will get early access to the offering later this year, a $25 sign-up bonus, as well as an eight-part educational email series. Fintech firm Pello Capital has launched the Oratio Project, a tech-led charity campaign that aims to help combat and reverse homelessness in the UK. The initiative offers homeless individuals access to contactless NFC cards to raise donations and spend vouchers at accredited