Connecting the dots in FinTech

Connecting the dots in FinTech is a daily newsletter and blog by Marcel van Oost, built on Ghost, that gives readers a five-minute briefing on fintech and payments news. It adds longer deep dives and reports for deeper subjects.

Recent posts The week of 13 to 17 October 2026 ran a post each day: Ramp reaching a 60 billion dollar valuation, ID Finance raising 545 million euros for its Plazo expansion, Mollie's 50 million euro AI banking initiative, the Mastercard and BVNK partnership, and "Viva Las Vegas as Money20/20 week kicks off".

Topics and format Coverage spans payment platforms, digital banking, AI in financial services, crypto and stablecoins, buy now pay later, company results and valuations, and regional fintech with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. Categories include Daily News, Deep Dives and Reports. Some articles are for paying members, and the site also lists merchandise, jobs and partnership options.

Why payments people read it The briefing compresses a day of announcements, from acquirers' funding news to stablecoin partnerships, into a short read, which suits executives who track competitors and deals.