Fintech firm Plaid raises $575 million in a secondary share sale, cutting its valuation to $6.1 billion as it charts a path to IPO.
Islamic fintech Ayan Capital raises £25 million in Shariah-compliant debt from Partners for Growth to grow its halal vehicle finance and lifestyle offering in the UK.
Visa has reportedly offered Apple $100 million to replace Mastercard as the network behind Apple Card, as fintech firms compete for influence in major payment ecosystems.
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Stablecoin issuer Circle files to go public with a $5 billion IPO on the NYSE. Backed by JPMorgan and Citigroup, the fintech firm signals a new era for crypto-linked finance.
OpenAI secures up to $40 billion in new funding led by SoftBank, aiming to boost AI research and infrastructure. The round could double its valuation to $300 billion.
Tether’s Bitcoin holdings top 92,000 BTC, making it the sixth largest single-wallet holder. Its Q1 purchases reflect a growing corporate strategy to use Bitcoin as a treasury reserve.
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Robinhood announces new online banking services with 4% APY, FDIC pass-through insurance, and physical cash delivery—available to Gold subscribers in fall 2025.
Over 16 million South Koreans now hold cryptocurrency accounts, exceeding stock investors as digital asset adoption reaches new levels amid post-election momentum.
Japanese firm Metaplanet issues ¥2 billion in zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin reserves, reinforcing its strategy as Asia’s leading corporate BTC holder.
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Revolut’s valuation climbs to $48 billion after Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust increases its stake. The digital bank sharpens focus on crypto, regulation, and future IPO prospects.
Explore Elon Musk’s high-stakes merger between xAI and X (formerly Twitter) in a $33B all-stock deal. Understand the strategy, structure, and implications for the future of AI-driven social platforms.
Elon Musk sells social media platform X to his own AI company xAI for $33 billion, aiming to integrate AI capabilities with X’s broad user base.
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Charlie Javice, founder of fintech startup Frank, found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by fabricating user data. The verdict follows a six-week trial.
CoreWeave's IPO opens below targets and closes its first trading day without gains, signaling weaker investor interest in AI startups amid broader market caution.
Fidelity is exploring stablecoins, following enhanced regulatory clarity under Donald Trump's administration.
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Cryptocurrency-friendly trading platform eToro has filed for a US IPO, aiming for a potential $5 billion valuation as it seeks to expand its investor base on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
World Liberty Financial, Donald Trump's crypto venture, announces the launch of USD1, a dollar-pegged stablecoin fully backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents.
Chime introduces Instant Loans, allowing eligible members to access up to $500 instantly with no credit check. Learn how this fintech solution aims to provide affordable and convenient borrowing.
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Tanzania leading continental efforts to promote clean cooking with President Suluhu Hassan as ambassador
The SEC drops its legal case against Ripple, ending a four-year dispute and boosting XRP’s value. What does this mean for crypto regulation and the future of XRP?