FinTech News
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Carlyle and Citi Team Up to Support Fintech Lenders with Asset-Backed FinancingCarlyle and Citigroup partner to offer asset-backed financing to fintech lenders, addressing growing demand for scalable funding solutions.
Saturday, June 14th 2025 08:50AM -
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Mission 300: African leaders pledge to advance clean cooking solutions for Africa at milestone Energy SummitTanzania leading continental efforts to promote clean cooking with President Suluhu Hassan as ambassador
Saturday, February 1st 2025 01:00AM -
Stripe Acquires Crypto Wallet Startup Privy to Expand Blockchain Infrastructure PushStripe acquires crypto wallet startup Privy as part of its renewed crypto strategy, following its $1.1B Bridge acquisition.
Friday, June 13th 2025 05:35PM -
Coinbase and AmEx Launch Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card for U.S. SubscribersCoinbase and American Express unveil a bitcoin rewards credit card for Coinbase One subscribers, offering up to 4% back on purchases.
Friday, June 13th 2025 05:17PM -
Shopify Partners With Coinbase and Stripe to Bring USDC Payments to Everyday CommerceShopify now enables merchants to accept USDC payments through Coinbase and Stripe, streamlining stablecoin transactions without new integrations or fees.
Friday, June 13th 2025 05:06PM -
Chime Surges on IPO Debut, Betting on Payments Innovation for Long-Term GrowthChime’s stock jumped 37% in its Nasdaq debut, marking a strong return to the public markets for fintech. The digital bank now eyes payments innovation to fuel future growth.
Friday, June 13th 2025 03:57PM -
Chime IPO Raises $864M at $27 per ShareChime raises $864 million in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the fintech firm at $11.6 billion. The IPO marks a turning point for U.S. fintech listings.
Thursday, June 12th 2025 08:25PM -
Barclays Taps Copilot for AI-Driven WorkforceBarclays will roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 employees globally, embedding AI into daily workflows to streamline operations.
Wednesday, June 11th 2025 07:38PM -
IBIT Becomes Fastest-Growing ETF EverBlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF hits $70B in record time, outpacing gold and equity benchmarks as institutional crypto interest grows.
Tuesday, June 10th 2025 04:19PM -
Noah Raises $22M to Rethink Global PaymentsFintech startup Noah secures $22M to simplify cross-border payments using stablecoin infrastructure and onboard key payments veterans.
Tuesday, June 10th 2025 04:11PM -
Amazon Bets $20B on Pennsylvania Data ExpansionAmazon will invest at least $20 billion in data center infrastructure across Pennsylvania, reinforcing its AI and cloud ambitions.
Tuesday, June 10th 2025 04:01PM -
Klarna CEO Warns AI Job Losses May Trigger RecessionKlarna’s CEO says rising AI adoption could drive a recession as white-collar roles disappear, urging leaders to face the economic implications.
Monday, June 9th 2025 12:03PM -
Chime Sets IPO Price Range Ahead of June DebutChime targets up to $11.2B valuation with IPO pricing between $24 and $26 per share, raising $800M amid rapid growth and shrinking losses.
Monday, June 9th 2025 11:35AM -
Meta Eyes Historic $10B Investment in Scale AIMeta is reportedly in talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, a deal that would mark its largest external AI bet to date.
Monday, June 9th 2025 11:04AM -
The Enforcement Freeze Won’t Last—And Fintech Isn’t Ready for What Comes Next - FTW Sunday EditorialThe regulatory pullback may feel like freedom, but for fintech, it's a legal time bomb. Enforcement is down—but the law hasn't changed. That’s the real risk.
Sunday, June 8th 2025 04:09PM -
Anduril Secures $2.5B in Oversubscribed Round, Valuation Soars to $30.5BDefense tech firm Anduril raises $2.5 billion in Series G led by Founders Fund, doubling its valuation to $30.5 billion after major U.S. Army win.
Saturday, June 7th 2025 04:09PM -
California Bill Sparks Backlash Over Seizure of Inactive Crypto WalletsCalifornia Assembly passes bill allowing seizure of dormant crypto wallets after three years of inactivity, drawing mixed reactions from the industry.
Friday, June 6th 2025 05:51PM -
Lightchain AI Targets Builders as Solana and Ethereum Struggle With Developer BottlenecksLightchain AI is attracting developers with a seamless platform as Ethereum and Solana continue facing onboarding and tooling challenges.
Friday, June 6th 2025 05:35PM -
Circle Raises $1.05 Billion in Blockbuster IPO, Valued at Over $8 BillionCrypto firm Circle makes public market debut with $1.05 billion IPO, pricing shares at $31 and securing an $8.06 billion valuation.
Thursday, June 5th 2025 03:56PM -
Reddit Sues Anthropic for Alleged Misuse of User Data in AI Model TrainingReddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, accusing it of breaching contract terms and misusing user data to train AI models without permission.
Thursday, June 5th 2025 03:44PM -
Crypto Industry Presses Senate to Pass Stablecoin Bill Without AmendmentsAs the GENIUS Act nears a Senate vote, crypto lobbying groups urge lawmakers to avoid unrelated amendments and push forward stablecoin regulation.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 04:21PM -
European Card Payment Association Urges Action to Protect EU Payments SovereigntyThe European Card Payment Association calls for decisive steps to secure EU payments infrastructure amid geopolitical risks and dominance by non-European players.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 11:07AM -
SoftBank Invests $40M in Nomupay to Boost Cross-Border Payments in Japan and AsiaSoftBank backs Dublin-based Nomupay with a $40 million investment, enhancing access to Japan’s payment market through a new strategic partnership.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 03:46PM -
Classover Holdings Secures $500M to Launch Solana-Based Treasury GameNasdaq-listed Classover Holdings Inc. secures up to $500 million to develop a Solana treasury reserve strategy, aiming to integrate blockchain into corporate finance.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 03:28PM -
Robinhood Expands Global Crypto Ambitions with Bitstamp AcquisitionRobinhood finalizes $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, gaining over 50 global crypto licenses and institutional infrastructure to grow its presence in Europe and Asia.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 03:15PM