Klarna raised $1.37 billion in its U.S. IPO, debuting on the NYSE with shares closing up 15%, valuing the fintech at $17.4 billion.
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FinTech Weekly has learned that Curve investors are deeply disappointed with Lloyds’ £120m takeover, citing losses and board exits amid the deal.
New Mexico will invest $315 million in quantum computing, supporting labs, startups, and infrastructure to position the state as a leader in next-generation technology.
ASML is committing $1.5 billion to Mistral AI’s $2 billion fundraising round, becoming its top shareholder and fueling Europe’s push for AI and chipmaking independence.
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RetailPro and Onebeat have announced a partnership to bring AI-driven inventory optimization into daily retail operations, helping retailers cut costs and boost profitability in real time.
Juniper Square has announced a strategic investment from Nasdaq Ventures and a new partnership aimed at advancing integrated data and liquidity solutions for private fund managers.
French startup Mistral AI is finalizing a €2B raise at a $14B valuation, signaling Europe’s growing strength and independence in AI innovation.
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Klarna’s $14B U.S. IPO will test whether public markets are ready to embrace fintech again after years of volatility and tighter oversight.
Revolut’s secondary share sale values the fintech at $75 billion, underlining investor confidence as the firm eyes a UK banking license.
The Dutch central bank fined neobank Bunq €2.6 million for repeated AML control failures, highlighting wider scrutiny in Dutch finance.
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Klarna announces a €1.4 billion financing deal with Santander, reinforcing liquidity as it prepares for a New York IPO later in 2025.
Klarna agrees to transfer up to $26 billion of U.S. BNPL loans to Nelnet, freeing capital for growth while Nelnet enters fintech lending.
Midas secures global fintech investor backing in Series B to expand advanced trading products and upgrade security infrastructure.
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Tanzania leading continental efforts to promote clean cooking with President Suluhu Hassan as ambassador
EBANX projects Latin America’s SaaS sector to reach USD 46 billion by 2027, with Brazil leading growth through Pix and localized payment solutions.
Klarna reported second quarter 2025 results with revenue of $823 million, its fifth consecutive profitable quarter, and record levels of on-time payments from 111 million active consumers.
KindlyMD (NASDAQ: NAKA) finalized its merger with Nakamoto Holdings, raising $540 million to fund Bitcoin purchases and unveiling new leadership and board members.
Nayax (Nasdaq: NYAX) posted second quarter 2025 results with revenue up 22% to $95.6 million, recurring revenue growing 32%, and operating profit boosted by a one-time gain.
Investors in N26 are preparing to remove its founders after BaFin faulted the German digital bank’s controls, raising pressure on leadership and suspending a key funding round.
Remitly will integrate stablecoins into its global payments network, adding a new wallet, payout options, and tokenized treasury tools to lower remittance costs and improve reliability in over 170 countries.
Crypto and fintech executives are urging President Trump to block new bank fees on customer data, warning they could stifle innovation, limit consumer choice, and weaken U.S. leadership in digital assets.