FinTech News
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The Quiet Return: What Chime’s IPO Tells Us About the New Fintech Normal - FTW Sunday EditorialChime’s IPO marks a turning point for fintech — not a return to hype, but a reset toward sustainability. What its public debut reveals about investor expectations, payments strategy, and the new market standard for digital banks.
Sunday, June 15th 2025 09:21AM -
PayPal to Expand PYUSD Stablecoin to Stellar for Faster, Cheaper Global PaymentsPayPal plans to launch PYUSD on the Stellar blockchain, expanding its stablecoin's utility for real-world payments, remittances, and financing—pending regulatory approval.
Saturday, June 14th 2025 10:06AM -
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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Qualco Group Shares Listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock ExchangeQualco Group is now listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock Exchange, following an oversubscribed public offering. The move marks a new chapter for the financial technology firm as it expands its role in Greece’s growing tech sector.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 08:16PM -
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 -
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 02:12PM -
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 -
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 12:10PM -
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 -
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Qenta Acquires Pipit Global to Launch Universal Payments PlatformWith Pipit’s global cash-in network onboard, Qenta unifies legacy rails and blockchain to cut the cost and complexity of remittances
Thursday, May 1st 2025 04:28PM -
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 -
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FundThrough Acquires Ampla, Strengthening its Digital-First Invoice Funding SolutionThe leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 04:30PM -
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 -
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Investing.com Launches WarrenAI - A Cutting-Edge AI-Driven ‘Financial Researcher’Leveraging a wealth of unprecedented real-time premium data, “WarrenAI” brings unprecedented AI capabilities to investing, combining ChatGPT-like technology with unparalleled market data and analytical prowess.
Monday, April 21st 2025 12:52PM -
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