FinTech News
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KindlyMD Shareholders Approve Merger with Nakamoto Holdings, Paving Way for Bitcoin-Driven Healthcare InnovationKindlyMD shareholders have approved a merger with Nakamoto Holdings, a Bitcoin-focused company. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2025, aims to integrate crypto strategy into the healthcare space.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 10:13AM -
Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill With Bipartisan Support Amid Political DisputesThe U.S. Senate voted 65–32 to begin debate on stablecoin regulation, moving forward despite partisan disputes over the Trump family’s crypto ties and controversy surrounding the GENIUS Act.
Wednesday, May 21st 2025 07:50AM -
Revolut Commits $1.1 Billion to France in Push to Become Europe’s Top BankRevolut is investing €1.1 billion in France over the next three years to establish itself as a major player in European banking, with plans to expand across the continent and into global markets.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 11:42AM -
Coinbase Enters S&P 500, Cementing Crypto's Position in Traditional FinanceCoinbase has joined the S&P 500, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to do so. The move signals crypto’s growing role in mainstream finance, despite ongoing legal and cybersecurity concerns.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 11:11AM -
XRP Gains Institutional Support as ETF Approval Sparks GrowthXRP receives significant institutional backing following ETF approval, with its price surging as a result. This marks a major step in its position as a leading alternative asset.
Monday, May 19th 2025 04:56PM -
AI Startup Cohere Acquires Ottogrid to Enhance Market Research AutomationAI startup Cohere has acquired Ottogrid, a Vancouver-based platform for automating market research, as part of its strategy to enhance data enrichment and workflow automation.
Monday, May 19th 2025 04:27PM -
Capital One Completes Acquisition of Discover Financial ServicesCapital One completes its acquisition of Discover Financial Services, marking a major step in the financial services industry. The deal expands Capital One’s product offerings and strengthens its commitment to local communities.
Monday, May 19th 2025 11:50AM -
The Destiny of Decentralization: Can Bitcoin Keep Its Soul in a World of Institutions and Politics? - FTW Sunday EditorialThe evolution of Bitcoin from a decentralized digital currency to a mainstream financial asset, examining the implications of institutional and governmental adoption.
Sunday, May 18th 2025 07:01AM -
U.S. and UAE Partner on Massive AI Data Center CampusThe U.S. and UAE announce a groundbreaking AI data center campus in Abu Dhabi, marking a major collaboration in AI infrastructure and cloud services.
Saturday, May 17th 2025 09:51AM -
CoreWeave Plans $23 Billion Investment to Expand AI InfrastructureAI cloud hosting company CoreWeave plans a massive investment of up to $23 billion this year to expand its infrastructure, aiming to meet growing demand from major clients like Microsoft and OpenAI.
Saturday, May 17th 2025 07:40AM -
Coinbase Confirms SEC Investigation into User Metrics Amid Stock DropCoinbase confirms the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into its reported user metrics. The company, under the Trump administration's SEC, aims to resolve the issue regarding overstated "verified users."
Friday, May 16th 2025 07:19PM -
Trump’s World Liberty Fi Acquires EOS Tokens Amid Rebranding to VaultaWorld Liberty Fi, the crypto fund backed by Trump, acquires EOS tokens ahead of the token’s rebranding to Vaulta. The purchase adds to the fund’s growing portfolio, raising questions about the project's future.
Friday, May 16th 2025 07:06PM -
Nirvana Labs Secures $6M in New Funding to Accelerate Growth in Web3 Cloud InfrastructureNirvana Labs raises $6M in seed extension funding, co-led by Crucible Capital and Jump Crypto, to expand its Web3-focused cloud infrastructure and reduce reliance on traditional hyperscalers.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 04:43PM -
David Bailey’s Nakamoto to Merge with KindlyMD, Launching Bitcoin Treasury with $510 Million PIPENakamoto, led by Bitcoin advocate David Bailey, announces a merger with KindlyMD to launch a Bitcoin treasury, raising $510 million in PIPE and $200 million in convertible notes.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 04:25PM -
Visa Partners with UPU to Boost Digital Financial Inclusion GloballyVisa and the Universal Postal Union team up to expand digital financial services and enhance cross-border payments, aiming to drive global financial inclusion and economic growth.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 03:29PM -
Chime Files to Go Public: A New Test for the Fintech IPO MarketChime Financial has filed to go public, setting the stage for a crucial test in the fintech IPO market. Will it succeed where others have faltered?
Thursday, May 15th 2025 11:25AM -
eToro Soars in Trading Debut: A Positive Signal for the Fintech IPO MarketeToro’s stock market debut shows promise, with its share price soaring by 30%. This strong performance could signal a revival for fintech IPOs.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 10:56AM -
AI Startup Perplexity’s Valuation Jumps to $14 Billion Following $500 Million Funding RoundPerplexity’s valuation has surged to $14 billion in a new $500 million funding round led by Accel, marking significant investor interest in generative AI startups.
Wednesday, May 14th 2025 10:35AM -
Trump Brothers Eric and Donald Jr. to Take American Bitcoin Public in Nasdaq MergerEric and Donald Trump Jr. are taking American Bitcoin public in an all-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The company aims to build a scalable Bitcoin accumulation platform.
Tuesday, May 13th 2025 11:04AM -
Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Guest List Reveals Global Crypto Investors, Including Chinese Billionaire Justin SunPresident Trump’s upcoming dinner with memecoin buyers features a diverse guest list, with foreign investors, including Justin Sun, the Chinese crypto billionaire, among the top winners.
Tuesday, May 13th 2025 09:48AM -
Monzo Prepares for Potential £6B IPO With Morgan Stanley SupportUK digital bank Monzo gears up for a potential £6 billion IPO with Morgan Stanley advising; listing could take place in early 2026.
Monday, May 12th 2025 11:01AM -
OpenAI and Microsoft Restructure Partnership to Clear Path for IPOOpenAI is renegotiating its partnership with Microsoft to enable a future IPO, while retaining access to its AI models and shifting toward a public benefit corporation.
Monday, May 12th 2025 09:39AM -
Klarna Reverses Course on AI Customer Support, Resumes Human HiringKlarna is resuming customer service hiring after CEO admits AI-only support led to lower quality; aims to restore human presence.
Monday, May 12th 2025 08:35AM -
The Deal Before the Deal - FTW Sunday EditorialThe U.S.–U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal isn’t a fintech agreement — but it might be the next best thing. Here’s what to watch.
Sunday, May 11th 2025 07:10AM -
Nvidia-Backed AI21 Labs Raising $300M to Scale Proprietary LLMsIsraeli AI startup AI21 is raising a $300M round to build its own large language models, with support from Nvidia and Google.
Saturday, May 10th 2025 06:31PM