XRP Gains Institutional Support as ETF Approval Sparks Growth
XRP receives significant institutional backing following ETF approval, with its price surging as a result. This marks a major step in its position as a leadi...
FinTech News: Latest Updates on Payments, Banking, Crypto & AI
Stay informed with breaking fintech news covering digital payments, blockchain, neobanking, artificial intelligence in finance, and regulatory developments. Updated daily by our editorial team.
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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 wo...
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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...
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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 ...
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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.
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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...
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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 S...
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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 por...
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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 rel...
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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 ...
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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 inclusio...
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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?
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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.
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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 sta...
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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...
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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 billio...
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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.
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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 c...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Former Celsius CEO Sentenced to 12 Years for FraudAlexander Mashinsky, former CEO of Celsius, sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud tied to platform’s collapse and misuse of customer funds.
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Ripple Ends SEC Dispute, Recovers $75M and Clears Path for ExpansionRipple closes its SEC legal battle, recovers $75M, and sets stage for U.S. and global growth following strategic wins and shifting regulation.
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U.S. and U.K. Formalize Economic Prosperity Deal to Strengthen Trade, Digital CooperationThe U.S. and U.K. launch the Economic Prosperity Deal to reduce tariffs, streamline trade, and lay groundwork for digital and financial services cooperation.
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AltNovel and 3iQ Launch Middle East’s First Multi-Strategy Digital Assets FundAltNovel and 3iQ launch the AltNovel Digital Access Portfolio (ADAP), the Middle East’s first multi-strategy digital assets fund, regulated in Abu Dhabi.