FinTech News
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UK Concerns Grow Over Crypto Leanings in PoliticsUK officials raise alarms about crypto’s role in politics after Musk’s Whitehall talk and reports of sponsors tied to scams, pushing calls to ban donations.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 10:38AM -
Bivial Launches Instant 24/7 Swiss Franc PaymentsZurich fintech Bivial introduces instant 24/7 Swiss Franc payments, combining blockchain with banking rails to cut costs and speed transfers.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 10:12AM -
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 02:12PM -
IDC Pushes to Oust Curve Chair Amid Lloyds Deal DisputeInvestor IDC Ventures seeks removal of Curve chair Lord Fink as tensions mount over the £120m Lloyds takeover, deepening concerns first revealed by FinTech Weekly.
Friday, September 19th 2025 08:47PM -
Why FinTech Firms Are Raising Record Amounts of Capital in 2025From London to Riyadh, fintech firms like SumUp, HALA, Tamara, VentureSouq, and Chip are securing billions. Here’s why global investors are betting big on digital finance.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 11:47AM -
Tamara Secures Up to $2.4 Billion in Shariah-Compliant Financing to Expand FinTech ServicesSaudi fintech Tamara secures a $2.4 billion Shariah-compliant financing package from Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Apollo to expand its buy-now-pay-later and credit products across the Gulf region.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 09:41AM -
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 12:10PM -
HALA Raises $157 Million in Series B to Expand FinTech Services for Saudi SMEsSaudi Arabia’s HALA secures $157 million Series B funding to expand embedded financial services for MSMEs, strengthen its market presence, and support Vision 2030 goals.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 09:23AM -
Chip Secures £6 Million in Funding, Valued at Over £208 MillionUK-based digital wealth management platform Chip has raised £6 million at a valuation of £208 million, with Channel 4 Ventures leading the round and retail investors gaining new liquidity options.
Monday, September 15th 2025 11:05AM -
VentureSouq Secures Major Backing for Second FinTech Fund in MENAGCC-based venture capital firm VentureSouq has closed its second FinTech Fund, targeting early-stage fintech and SaaS startups across MENA, with support from leading regional and international investors.
Monday, September 15th 2025 10:56AM -
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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 -
SumUp Weighs Stock Market Listing That Could Value Firm at $15 BillionLondon-based fintech SumUp is preparing for a possible stock market listing worth up to $15 billion, considering both London and New York as potential venues. The decision could be pivotal for the London Stock Exchange.
Monday, September 15th 2025 10:49AM -
Klarna Raises $1.37 Billion in New York IPO, Shares Close Up 15%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.
Friday, September 12th 2025 10:22PM -
Exclusive: Investor Frustration Grows Over Lloyds’ £120m Curve TakeoverFinTech Weekly has learned that Curve investors are deeply disappointed with Lloyds’ £120m takeover, citing losses and board exits amid the deal.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 11:47AM -
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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 -
New Mexico Commits $315 Million to Quantum Computing AmbitionsNew Mexico will invest $315 million in quantum computing, supporting labs, startups, and infrastructure to position the state as a leader in next-generation technology.
Monday, September 8th 2025 01:28PM -
ASML to Take Major Stake in Mistral AI With $1.5 Billion InvestmentASML 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.
Monday, September 8th 2025 02:50AM -
RetailPro and Onebeat Join Forces to Turn Inventory into a Real-Time Profit EngineRetailPro 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.
Sunday, September 7th 2025 07:40PM -
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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 -
Juniper Square Secures Strategic Investment from Nasdaq Ventures to Drive Innovation in Private MarketsJuniper 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.
Sunday, September 7th 2025 07:27PM -
Mistral AI Nears €2 Billion Raise, Driving Europe’s Bid for AI IndependenceFrench startup Mistral AI is finalizing a €2B raise at a $14B valuation, signaling Europe’s growing strength and independence in AI innovation.
Sunday, September 7th 2025 11:49AM -
Klarna’s U.S. IPO Puts Fintech Confidence to the TestKlarna’s $14B U.S. IPO will test whether public markets are ready to embrace fintech again after years of volatility and tighter oversight.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2025 05:46PM -
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Thursday, April 3rd 2025 11:30AM -
Revolut Share Sale Lifts Valuation to $75 Billion as Expansion AcceleratesRevolut’s secondary share sale values the fintech at $75 billion, underlining investor confidence as the firm eyes a UK banking license.
Monday, September 1st 2025 09:11PM -
Dutch Regulator Fines Bunq €2.6 Million Over AML ShortcomingsThe Dutch central bank fined neobank Bunq €2.6 million for repeated AML control failures, highlighting wider scrutiny in Dutch finance.
Tuesday, August 26th 2025 09:36PM