Payments Veteran Launches Stablecoin on Solana
A 175-year-old payments industry firm, Western Union, is preparing to issue a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin called USDPT on the Solana blockchain in the first half
November 2, 2025
Mastercard Eyes $2B Crypto Infrastructure Play
Mastercard is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire crypto-infrastructure provider ZeroHash for between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, marking a major step toward deeper integration
November 2, 2025
Enova International (NYSE:ENVA)
Enova International, Inc. is a leading provider of online lending and financial services to underserved consumers and small businesses. With over two decades of experience,
October 26, 2025
Mexican Fintech Plata Raises $250M Series B, Doubles Valuation to $3.1 Billion
Plata, a Mexican fintech founded by former Tinkoff Bank executives, raised $250 million in a Series B led by Kora Management, Moore Capital Management, and
October 25, 2025
Allica Bank Snaps Up UK Embedded Finance Startup Kriya
Allica Bank, a UK challenger bank focused on SME lending, has acquired embedded finance startup Kriya (formerly MarketInvoice/MarketFinance) in an all-share deal to expand into
October 25, 2025
Visa-Backed Fintech Moniepoint Raises Additional $90 Million
Moniepoint, a Visa-backed Nigerian fintech, secured an additional $90 million—bringing its latest funding round to $200 million and valuing the firm at over $1 billion.
October 25, 2025
MGT Raises $21.6M to Modernise Small Business Insurance
MGT, an AI-driven commercial insurer modernizing property and casualty (P&C) coverage for small businesses, raised $21.6 million in an oversubscribed Series B led by Mubadala
October 25, 2025
Streetbeat Raises $15M to Scale AI for Wealth Managers
Streetbeat, an AI-powered financial intelligence platform, raised $15 million in Series A funding led by CDP Venture Capital’s AI Fund, with participation from TTV Capital,
October 25, 2025
MTX Group Acquires VerifyID.ai to Strengthen Digital Identity Capabilities for Public Sector
MTX Group has acquired VerifyID.ai, an AI-powered platform specializing in digital identity verification. VerifyID.ai’s technology combines facial recognition, deepfake detection, decentralized identity, and passwordless authentication,
October 25, 2025