9fin Raises $170M Series C at $1.3B Valuation
9fin, a UK–based AI-native platform for global debt markets, has raised $170 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation, signaling strong investor
April 5, 2026
Cross River Banks $50M to Double Down on AI, Crypto, and Embedded Finance
Cross River Bank’s parent company, CRB Group, has raised $50 million in common equity capital from existing investors, including funds advised by T. Rowe Price,
April 3, 2026
Acclaim Brings $34M and Voice-First AI to the U.S. Enterprise Market
Acclaim, an AI-powered customer experience platform built for regulated industries, has announced its formal entry into the U.S. market, backed by a $34 million Series
April 3, 2026
From Tweets to Transactions: Inside X’s April Money Launch
X Money is X’s (formerly Twitter) new built-in digital payments and financial services feature. It aims to transform X into an “everything app” by combining
March 29, 2026
Affirm, Fintech Stocks Hit by Private-Credit Jitters. Why You Shouldn’t Panic Just Yet.
Affirm and other fintech stocks sold off because investors feared that growing stress in private credit, seen in redemption limits, defaults, and weaker loan performance,
March 29, 2026
Isracard Reportedly Acquires Esh Bank at $130M Valuation
Isracard’s reported acquisition of Esh Bank at a $130 million valuation suggests a strategic shortcut into digital banking, allowing an incumbent payments player to buy
March 29, 2026
Kalshi Gets $1 Billion in New $22 Billion Funding Round
Kalshi’s reported $1 billion-plus round at a $22 billion valuation signals that investors are treating prediction markets as a breakout financial infrastructure category. This shift
March 29, 2026
Reddit is Weighing Identity Verification Methods to Combat Its Bot Problem
Reddit’s exploration of Face ID, Touch ID, and other verification methods shows the company is trying to solve a real bot problem, but it is
March 29, 2026
Steward Raises $5 Million in Funding
Steward’s $5 million raise signals investor belief that compliance in private markets is a strong AI automation opportunity, especially in complex AML workflows where manual
March 29, 2026