Nant Global Finance Completes Multiple Acquisitions to Launch Blockchain Capital Markets Platform
Nant Global Finance announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled capital markets platform, following the completion of several strategic acquisitions on Jan 2 2026. The firm acquired GlobexUS Holdings Corp, BlockAgent, Inc., and Equity Stock Transfer, LLC, and signed agreements to acquire AOS, Inc., Digital Offering, LLC, and Arkonis Capital LLC, pending FINRA approval. The platform aims to modernize public market infrastructure for NASDAQ, NYSE and other exchanges.

Ping Identity Acquires Keyless, Expanding Biometric Authentication Capabilities
Identity and access management leader Ping Identity announced the acquisition of Keyless, a privacy‑preserving biometric authentication startup. The deal integrates Keyless’s zero‑knowledge biometric technology into Ping Identity’s platform, enhancing secure, passwordless login for enterprise customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Airwallex Raises $330M in Series G Round
Global payments firm Airwallex announced a $330 million Series G funding round, backed by investors such as T. Rowe Price Associates, Activant, Lingotto and Robinhood Ventures, valuing the company at $8 billion. The capital will support its U.S. expansion and accelerate...

Socure Acquires BNPL Consumer Credit Database Qlarifi
Identity verification platform Socure announced the acquisition of BNPL consumer credit database Qlarifi, creating a unified real-time credit infrastructure for BNPL lenders. The deal, announced on December 23, 2025, combines Socure's identity graph with Qlarifi's transaction data to improve fraud...

CVB Financial Acquires Heritage Commerce in $811M Merger
CVB Financial Corp, the parent of Citizens Business Bank, announced a definitive all‑stock merger with Heritage Commerce Corp valued at approximately $811 million. Under the agreement, CVB Financial shareholders will own about 77% of the combined company, with the transaction slated...

Imprint Raises $150M Series D, Reaches Unicorn Status
Imprint, a New York‑based co‑brand financial platform, announced a $150 million Series D round led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Hedosophia, Spice Capital, Thrive Capital, Ribbit Capital and Timeless, valuing the company at $1.2 billion and achieving unicorn status. The...

Givefront Raises $2M Seed Round Led by Script Capital
YC‑backed fintech Givefront, which builds a financial platform for U.S. nonprofits, announced a $2 million seed round. The round was led by Script Capital with participation from Y Combinator, C3 Ventures, Phoenix Fund and several angel investors, and will be used to scale...

United Fintech Secures Minority Investment From Dansk Vækstkapital
United Fintech, a fintech infrastructure provider, announced a new minority equity investment from Dansk Vækstkapital, marking its sixth institutional backer and second addition this month. The funding adds to United Fintech’s existing banking investors, including Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske...

Mollie to Acquire GoCardless for €1.1bn
Dutch payments platform Mollie announced it will acquire UK fintech GoCardless in a €1.1 billion transaction. The acquisition, expected to close in mid‑2026, will combine Mollie's card payment capabilities with GoCardless' direct‑debit services, expanding the combined entity's customer base to around...