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Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Verdane to Acquire Augmentum Fintech in £185.7M Take Private Deal
London‑based Augmentum Fintech has agreed to be acquired by Norwegian private‑equity group Verdane in a cash deal valued at approximately £185.7 million. The offer, made through Frontier BidCo, proposes 111 pence per share, a 27% premium to the pre‑announcement price, and will take Augmentum private pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
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Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Zafran Security Secures $60M Series C Funding with Amex Ventures and Existing Backers
Zafran Security, an AI-native threat exposure management startup, announced the closing of a $60 million Series C round. Amex Ventures joined the round alongside existing investors Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts. The capital will fuel Zafran’s AI-driven security platform expansion...
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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Tether Invests in Whop to Integrate Stablecoin Payments
Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, announced a strategic investment in Whop, a US‑based digital marketplace for creators. While the investment amount was not disclosed, the deal will see Whop integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit to enable self‑custodial USD₮ and USA₮...
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Deals•Feb 21, 2026
Monark Markets Raises $8.1M in Strategic Financing
Monark Markets, a New York‑based fintech platform, announced $8.1 million in strategic financing led by F‑Prime with participation from The Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners and BBAE Holdings. The capital will be used to expand its API‑first infrastructure, integrate with...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Databricks Raises Over $7B in New Funding, Including $5B Equity at $134B Valuation
Databricks announced it has closed more than $7 billion in new funding, comprising roughly $5 billion in equity at a $134 billion valuation and $2 billion in debt capacity. The capital will back AI-driven initiatives like Lakebase and Genie, and strengthen its position in...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group Extends £200M Revolving Credit Facility to Sovereign Network Group
Lloyds Banking Group has provided a £200 million revolving credit facility to Sovereign Network Group (SNG), a UK housing association formed in 2023. The facility aims to accelerate construction of new social homes and fund energy‑efficient upgrades, building on a prior...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Allianz Global Investors Secures Over €1 Billion for Infrastructure Credit Fund
Allianz Global Investors announced that its Allianz Infrastructure Credit Opportunities Fund II closed its third closing, securing €1.007 billion in commitments from institutional investors. The fund will invest in senior and junior debt across energy, transportation, communications and other infrastructure projects,...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Rezolve Ai Acquires Reward for $230M
Rezolve Ai, a Nasdaq‑listed AI‑driven commerce and payments platform, announced the acquisition of Reward, a customer engagement and commerce media provider, for $230 million. The deal combines Reward’s engagement and intelligence capabilities with Rezolve Ai’s conversational commerce and agentic AI platform,...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Payments Firm Levl Raises $7M in Seed Round
Levl, a unified platform for fiat and stablecoin payments, announced the closing of a $7 million seed round led by Galaxy Ventures, with participation from Protagonist, Deus X, Blockchain Builders Fund, OpenFX, FalconX, CMCC and Variant Fund. The funding will support expansion...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Alpaca Markets Bolsters Offerings with Fixed Income Expansion and Enhanced Investor Protections
Alpaca Markets announced the integration of U.S. corporate bonds into its Broker API, adding over 500 investment‑grade and high‑yield issues alongside its existing Treasury bill offerings. The fintech also raised its excess SIPC protection, now covering up to $75 million in...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Fixed Income Electronic Trading Platform Trumid Reports Significant Surge in Trade Volume
Trumid’s January 2026 results show a dramatic surge in electronic bond trading, with average daily volume climbing to $9.9 billion—a 44% year‑over‑year increase and a 101% jump from December. The platform’s market share rose 12% overall and 21% in the US...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Digital Assets Firm Tether to Hire More Staff as Part of Business Expansion Strategy
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is channeling its soaring profits into a major expansion. The firm has grown to roughly 300 employees and plans to add 150 more over the next 18 months, emphasizing engineering, AI,...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Afreximbank Announces 8 Accelerator Finalists
Afreximbank has announced the eight finalists of its inaugural Accelerator program, chosen from more than 1,600 applications. The three‑month initiative, starting in March, will provide each startup with up to $250,000 in equity financing, mentorship, and access to the bank’s...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
SpaceX to Merge with xAI in $1.25 Trillion Deal
SpaceX announced a merger with Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, creating a combined entity valued at $1.25 trillion, with xAI alone valued at $250 billion. The deal positions the new firm for a potential IPO as early as June, which...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Blockchain Analytics Firm Elliptic Examines Financial Crime Risks of Stablecoins
Elliptic, a blockchain analytics firm, warns that stablecoins—now over $300 billion in market value—are being exploited for large‑scale money laundering, sanctions evasion, and fraud. Organized scam networks in Southeast Asia use stablecoins to move billions of dollars through Telegram markets, over‑the‑counter...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
European Digital Finance Association Calls on EU to Raise Securities Crowdfunding Threshold to €12 Million
The European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), representing over 2,500 fintechs, has urged the EU to increase the securities‑crowdfunding cap from €5 million to €12 million. The request, addressed to President António Costa and EU leaders ahead of the February 12 leaders’ retreat, argues...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
UAE’s Omnispay Closes $2m Round to Expand AI-Native SME Payments and Credit Platform
UAE fintech Omnispay closed a $2 million pre‑Series A round led by Infinity Value Capital to accelerate its AI‑native SME finance platform. The company, which cut settlement times to 24 hours, has doubled its customer base, quadrupled processing volume and lifted revenue 5.5‑fold...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
SPAC Ecosystem Is Undergoing Significant Transformation : Analysis
The SPAC market, which exploded in 2021 with over 600 offerings raising $162 billion, has entered a maturation phase as of 2025‑2026. New SEC regulations introduced in 2024 have forced sponsors to adopt tighter disclosure, performance‑linked incentives and longer deal timelines,...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to Testify at House Financial Services, Senate Banking Committees This Week
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will testify before the House Financial Services Committee on Feb 11 and the Senate Banking Committee on Feb 12. These are his first appearances before both panels. The hearings come as the SEC advances a sweeping overhaul of...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Europe’s Strategic Objectives Being Held Back by Finance, €1.2 Trillion Needs to Be Deployed by 2030 : Analysis
Europe must mobilise an additional €1.2 trillion between 2025 and 2030 to secure strategic autonomy in energy, digital and defence sectors, a figure far above the €800 billion cited in the Draghi report. The continent’s vast household savings – €37 trillion in 2023...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Spain Card Payments Seen Topping $550bn by 2029 as Contactless Use Rises: Report
Spain’s card‑payment volume is projected to surpass $550 billion by 2029, driven by a 5.9% compound annual growth rate. In 2025 the market grew 6.7% to €401.3 billion, boosted by stronger consumer spending, expanding e‑commerce and wider contactless adoption. Debit cards dominate...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Global Trade Ecosystem Remains Resilient as AI and Blockchain Tech Enhance Financial Operations, Report Reveals
Citigroup’s 2026 outlook highlights the resilience of global trade while noting that AI and blockchain are reshaping supply‑chain finance. Shipping volumes have stabilized and firms are diversifying sourcing, with the U.S. increasing imports from non‑Asian regions. The bank reports rapid...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
How to Design the Perfect Embedded Investing Offering: Tips From DriveWealth’s Harry Temkin
Embedded investing is emerging as a 2026 growth driver, with fintech firms adding micro‑investing and trading features to non‑financial platforms. DriveWealth’s chief digital officer Harry Temkin outlines a methodical, four‑pillar approach that starts with brand‑specific UI mockups and proceeds through...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
Capital Ideas: When Markets Correct Better Than Regulators – A Framework for Rethinking Securities Regulatory Policy
Cliff Winston argues that many securities‑regulation mandates, from quarterly reporting to accredited‑investor limits, stem from outdated assumptions rather than proven benefits. He proposes a two‑step framework—clarify the policy’s true objective and construct a counterfactual scenario—to evaluate whether regulations truly improve...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
Euroclear Reports Steady YoY Business Growth, Expands Focus on Chinese, APAC Markets
Euroclear posted a solid 2025 performance, reporting €1.1 billion net profit and record €43 trillion assets under custody. Turnover surged 20% to €1,390 trillion while operating expenses rose only 2%, preserving a 26.2% operating margin. Adjusted business income climbed 6% to €1.9 billion, and...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
Korea, Indonesia to Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Link in April 2026
South Korea and Indonesia will launch a cross‑border QR‑code payment service in April 2026, enabling travelers to settle purchases with their home‑country QR payment apps. The initiative follows a 2024 memorandum of understanding and builds on the Local Currency Transaction...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
Insurtech Cowbell Enters Australian Market with AI-Driven Cyber Insurance Solution
Cyber‑insurance specialist Cowbell has entered Australia with Prime One, a product aimed at SMEs earning up to A$100 million. Backed by Zurich Australian Insurance, the offering provides up to A$5 million per‑claim coverage and can be quoted, bound, and issued in under...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
Partners Capital, iCapital Partner to Enable Access to Private Equity Investments
iCapital and Partners Capital have launched an open‑ended private‑equity platform that expands institutional‑quality access to wealth managers across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The new evergreen structure replaces a pilot closed‑end fund, allowing broader participation from high‑net‑worth and retail...
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News•Feb 8, 2026
Digital Bank OakNorth Extends $78M Co-Loan to Real Estate Developer Bushburg
OakNorth and Oak Funding have issued a $78 million co‑loan to Bushburg to purchase and convert the 21‑story 100 William Street office tower into a residential complex. The redevelopment will deliver over 400 apartments, with roughly 25% set aside as affordable housing, addressing...
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Deals•Feb 8, 2026
OakNorth Extends $78M Co‑Loan to Bushburg for Manhattan Office‑to‑Residential Conversion
OakNorth, together with Oak Funding, has extended a $78 million co‑loan to real‑estate developer Bushburg to purchase and redevelop the 21‑story 100 William Street office building in Manhattan into over 400 residential units, including affordable housing. The financing underscores the role of digital‑bank...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
Mobile Money Services Expected to Surge in Emerging Markets, Report Claims
Juniper Research projects mobile‑money users in emerging markets to reach 2.2 billion by 2030, covering over 53 % of adults. The surge is powered by growing interoperability among platforms and the rise of open APIs that transform simple USSD transfers into full‑service...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
UK’s Shared Expenses Soar to £1.16B in Past Year : Research
Digital bank bunq reports UK shared‑expense transactions reaching £1.16 billion last year, a 27.2 % increase from the prior period. Food, drink and transport dominate the split‑bill activity, while travel and rent‑utility categories show the highest average transaction values. Seasonal spikes in...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
UK’s Starling Bank Focuses on Global Growth with Software Sales to US Lenders
Starling Bank is shifting its growth strategy by selling its Engine banking software to U.S. lenders, targeting regional banks with $5‑50 billion in assets. The fintech has hired Deloitte and PwC to scout partners and expects its first U.S. client by...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
Revolut Strengthens Internal Group Managing Share Sales Without Wall Street Banks
Revolut is expanding an internal team to run secondary share sales, moving away from reliance on Wall Street banks. A recent in‑house transaction lifted the fintech's valuation from $45 billion to $75 billion, a roughly 67% jump. The company is hiring former...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
1inch Survey Finds DeFi Optimism High
A 1inch‑led survey of 8,199 DeFi participants shows strong optimism heading into 2026, with 72% globally positive and U.S. respondents the most confident at 83%. Asian markets lag behind, reporting optimism in the mid‑60s. The study also reveals that experienced...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
MassPay Integrates TaxBandits Capability
MassPay announced a partnership with TaxBandits to embed full‑stack tax compliance into its payout orchestration platform. The integration adds automated 1099 and 1042 form generation, streamlined W‑8/W‑9 collection, and real‑time IRS TIN matching directly into the payment workflow. By consolidating...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Letter to Trade Associations: Independent Assessment to Support Establishment of a Future Entity – Financial Conduct Authority |…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sent a formal letter to major trade associations urging them to commission an independent assessment that will underpin the creation of a new "Future Entity" aimed at modernising financial market infrastructure. The FCA expects...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Oro Raises $3M to Make Housing an Employee Benefit
Oro, a social fintech platform, secured $3 million in a round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The funding coincides with the launch of its employee housing wellness platform, which lets employers offer rent‑reporting,...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Gen Digital, Equifax Partner to Offer Tools for Managing Finances and Online Security
Gen Digital and Equifax announced an expanded partnership that blends Equifax’s consumer financial and fraud data with Gen’s AI‑driven security platforms, including Norton, Avast, LifeLock and MoneyLion. The integration will enhance identity protection, deliver personalized financial advice, and enrich Equifax’s...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Vermiculus Provides Real-Time Clearing System For Brazil
Vermiculus has launched its VeriClear real‑time clearing platform on Brazil’s CERC, the country’s largest financial market infrastructure by transaction volume. The cloud‑native, microservice‑based system enables CERC to clear and settle multiple asset classes instantly, including netted and delivery‑versus‑payment trades. Delivered...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Fintech Company Alkami Is Reportedly Considering Strategic Sale with Adviser
Alkami Technology Inc., a cloud‑based digital banking platform provider, has launched a strategic review that could culminate in a sale. The move follows activist investor Jana Partners’ pressure after Alkami’s stock fell roughly 40% in 2025 despite solid revenue growth...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
UK Finance Shares Insights on AI, Privacy Tech, Blockchain Adoption
UK Finance highlighted a surge in AI and blockchain adoption across the UK financial sector in 2026, noting a partnership of thirty banks with SWIFT to embed distributed‑ledger technology and the creation of an AI Consortium by the Bank of...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Swiss vs US IPO Listings Analyzed in Whitepaper From SIX Stock Exchange
SIX Group’s new white paper challenges the default view that U.S. exchanges are the optimal venue for IPOs, presenting the Swiss Exchange as a competitive alternative. It highlights that Swiss listings can tap U.S. investors through Rule 144A offerings, leverage a...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Cross River Bank Extends $100M Credit Line to MidOcean for Home Equity Investments
Cross River Bank has extended a $100 million revolving credit facility to an investment vehicle managed by MidOcean Partners, using home‑equity investment agreements from Point Digital Finance as collateral. The line gives MidOcean flexible capital to grow its portfolio, complementing a...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Global Fintech Airwallex Launches Operations in Germany
Australian‑origin fintech Airwallex has officially launched its services in Germany, extending its European expansion. Leveraging its Dutch e‑money licence, the company offers instant cross‑border transfers, multi‑currency accounts and localized payment processing, positioning itself against Wise, Adyen and Stripe. Airwallex aims...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Payoneer Adds Indonesian, Mexican Services
Payoneer announced new local collection capabilities in Indonesia and expanded peso collection services in Mexico, allowing SMBs to receive payments from domestic e‑commerce platforms more quickly and cheaply. The rollout leverages partnerships with local providers to give merchants direct access...
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Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Oro Raises $3M Funding Led by Slauson & Co. To Expand Employee Housing Benefits
Oro, a social fintech platform that enables employers to offer housing wellness as a benefit, announced a $3 million funding round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The capital will support the launch and...
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Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Cross River Bank Extends $100M Credit Line to MidOcean for Home Equity Investments
Cross River Bank announced a $100 million revolving credit facility for MidOcean Partners, collateralized by home‑equity investment agreements from Point Digital Finance. The facility gives MidOcean flexible capital to expand its home‑equity investment portfolio, highlighting growing institutional interest in alternative credit...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
New York Attorney General Issues Warning on Risks of Unregulated Prediction Markets Ahead of Super Bowl
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning that unregulated prediction‑market platforms lack the safeguards of licensed gambling operators, especially as the Super Bowl approaches. These markets allow real‑money wagers on sports and political events without oversight,...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Craters. How Low Can It Go?
Bitcoin slipped to roughly $67,000, its lowest level since October 2024, reigniting fears of a deeper correction. Analysts such as Nic Puckrin and Ruslan Lienkha point to massive whale sell‑offs and leveraged positions as the primary drivers of the decline,...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Valon Technologies, Figure Partner to Enhance Loan Origination by Harnessing AI, Blockchain Tech
Valon Technologies and Figure Technology Solutions have deepened their partnership to integrate AI and blockchain across loan origination and servicing. Early A/B testing shows a 40% improvement in delinquency management, while Figure’s blockchain tools drove a 23.3‑fold increase in originations...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
AI Is Driving Revenue Gains in Financial Services While Slashing Costs, Report Claims
Nvidia's 2026 State of AI in Financial Services report finds 89% of surveyed professionals see AI driving revenue growth while cutting costs. AI adoption has risen sharply, with 65% of firms actively deploying AI, up from 45% last year, and...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitwise Introduces Model Portfolios for Digital Asset Investments
Bitwise Asset Management announced Model Portfolio Solutions for digital assets on February 3, 2026. The suite offers seven pre‑designed crypto portfolios—four Core and three Thematic—aimed at advisors seeking to integrate ETFs into client allocations. With $15 billion in assets under management, Bitwise leverages...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
ACAMS Report Analyzes 2026’s Top Financial Crime Threats
ACAMS released its 2026 Global Anti‑Financial Crime Threats Report, surveying 1,400 professionals across 200+ jurisdictions. The study identifies generative AI and large language models as the top external risk, with 75% rating it high or very high. AI‑powered identity fraud,...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Nordic Capital Markets Are Flourishing Due to Structural Advantages : Analysis
Citi’s analysis highlights that Nordic capital markets are poised for sustained growth through 2026, thanks to a combination of high financial literacy, favorable tax regimes, and massive sovereign‑wealth assets. The region’s investor ecosystem, anchored by defined‑contribution pension funds and a...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Pursues Fintech Focused Initiative
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority unveiled a Fintech Promotion Blueprint that shifts focus from basic digital adoption to advanced AI, distributed ledger technology and quantum‑ready solutions. Four flagship programmes will assess quantum readiness, refine risk‑related data governance, standardise fintech cybersecurity...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and China’s ICBC to Extend Cooperation
London Stock Exchange Group and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Beijing, coinciding with the UK Prime Minister’s visit. The MoU deepens a long‑standing partnership and targets joint development in global markets, data...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
IG Group Finalizes Acquisition of Independent Reserve, Enabling Crypto Focused Expansion in Key Markets
IG Group Holdings plc has finalized its purchase of crypto exchange Independent Reserve after securing approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority. The deal, first announced in September 2025, gives IG a foothold in regulated digital‑asset markets across Singapore, Australia and the...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Fintech Adyen and Fresha Surpass $5.5M in Capital Issued as Embedded Finance Expansion Scales
Adyen and Fresha have launched Fresha Capital, an embedded lending service that has already disbursed more than $5.5 million in loans across seven key markets. The product offers credit from $500 to $50,000 with repayment tied to daily sales, delivering funds...
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Deals•Feb 5, 2026
IG Group Finalizes Acquisition of Independent Reserve, Expanding Crypto Offering
IG Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, a crypto exchange, after receiving regulatory approval from Singapore's Monetary Authority. The deal, first announced in September 2025, enables IG to broaden its crypto trading services across Asia‑Pacific and the...
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Deals•Jan 31, 2026
FlexTecs Secures Strategic Investment From Cohere Capital
FlexTecs, a provider of recovery audit and payment accuracy software, announced a strategic investment from Boston‑based private equity firm Cohere Capital. The undisclosed funding will support FlexTecs' expansion of its SaaS platform FlexTrap, accelerate growth, and enable potential strategic acquisitions....
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Deals•Jan 30, 2026
VenHub Global Directly Lists on Nasdaq via Direct Listing
VenHub Global (NASDAQ: VHUB) began trading on Nasdaq today through a direct listing, following a Regulation Crowdfunding raise of $2.735 million last year. The company, a creator of robotic smart stores, saw its shares initially trade above $40 before settling around...
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Deals•Jan 30, 2026
Falcon Finance Launches $50M Corporate Venture Fund for Tokenized Asset Yield Infrastructure
Falcon Finance announced a $50 million ecosystem fund to support developers building tokenized Treasury, gold and other real‑world asset yield infrastructure. The fund will allocate $25 million in direct capital and $25 million in vested FF tokens, targeting projects on Ethereum and BNB...
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Mesirow Alternative Credit Partners with Fundbox to Launch Forward‑flow Loan Purchase Facility
Mesirow Alternative Credit and Fundbox announced a forward‑flow facility that will purchase loans originated by Fundbox, expanding working‑capital access for small businesses. Managed through Mesirow Specialty Finance Fund VII, the asset‑backed structure leverages Fundbox’s AI‑driven platform and Mesirow’s credit expertise....
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
British Business Bank Invests £15M in Stream Fintech Platform as Part of $90M Series D Round
The British Business Bank announced a £15 million investment in Stream, a fintech platform, as part of its $90 million Series D funding round. The round also includes investors Sofina, Balderton and Northzone, aiming to expand Stream’s services and US market presence.
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Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Checkout.com Acquires Blue EMI to Expand European Fintech Presence
Checkout.com announced the acquisition of Lithuania‑based Blue EMI, a regulated electronic money institution that issues euro‑backed stablecoins. The deal, which has secured all required regulatory approvals, will bolster Checkout.com’s fintech capabilities and support its new technology hub in Vilnius. The...
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Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Chainlink Acquires FastLane’s Atlas to Boost Secure Value Recapture
Chainlink announced the acquisition of Atlas, an on‑chain order‑flow system built by FastLane, to integrate its technology into Chainlink’s Secure Value Recapture (SVR) solution. The deal brings Atlas’s auction capabilities and team into Chainlink’s ecosystem, expanding SVR across multiple blockchains...
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Deals•Jan 25, 2026
EQT Launches $371M Tender Offer to Take Japanese IT Services Firm MAMEZO Private
Sweden’s private‑equity firm EQT announced a 57 billion‑yen ($371 million) tender offer to acquire MAMEZO, a Tokyo‑based IT services and consulting company, at 3,551 yen per share. The transaction aims for full ownership, marking EQT’s first IT services investment in Japan.
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
Woliz Secures $2.2M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Sanlam Maroc
Moroccan fintech platform Woliz raised $2.2 million in a pre‑seed round led by insurer Sanlam Maroc. The funding will accelerate product development and expand its digital ecosystem for neighbourhood merchants in Morocco, with plans to target other African markets.
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
OakNorth Extends Loan to EAG Bioenergy for Bioenergy Asset Acquisition
OakNorth, a digital bank focused on mid‑market businesses, announced a new loan to EAG Bioenergy to fund its bioenergy asset acquisition strategy. The financing underscores OakNorth's commitment to sustainable development, adding to its $18 billion loan portfolio.
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Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Morgan Stanley to Acquire EquityZen in Push Into Private Markets
Morgan Stanley announced it is in the process of acquiring EquityZen, a pre‑IPO share trading platform, as part of its broader strategy to expand digital assets, private market investments, and tokenization services. The acquisition, expected to close early 2026, complements...
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Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Aether’s Alpha Edge Media Acquires Institutional Crypto Newsletter Coinstack
Aether Holdings’ Alpha Edge Media announced the acquisition of Coinstack, an institutional-focused cryptocurrency newsletter with over 340,000 subscribers. Financial terms were undisclosed. The deal expands Alpha Edge Media’s fintech media and data ecosystem, giving Coinstack access to Aether’s technology and...
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Deals•Jan 18, 2026
Tech Europe Foundation Merges with Politecnico Di Milano and Bocconi University Incubators
Tech Europe Foundation (TEF) announced a strategic merger with the technology incubator of Politecnico di Milano and the entrepreneurial support arms of Bocconi University, combining a portfolio of over 70 startups. The deal, disclosed on Jan 18 2026, brings roughly €120 million in...
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Deals•Jan 13, 2026
HashKey Capital Secures $250M Initial Closing for Fund IV
HashKey Capital announced the initial closing of its fourth fund, HashKey Fintech Multi‑Strategy Fund IV, with US$250 million in commitments from institutional investors. The fund aims to reach a total of $500 million to support blockchain and crypto infrastructure projects worldwide.
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Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Andreessen Horowitz Secures $15 Billion for New Venture Fund
Andreessen Horowitz announced it has raised $15 billion to launch a new fund targeting sectors such as AI, crypto, bio‑health, infrastructure, and growth. The capital will be allocated across multiple strategies, including American Dynamism, Apps, Bio + Health, Infrastructure, Growth, and other venture...
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Deals•Jan 7, 2026
Netcapital Acquires Iverson Design's Assets in Stock Deal
Netcapital announced it has acquired the assets of Iverson Design, LLC, a developer of AI-powered design and visualization tools. The transaction was structured as Netcapital issuing 80,000 shares of its common stock to purchase the assets, including all IP. The...
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Deals•Jan 7, 2026
JPMorgan to Acquire Apple Card Business From Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan announced it will acquire the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs, ending Goldman’s involvement in the consumer fintech product. The deal includes a roughly $1 billion haircut for Goldman on its outstanding credit balances. The transaction was reported on January 7, 2026.
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