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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 for financial institutions.
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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...
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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
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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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 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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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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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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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 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
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 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 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 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 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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News•Jan 21, 2026
Crypto Exchange OKX Reports YoY Increase in Digital Assets Trading Volume, DEX Activity
OKX reported a 16% year‑over‑year increase in centralized exchange trading volume and a 262% surge in decentralized exchange activity, pushing its user base beyond 120 million. The platform bolstered transparency with monthly Proof of Reserves showing $31.5 billion in assets and partnerships...
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News•Jan 21, 2026
Tether Teams Up with Digital Assets Platform Bitqik to Support Stablecoin Focused Initiatives in Laos
Tether announced two strategic collaborations aimed at expanding stablecoin adoption and digital‑asset literacy in emerging markets. In Laos, it partnered with regulated platform Bitqik to deliver workshops, online resources and seminars targeting over 10,000 students and entrepreneurs. Simultaneously, Tether joined...
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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 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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News•Jan 20, 2026
Dealmaker 2025 Recap: $500 Million Raised
Dealmaker, a tech‑enabled broker‑dealer, reported processing over $500 million in capital for 2025, equating to roughly $57,000 raised each hour. The firm’s Reg A offerings surged 157% year‑over‑year, with the three largest rounds—Newsmax $75 million, Pacaso $72.5 million, and Mode Mobile $53.5 million—driving the bulk...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
Digital Banking : Brazil’s Nubank Remains Focused on Financial Inclusion, Improving UX, LatAm Markets
Nubank announced a suite of new initiatives in 2026 aimed at deepening financial inclusion and enhancing user experience across Latin America. Partnerships with Uber, iFood, Shopee, OpenAI and Burger King helped customers avoid $29 million in expenses in 2025. The bank’s...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
Funding Circle Introduces Digital Tools for SMBs, Appoints New Chief Legal Officer
Funding Circle announced two strategic moves in January 2026. It appointed Sarah Whiteley, a veteran legal executive, as Chief Legal Officer, replacing long‑time incumbent Lucy Vernall. The fintech also launched a beta version of its Cashback business credit card, now...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
Trump Media Sets Date for Shareholders to Receive Reward Tokens
Trump Media announced that shareholders will receive reward tokens on February 2, 2026, the record date for the distribution. The company partnered with Crypto.com to issue and custody the non‑transferable tokens, which are not securities and cannot be exchanged for cash. Token...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
RedStone Acquires Security Token Market (STM.co) and TokenizeThis Conference
RedStone announced the acquisition of Security Token Market (STM.co) and its flagship TokenizeThis conference, aiming to accelerate growth in the United States. STM.co operates a data, media, and research platform focused on tokenized real‑world assets, complementing RedStone’s enterprise‑grade oracle and...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
Crypto.com, EmCoin Partner to Enhance Digital Assets Trading Capabilities for UAE Clients
Crypto.com has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EmCoin, a UAE‑licensed digital‑asset platform, to give EmCoin’s clients access to Crypto.com’s global liquidity and infrastructure. The partnership promises tighter spreads, broader cryptocurrency offerings, and the potential to tokenize real‑world assets on...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
UK Finance Report Examines Fraud Prevention and AML Efforts
UK Finance’s latest report warns that 2023 fraud losses reached £25.2 billion, exposing the flaws of siloed fraud and AML systems. It promotes a unified FRAML framework that blends machine‑learning‑driven fraud detection with anti‑money‑laundering compliance to cut alerts and accelerate investigations....
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News•Jan 20, 2026
UK’s Digital Bank Monzo Makes Leadership Adjustments, Introduces Tax Tools
Monzo announced a revised leadership plan, keeping outgoing CEO TS Anil in a broader board role after investor pushback, while appointing former Google executive Diana Layfield as his successor. The fintech also launched an in‑app tax‑filing tool for sole traders...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
UK’s FCA Aims to Support Integration of Stablecoins Into Payments Landscape
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is launching a two‑day "Stablecoin Sprint" on March 4‑5, 2026 in London, inviting fintechs, banks, issuers and regulators to shape stablecoin payment standards. The event targets retail, remittance and B2B use cases, aiming to create faster, cheaper...
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News•Jan 20, 2026
Checkout.com Focuses on US Expansion with Approval for Georgia Bank Charter
Checkout.com secured a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank charter from Georgia, allowing it to operate as an independent acquirer in the United States. The approval paves the way for a new Atlanta operational center, complementing its New York and San...
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News•Jan 19, 2026
Payments Canada to Focus on Enterprise-Wide Product Development Strategy with Key Appointment
Payments Canada has appointed Stephanie Zee as chief product officer, tasking her with an enterprise‑wide product strategy to modernize Canada’s payment systems. Zee brings over two decades of payments expertise and prior board experience, positioning her to oversee product management,...
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News•Jan 19, 2026
AI Adoption : Colossus 2 Supercomputer for Grok Now Operational, Will Have Significant Implications for Fintech Platforms
xAI has brought its Colossus 2 supercomputer online, becoming the world’s first gigawatt‑level AI training cluster and targeting 1.5 GW by April. The facility powers the Grok model with energy comparable to a major city, outpacing rivals who plan similar sites for...
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News•Jan 19, 2026
Meta Castigated for Illegal Canadian Debt Relief Ads
Meta faces criticism from a Canadian licensed insolvency trustee after $20 million in 2023 was paid to unlicensed debt‑relief advertisers on Facebook and Instagram. Despite repeated outreach, evidence, and federal warnings, the ads remain live, prompting calls for accountability. The Office...
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News•Jan 19, 2026
Morgan Stanley Now Focused on Digital Assets, Private Market Investments
Morgan Stanley is reshaping its wealth‑management platform for 2026 by centering digital assets, workplace financial services, and private‑market access. The firm will launch crypto trading on E*Trade with Zerohash in the first half of 2026 and introduce a proprietary digital...
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News•Jan 19, 2026
Aether’s Alpha Edge Media Acquires Institutional Crypto Newsletter Coinstack
Aether Holdings’ Alpha Edge Media has acquired Coinstack, an institutional‑focused cryptocurrency newsletter with more than 340,000 subscribers. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, allows Coinstack to retain its brand while tapping Aether’s technology, analytics infrastructure, and distribution network....
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News•Jan 19, 2026
UK Small Businesses Face Growing Pessimism Amid Economic Challenges, Report Reveals
European fintech iwoca reports a sharp drop in UK SME confidence, with optimism falling to 38% from 51% in a year. Hiring intentions have weakened, as only 45% of small‑business leaders plan to expand staff in 2026, a ten‑point decline....
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News•Jan 19, 2026
Euroclear Completes Integration of MFEX Platform
Euroclear announced the full integration of MFEX into its operations effective January 1, 2026, merging MFEX’s fund‑distribution technology with Euroclear’s settlement and custody infrastructure. The combined platform, now part of Euroclear FundsPlace, offers a single‑entry point for mutual funds, alternative funds, private...
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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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News•Jan 18, 2026
World Network Makes Italian Market Debut After Making Steady Progress in Past Year
World announced its Italian market debut on January 15, expanding its human verification network to a fifth EU country. The company now serves nearly 38 million users, with over 17 million verified identities across six continents. Recent upgrades include NVIDIA‑powered hardware, an...
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News•Jan 18, 2026
Digital Assets : TRON (TRX) Network Now Supported on MetaMask
MetaMask has expanded its multichain wallet to include the TRON (TRX) network, allowing users to manage TRX and TRC‑10/20 tokens directly within the app. The update introduces native staking on mobile, where holders can lock TRX to earn Bandwidth and...
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News•Jan 18, 2026
PayEngine, ServiceTitan Bring Tap-To-Pay to Field Service Techs
PayEngine and ServiceTitan have teamed up to embed SoftPOS tap‑to‑pay functionality directly into ServiceTitan’s field‑service platform. The integration lets HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other contractors accept contactless card payments on their existing smartphones or tablets, eliminating the need for separate...
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News•Jan 18, 2026
Checkbook Names Co-CEOs
Checkbook, a digital‑payment platform, appointed Pia Thompson and Aditya Raikar as co‑CEOs, succeeding founder PJ Gupta who remains executive chairman. Thompson, the company’s general counsel, and Raikar, its chief revenue officer, bring over 30 years of combined fintech experience in...
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News•Jan 18, 2026
Insight, Stripe, Expand Tech Partnership
Insight (NASDAQ: NSIT) announced an expanded global partnership with Stripe to modernize legacy financial systems and enable AI‑driven commerce for large enterprises. The collaboration blends Stripe’s programmable payments platform with Insight’s systems‑integration expertise, delivering end‑to‑end checkout, billing, subscription and agentic...
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News•Jan 18, 2026
Accertify Names Dukat CEO, Adds to Leadership Team
Accertify announced Greg Dukat as its new chief executive officer, adding a seasoned technology leader to its ranks. Dukat, who previously led Revel Systems and other firms, will steer the company’s commercial strategy alongside President Mark Michelon. The announcement also...
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News•Jan 18, 2026
Schroders Capital Enhances Private Debt Capabilities with New Investment Director Appointment
Schroders Capital has appointed Brad Ross‑Williams as Investment Director for its Securitized Products and Asset‑Based Finance team, reinforcing its private debt capabilities. The hire adds a veteran with over 20 years in structured finance and investor relations, most recently at...
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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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News•Jan 17, 2026
Eco CEO Says Crypto Market Infrastructure Bill Fail Exposes Critical Gap Between Policymakers and Digital Asset Innovators
The Senate Banking Committee halted a markup hearing after Coinbase withdrew its backing for the crypto market infrastructure bill, leaving the legislation in limbo. ECO CEO Ryne Saxe says the delay highlights a widening gap between lawmakers and DeFi innovators,...
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News•Jan 17, 2026
Bain & Company, 7 VCs, Announce AI Partnership
Bain & Company has teamed up with seven top venture‑capital firms—Bain Capital Ventures, Battery Ventures, ICONIQ, Insight Partners, Lightspeed, Menlo Ventures and NEA—to create a dedicated AI pipeline through its Venture Ecosystem. The VCs collectively manage roughly $190 billion in assets...
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News•Jan 17, 2026
Central Bank of Ireland and Banca D’Italia Introduce Innovation Data Challenge to Enhance Payments
The Central Bank of Ireland unveiled a multi‑year regulatory overhaul aimed at simplifying rules, harmonising with EU standards, and strengthening supervision. The plan introduces a risk‑focused, cross‑functional supervisory model, a dedicated gatekeeping unit, and a streamlined data‑reporting framework. In January...
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News•Jan 17, 2026
Digital Asset Firm Meld Closes $7M Round
Meld announced the close of a $7 million strategic funding round led by Lightspeed Faction, with participation from F‑Prime, Yolo Investments, and Scytale Digital. The capital will accelerate Meld’s go‑to‑market push, expand the Meld Network, and deepen its customer‑success capabilities. Meld’s platform...
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News•Jan 17, 2026
Singapore Gulf Bank Gains J.P. Morgan Clearing Network Access
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has opened a correspondent banking account with J.P. Morgan, gaining direct access to the firm’s extensive USD clearing network. The partnership introduces J.P. Morgan Payments’ Wire 365 solution, delivering near‑real‑time, 365‑day USD clearing for cross‑border transactions. By merging this...
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News•Jan 17, 2026
Benji Pays Unveils Integrated Payment Solution with Adyen Partnership
Benji Pays launched Benji Payments, an integrated payment solution built on Adyen for Platforms. The offering lets SMBs and managed service providers choose a turnkey system or connect existing gateways, while adding automated reconciliation, customizable surcharging, and in‑app merchant onboarding....
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News•Jan 17, 2026
Animoca Brands Expands Web3 Portfolio with Acquisition of SOMO
Animoca Brands has completed its acquisition of SOMO, a crypto‑collectibles and interactive entertainment startup. The deal adds gacha‑style on‑chain games to Animoca’s portfolio, which already includes The Sandbox, Open Campus and the Moca Network. By integrating SOMO’s technology, Animoca aims...
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News•Jan 17, 2026
Apex Fintech Solutions Partners with Allfunds to Boost Global Offshore Investment Opportunities
Fintech firm Apex Solutions has partnered with European wealth‑tech provider Allfunds to embed its fund distribution platform into Apex’s AscendOS infrastructure. The integration will give U.S. broker‑dealers, RIAs and fintech companies a single point of access to offshore mutual funds,...
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News•Jan 16, 2026
Crypto Exchange BTCC Claims to Have Booked $5 Billion in Tokenized Gold Trading Volume
Vilnius‑based crypto exchange BTCC announced it traded $5.72 billion in tokenized gold during 2025, surpassing the $5 billion milestone. The fourth quarter alone generated $2.74 billion, an 809 % increase from Q1. BTCC also reported $53.1 billion in total tokenized gold futures volume, driven by...
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News•Jan 16, 2026
InRento CEO Gustas Germanavicius’ 3 2026 European Proptech Investing Trends
European real‑estate is at a crossroads as land scarcity and abundant household savings drive investors toward income‑generating assets. InRento CEO Gustas Germanavicius identifies three 2026 trends—sustainability mandates, building conversions, and fractional ownership—that will reshape the market. Stricter ESG rules are...
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News•Jan 16, 2026
TZERO, North Capital to Unveil ATS Connector Agora
tZERO Group and North Capital Investment Technology have launched Agora, a technology network that links alternative trading systems (ATS) to broaden market access for tokenized and private securities. The platform lets securities listed on one ATS be traded by qualified...
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News•Jan 15, 2026
Payments Fintech dLocal Plans Business Expansion Into Asian Markets
dLocal, the Uruguay‑based fintech known for simplifying cross‑border payments in Latin America, announced a multi‑year expansion into Asia that will begin in 2026. CEO Pedro Arnt called the continent a strategic priority, outlining plans to boost sales teams, open new...
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News•Jan 15, 2026
Global Payments Finalizes Worldpay Acquisition
Global Payments Inc. has finalized its $43 billion acquisition of Worldpay from FIS and GTCR, while divesting its Issuer Solutions unit back to FIS. The merger creates a commerce‑solutions powerhouse serving over 6 million merchants and handling $3.7 trillion in payments across 175...
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News•Jan 15, 2026
France: AMF Plans to Tackle AI in Finance, Tokenization, More in 2026
The French securities regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), unveiled its 2026 agenda, centering on confidence‑building measures across the financial sector. AI governance sits at the core of the plan, with a finalized roadmap slated for the year. The...
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News•Jan 15, 2026
YouHodler’s Tony Severino Shares 2026 Crypto Predictions for BTC, ETH and More
YouHodler analyst Tony Severino predicts 2026 will be Bitcoin’s pivotal year, with the $74,000 support zone acting as a litmus test for a continued bull market. He warns that failure to hold $100,000 could signal a shift to a bear...
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News•Jan 15, 2026
Republic Shares Update on 2025 Activities
Republic released its 2025 activity update, spotlighting the launch of Mirror Tokens—digital assets that track private‑company securities—issued under Reg D for accredited investors. The platform reported $500 million in reservations of interest, with SpaceX tokens as the first listing. Across its verticals,...
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News•Jan 15, 2026
Bilt Introduces Credit Cards with Mortgage Rewards
Bilt has launched Bilt Card 2.0, adding three credit cards—Blue, Obsidian and premium Palladium—that let users earn points on mortgage payments for the first time. The cards also introduce Bilt Cash, a new rewards currency that pays 4% on everyday non‑housing spend....
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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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