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Kraken Raises $800 Million to Advance Strategic Roadmap

Kraken Raises $800 Million to Advance Strategic Roadmap

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Kraken has raised $800 million across two tranches to accelerate its plan to bring traditional financial products on-chain. The primary tranche included investors such as Jane Street, DRW Venture Capital, HSG, Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management, and Tribe Capital, along with a commitment from Co-CEO Arjun Sethi’s

US FinTech Pipe Drastically Reduces Workforce by 50%

US FinTech Pipe Drastically Reduces Workforce by 50%

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Are you a Fanatic in Miami? I was in NYC and got FOMO hearing everyone talk about FinTech NerdCon in Miami. So, I hopped on a flight and will be there today. If you’re around, come say hi! This conference is built by FinTech operators, for

Danish Startup Flatpay Joins the European FinTech Unicorn Club

Danish Startup Flatpay Joins the European FinTech Unicorn Club

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Flatpay has reached a valuation of €1.5 billion, becoming one of Europe’s newest FinTech unicorns. The Danish startup focuses on small merchants and has grown to around 60,000 customers, up from 7,000 in April 2024. The company says it crossed €100 million in

Robinhood Pilots Same-Day Cash Delivery in NYC

Robinhood Pilots Same-Day Cash Delivery in NYC

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Robinhood wants those customers who still use cash. They are testing a new feature that delivers money directly to people's homes. The online brokerage company partnered with Gopuff, a delivery app, and will deliver money in sealed bags. The service is only available in New

Zilch Raises Over $175 Million to Accelerate Growth

Zilch Raises Over $175 Million to Accelerate Growth

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Zilch has secured over $175 million in debt and equity in a round led by KKCG with participation from BNF Capital and other strategic investors. The raise also expands its securitization facility with Deutsche Bank, according to the company’s latest announcement. The funding follows the launch

Mastercard Plans a Passwordless Number-Free Payment Future by 2030

Mastercard Plans a Passwordless Number-Free Payment Future by 2030

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Are you in London this week? On Saturday, the 15th, we’ve got another FinTech Running Club meetup in the city, with our new host Tobi John Oluwafemi! Let’s shut the laptops, lace up, and talk FinTech after getting some fresh air. Run with us! Sign

Coinbase Backs Out of Largest-Ever Stablecoin Deal

Coinbase Backs Out of Largest-Ever Stablecoin Deal

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Coinbase has just called off its $2 billion plan to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK. In a statement to Fortune, a spokesperson for Coinbase said that "both parties mutually agreed not to move forward.” The deal was quite advanced, already in the due diligence phase. It