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Sinpex Raises €10M as KYB Becomes Mission-Critical Ahead of Europe’s AML Reset

Sinpex Raises €10M as KYB Becomes Mission-Critical Ahead of Europe’s AML Reset

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Sinpex just raised a €10M Series A to scale its AI-powered KYB automation platform. Europe prepares for a much stricter AML regime coming into force in 2027. The platform unifies the full KYB lifecycle, from onboarding and UBO identification to ongoing reviews and audit-ready reporting.

PhotonPay Secures U.S. MTL License as Its Global Payments Strategy Comes Together

PhotonPay Secures U.S. MTL License as Its Global Payments Strategy Comes Together

Hey FinTech Fanatic! PhotonPay just secured a U.S. Money Transmitter License, a key regulatory milestone that anchors its long-term expansion across the Americas. The approval strengthens PhotonPay’s ability to offer compliant payment and funds transfer services under one of the most demanding regulatory regimes globally. This comes

Why Cross‑Border Payments Can Make or Break Modern Travel: A Case Study from 3S Money

Why Cross‑Border Payments Can Make or Break Modern Travel: A Case Study from 3S Money

Revolut Moves Into Employer of Record, Setting Up a Direct Challenge to Deel

Revolut Moves Into Employer of Record, Setting Up a Direct Challenge to Deel

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Revolut is getting close to launching GlobalHire, its Employer of Record service, with a standalone app expected to go live soon. GlobalHire will allow companies to hire talent in 160 countries without setting up local entities. Revolut acts as the legal employer, handling payroll, benefits, tax, and

Alpaca Hits $1.15B Valuation as It Raises $150M to Scale Brokerage Infrastructure

Alpaca Hits $1.15B Valuation as It Raises $150M to Scale Brokerage Infrastructure

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Alpaca just raised a $150M Series D at a $1.15B valuation, doubling down on its ambition to become the global standard for brokerage infrastructure. The round was led by Drive Capital. The company powers trading and investing APIs for partners like Kraken, SBI Securities, and Dime!

Klearly Raises $14M Series A Led by PayPal Ventures to Scale Restaurant Payments

Klearly Raises $14M Series A Led by PayPal Ventures to Scale Restaurant Payments

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Klearly just raised a $14M Series A led by PayPal Ventures, as it expands its payments platform for restaurants, bars, and clubs across Europe. The company is nearing $1B in annualized payment volume, with growth running in the hundreds of percent since launch. Total funding now stands

Klarna Backs Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap and Takes Aim at US Banks

Klarna Backs Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap and Takes Aim at US Banks

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski publicly backed President Trump’s proposal to cap US credit card interest rates at 10%. A direct challenge to how the US credit card machine really works. His argument is blunt. Wealthier consumers enjoy rewards and perks, while lower-income households fund them