Marcel van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Viva Republica, the South Korean FinTech behind Toss, is resuming steps toward a U.S. stock market debut. The company is targeting a listing on the Nasdaq or NYSE with a potential valuation of 10 trillion won, around $7.24 billion. As part of what may be

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Quick note before diving in: big congratulations to Rutger van Faassen, who won the free VIP ticket to Stablecon in New York City 🇺🇸! Funny twist, he already has a ticket. So… we’ve still got 1 VIP pass left, and we’d love to give it to

Hey FinTech Fanatic! After months of quiet, shifting timelines, and whispers of a possible sale... Circle has officially launched its IPO. The USDC issuer is targeting a valuation of up to $6.71 billion, with shares priced between $24-$26. If successful, they’ll begin trading on the New York

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Kakao Pay, one of Korea’s “big three” payments firms with a combined market share of 90%, is now strengthening its domestic position through M&A. The company is in advanced talks to acquire SSG Pay and Smile Pay from Shinsegae Group. Together, SSG Pay and