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Klarna Doubles UK Merchants As Hits 11 Million Customers

Klarna Doubles UK Merchants As Hits 11 Million Customers

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Ten years ago, Klarna quietly stepped into the UK market, offering a new way to shop. By October 2024, it was still building momentum, with just under 10 million active customers and a little over 41,000 retailers. Seven months later, the picture has shifted: 11 million

Ripple’s $5 Billion Bid for Circle Falls Short

Ripple’s $5 Billion Bid for Circle Falls Short

Hey FinTech Fanatic! It is a rare moment when two major forces in stablecoins quietly step into each other’s path. Ripple reportedly made an offer to acquire Circle Internet Group Inc. for $4 billion to $5 billion — a bid that Circle declined, calling it too low, according to people

Kraken Launches ‘Embed’ to Bring Crypto to Banks and FinTechs

Kraken Launches ‘Embed’ to Bring Crypto to Banks and FinTechs

Hey FinTech Fanatic! This week I had the chance to visit Dubai and was blown away by an exclusive tour at Majid Al Futtaim — truly impressive what they're building in FinTech and beyond. (I'll share more details soon — stay tuned.) Funny side note: just a week

bunq: Looking Back & Ahead

bunq: Looking Back & Ahead

Mastercard Embraces Stablecoins, Invests in Corpay, and Introduces Agent Pay

Mastercard Embraces Stablecoins, Invests in Corpay, and Introduces Agent Pay

Hey FinTech Fanatic! In less than 24 hours, Mastercard unveiled three major moves signaling its bets on cross-border payments, stablecoins, and AI-driven commerce. First, Mastercard deepened its alliance with Corpay, making Corpay the exclusive provider of cross-border commercial payment services for its financial institution partners. Mastercard will also invest $300

Thunes Raises $150M to Expand U.S. Network

Thunes Raises $150M to Expand U.S. Network

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Thunes has secured $150 million in its Series D round, the largest in the company’s history, surprassing previous valuations. The funding round was led by Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners. Now profitable and maintaining steady growth, Thunes is poised to use this capital to accelerate its

Flex Acquires A16z-Backed Maza for $40M

Flex Acquires A16z-Backed Maza for $40M

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Flex, a FinTech startup helping business owners manage both personal and corporate finances, has acquired a16z-backed Maza for $40 million. The deal comes less than two months after Flex raised $25 million in equity and secured a $200 million credit facility, which brought its valuation to $250