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Airwallex Acquires Paynuri to Deepen Its Global Payments Infrastructure

Airwallex Acquires Paynuri to Deepen Its Global Payments Infrastructure

Hi FinTech Fanatic, Greetings from LA! Los Angeles is the next stop on my US trip, connecting with some great people from the FinTech industry. I really enjoyed San Francisco this week. Without taking anything away from all the great people I met there, I do want to highlight Shack

Stream Raises $90M as Workplace Finance Scales across the UK and US

Stream Raises $90M as Workplace Finance Scales across the UK and US

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Stream just raised a $90M Series D to scale its workplace finance platform and expand further into the US. The round was led by Sofina. Total funding now sits at $228M. Stream plugs directly into the employer's payroll. The big push? Pensions. After acquiring Zippen,

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. Sinpex says

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 right

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!