Sign in Subscribe

Daily News

$10 Million Boost for Obita’s Stablecoin Plans

$10 Million Boost for Obita’s Stablecoin Plans

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The Hong Kong-based FinTech, Obita, just closed a $10 million angel round with backing from Vision Plus Capital and Mirana Ventures. The funding will go toward strengthening systems and compliance, expanding into new markets, and doubling down on stablecoin-powered cross-border payments. As Co-Founder Dayong Zhang put it,

Uzum Plans $300M Eurobond and IPO

Uzum Plans $300M Eurobond and IPO

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Uzum is considering a $300 million Eurobond in 2026 and planning for an IPO as soon as 2027, with Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Nasdaq under consideration. The Uzbek FinTech is looking to grow beyond its home market. As co-founder Nikolay Seleznev said, “The volumes on the

M0 & Rain Secure Nearly $100M in a Single Day

M0 & Rain Secure Nearly $100M in a Single Day

Hey FinTech Fanatic! And stablecoins are making headlines again! In just one day, two startups pulled in about $98 million. First up, M0 raised $40 million in a round led by Polychain and Ribbit Capital. Founded in 2023 by Luca Prosperi and Gregory Di Prisco, the company works behind the

Mastercard Joins McLaren in $100M F1 Deal

Mastercard Joins McLaren in $100M F1 Deal

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Just when it felt like the biggest FinTech x Sports collabs were already out there (yesterday’s edition was all about football), another one was unveiled, and such a big one! McLaren is partnering with Mastercard on a $100 million per season deal for its Formula 1

Should I Start a FinTech Jersey Collection?

Should I Start a FinTech Jersey Collection?

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Another FinTech x Sports unexpected collab just dropped: OGC Nice x Robinhood. And honestly… this jersey is on 🔥. I’ve shared a few of these crossovers before, like: 👉 Airwallex X Arsenal F.C 👉 Nubank Pro Cycling Team 👉 Bitpanda X AC Milan But now I’m starting to

Klarna Eyes $13B IPO Valuation

Klarna Eyes $13B IPO Valuation

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Sweden’s Klarna is back on the IPO track. This time it's targeting a $12.6B to $13.4B pre-money valuation, with shares expected to price between $34 to $36. Reports suggest the BNPL giant could hit the New York Stock Exchange as early as

Zip Eyes Nasdaq Listing Amid BNPL Boom

Zip Eyes Nasdaq Listing Amid BNPL Boom

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Zip is weighing a dual-listing on the Nasdaq to tap the U.S. investor appetite for BNPL. While it will maintain its primary listing on the ASX, Zip already generates 80% of its cash earnings and over two-thirds of its sales in the U.S., making Wall