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DeFi Development Surges 235% on Crypto Enthusiasm, Leads FinTech IPO Index Gains
May 23, 2025

Enthusiasm for digital assets helped push a member of the FinTech IPO Index ahead by triple digits — and a lone earnings report helped move a lending platform higher. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Funding Round Boosts Fitness App Strava’s Valuation to $2.2 Billion
May 22, 2025

Fitness app Strava was reportedly valued at $2.2 billion in a recent funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Airwallex Valued at $6.2 Billion After $300 Million Funding Round
May 21, 2025

Payments and banking startup Airwallex is aiming to expand after raising $300 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Uber Launches Exchangeable Bond Deal Featuring Rare Structure
May 20, 2025

A $1.2 billion exchangeable bond deal announced last week by Uber Technologies reportedly features a rare structure that is appealing to investors and to Uber. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ontik Raises $3.7 Million to Expand Digital Trade Credit Platform
May 20, 2025

Ontik has raised $3.7 million in a seed round to expand its digital trade credit platform that helps B2B wholesalers request, track and collect payments from their trade accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Catena Labs Raises $18 Million to Build AI-Native Financial Institution for Agents
May 20, 2025

AI startup Catena Labs said in a Tuesday (May 20) news release that it has raised $18 million in a funding round to build the first regulated, AI-native financial institution for the agent economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CrediLinq Raises $8.5 Million to Expand Embedded Finance Platform to US
May 19, 2025

CrediLinq raised $8.5 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the geographic expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered embedded finance platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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SPACs Make $9 Billion Comeback Thanks to Trump and Tariffs
May 18, 2025

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are making a comeback under the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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FinTech Roundup: Chime’s IPO, Funding Rounds and Acquisitions Cap a Busy Week
May 16, 2025

May is only half over and has already proven to be a month full of FinTech activity, ranging from high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs) to acquisitions, underscoring the momentum behind platforms changing financial services and money movement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...