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Bridge Raises $40 Million for Global Stablecoin-Based Payments Platform
August 30, 2024

Bridge reportedly raised $40 million to support its efforts to build a stablecoin-based payments platform designed to simplify global money movement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Affirm Leads Fintech IPO Index to 3.6% Gain for the Week of Aug. 26
August 30, 2024

It was a solid week for the Fintech IPO Index as Affirm, Bill.com and cloud-based digital banking provider Alkami led the group of 100 companies to a 3.6% gain for the week, closing the month of August at break-even as earnings season comes to a close....

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Paytm Gets India’s Blessing to Invest in Payment Services Unit
August 28, 2024

Paytm won approval from India’s finance ministry to invest in its payment services operation. 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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Report: Klarna Board in Conflict Over Golden Shares Ahead of IPO
August 27, 2024

Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Klarna is reportedly experiencing a boardroom conflict as it prepares for its initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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IPO Hopefuls Eye 2025 as Present Outlook Remains Bleak
August 27, 2024

There’s a chorus growing among companies that want to go public: Wait until next year. 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,...

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Klarna Revenue Jumps 27% Amid IPO Preparations
August 27, 2024

Klarna saw revenues climb in the first half of 2024 amid preparations to go public. 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,...

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G Squared Raises $1.1 Billion Amid ‘Secondary Market’ Interest
August 26, 2024

Venture capital group G Squared has reportedly raised $1.1 billion for its latest fund. 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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Report: Swiggy to Seek $15 Billion Valuation in IPO
August 23, 2024

Indian food delivery company Swiggy is reportedly planning to launch one of the country’s biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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FinTech IPO Index Slips 1.4% As Overseas Companies Show Mixed Results
August 23, 2024

It was a relatively quiet week on Wall St. as FinTech news started to hit the slow part of the Q2 earnings season. A lot of the action took place overseas this week. Chinese FinTech Futu, which still tops the index with a 300-point percentage...