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Dots Raises $8.9 Million to Scale Global Payout Platform
February 27, 2026

Dots raised $8.9 million in a Series A funding round to continue expanding the capabilities of its global payouts platform for marketplaces and service-based businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Plaid’s Valuation Hits $8 Billion in New Funding Round
February 26, 2026

Plaid’s latest round of funding has reportedly valued the FinTech at $8 billion. 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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Tether Investment Values Whop at $1.6 Billion as Stablecoins Go Mainstream
February 25, 2026

Tether Investments said it aims to promote the use of stablecoin payments by making a strategic investment in Whop, an internet market designed to help users launch businesses and accept payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion and Preps London Robotaxi Launch
February 25, 2026

Wayve, a United Kingdom-based self-driving vehicle startup, is now valued at $8.6 billion, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 25) press release. 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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ByteDance Valuation Hits $550 Billion in Planned Share Sale
February 25, 2026

Investment company General Atlantic is reportedly selling an equity stake in ByteDance valuing it at $550 billion. 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...

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AI Unease Derails Big Year for Tech IPOs
February 25, 2026

Wall Street had been hoping for a blowout year for tech IPOs (initial public offerings). 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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Basis Raises $100 Million to Build Up AI in Accounting
February 24, 2026

Accounting-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup Basis has raised $100 million in new funding. 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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PayPal Ventures Helps X-Border Payment Firm Xflow Raise $16 Million
February 24, 2026

India-based cross-border payments company Xflow raised $16.6 million in new funding. 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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Stripe Reaches $159B Valuation as Global Volume Hits $1.9 Trillion 
February 24, 2026

Stripe was valued at $159 billion in a tender offer designed to provide liquidity to current and former employees, the programmable financial services company said in a Tuesday (Feb. 24) update. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...