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Ex-FTX President Brett Harrison Raises $35M for New Futures Exchange Startup
Fintech Investments // December 23, 2025

Ex-FTX executive Brett Harrison raised $35 million for his perpetual futures exchange startup, The Information reported Tuesday (Dec. 23). 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...

Erebor Sees Valuation for Tech-Focused Bank Hit $4.35 Billion
Banking // December 23, 2025

Silicon Valley-focused banking startup Erebor Bank is expected to raise $350 million, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Dec. 23). 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...

Investors Bet on AI to Streamline Enterprise Operations
Artificial Intelligence // December 22, 2025

Venture capitalists poured hundreds of millions of dollars into business efficiency tools in mid-December, leading large funding rounds for startups promising to untangle corporate operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

BNP Paribas Unveils AI Tool for Investment Teams
artificial intelligence // December 19, 2025

BNP Paribas has rolled out an internal artificial intelligence (AI) portal designed to speed up pitch preparation for its investment bankers, according to a Friday (Dec. 19) report from Financial News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Interviews & Exclusives
Kamran Ansari on the FinTech Reset: Execution, Endurance, and the End of Easy Money

November 10, 2025
Kamran Ansari has lived through nearly every major turn in FinTech, from the first digital wallets and mobile payments to the rise (and recalibration) of billion-dollar disruptors. With nearly 100 investments behind him, including early stakes in Venmo, Braintree, Facebook and Robinhood, he has seen what separates fleeting hype from lasting impact. Get the Full […]

JPMorgan, Citi Lead 1.9% CE 100 Gain With Tokenization Push

October 20, 2025
Earnings season is officially underway, as big banks and American Express weighed in on the latest quarter, painting a picture of resilient consumer spending and credit metrics that still are...

Fundamentals Beat Frenzy for FinTech IPOs in 2025

October 08, 2025
The FinTech initial public offering (IPO) market has roared back to life in 2025 after several quiet years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

CFOs Face Rising Risks as Balance Sheets Lean on Bitcoin

September 10, 2025
Back in 2021, PYMNTS Intelligence examined cryptocurrency as corporates mulled how the digital holdings might transform their operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Activist Investor TCIM Makes ‘Significant’ Investment in Target

December 26, 2025
Toms Capital Investment Management (TCIM), a U.S. hedge fund known to be an activist investor, reportedly made a “significant” investment in Target. 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 […]

Ex-FTX President Brett Harrison Raises $35M for New Futures Exchange Startup

December 23, 2025
Ex-FTX executive Brett Harrison raised $35 million for his perpetual futures exchange startup, The Information reported Tuesday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Erebor Sees Valuation for Tech-Focused Bank Hit $4.35 Billion

December 23, 2025
Silicon Valley-focused banking startup Erebor Bank is expected to raise $350 million, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

BNP Paribas Unveils AI Tool for Investment Teams

December 19, 2025
BNP Paribas has rolled out an internal artificial intelligence (AI) portal designed to speed up pitch preparation for its investment bankers, according to a Friday (Dec. 19) report from Financial...