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AI Startups Raised $221 Billion in Q1 as Venture Funding Shows No Slowdown
artificial intelligence // April 07, 2026

North American artificial intelligence startups didn’t just grow in Q1 2026. They exploded, pulling in $221 billion, roughly six times the previous quarter, according to Crunchbase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Anthropic Making $200 Million Bet on New Enterprise Arm
artificial intelligence // April 07, 2026

Anthropic reportedly plans to invest $200 million in a new venture with private equity firms. 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...

Tether Sets 2-Week Deadline for $500 Billion Valuation Deal
Cryptocurrency // April 03, 2026

Stablecoin issuer Tether will likely postpone its current fundraising effort if too few investors commit to the deal within the next two weeks, The Information reported Friday (April 3), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Blue Owl Redemptions: Coal Mine Canary for FinTech Private Credit?
Fintech Investments // April 02, 2026

Private credit has expanded into one of the most influential funding channels in the financial realm. 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...

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Blue Owl Redemptions: Coal Mine Canary for FinTech Private Credit?

April 02, 2026
Private credit has expanded into one of the most influential funding channels in the financial realm. 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 this form, you agree to […]

FinTechs Delay IPOs as Markets Scrutinize Revenue Models

March 26, 2026
Public listings have long been the preferred exit for FinTechs seeking new avenues to raise capital and, arguably, to enhance their visibility and reputations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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...

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...

Quick Reads
Polygon Eyes $100 Million Equity Raise for New Stablecoin Payment Venture

April 08, 2026
Blockchain developer Polygon Labs is looking to raise between $50 million and $100 million to build a new stablecoin payment business, The Information reported Wednesday (April 8), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Anthropic Making $200 Million Bet on New Enterprise Arm

April 07, 2026
Anthropic reportedly plans to invest $200 million in a new venture with private equity firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Tether Sets 2-Week Deadline for $500 Billion Valuation Deal

April 03, 2026
Stablecoin issuer Tether will likely postpone its current fundraising effort if too few investors commit to the deal within the next two weeks, The Information reported Friday (April 3), citing...

Tenex Raises $250 Million as AI Security Spending Accelerates

March 31, 2026
Cybersecurity startup Tenex has raised $250 million in new funding at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...