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Cyclops Raises $20 Million to Scale Stablecoin Platform for Payments Firms
Cryptocurrency // July 15, 2026

Cyclops raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its stablecoin rails for the payments industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Lumin Digital Raises $115 Million to Continue Expansion Beyond Digital Banking
Investments // July 15, 2026

Lumin Digital has raised $115 million in new capital to further the expansion of its unified digital banking platform into a Compounding Growth Platform for banks and credit unions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Velocity Raises $38 Million as Stablecoins Reshape Mainstream Business Finance
Cryptocurrency // July 14, 2026

Velocity raised $38 million in a Series A funding round to expand its stablecoin payments and treasury platform designed for global enterprises, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

AI Banking Platform Flex Secures $1.2 Billion Valuation
Fintech Investments // July 14, 2026

Flex, a 3-year-old startup offering artificial intelligence-powered banking solutions for medium-sized business owners, was valued at $1.2 billion in a funding round, Reuters reported Tuesday (July 14), citing an unnamed source. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Robinhood Pushes Brokerages to End the Waiting Game

June 29, 2026
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FinTech Lenders Chase the One Thing Banks Already Have

May 29, 2026
FinTech March quarter results have pointed to borrower growth and loan demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Paymentology CEO Says Payments Has a New Legacy Problem

May 18, 2026
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The AI Leapfrog Coming for Insurance Underwriting

April 24, 2026
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Citadel Securities Takes $400 Million Stake in Crypto.com

July 16, 2026
Crypto.com secured a $400 million strategic investment from Citadel Securities, according to a Thursday (July 16) 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 required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Cyclops Raises $20 Million to Scale Stablecoin Platform for Payments Firms

July 15, 2026
Cyclops raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its stablecoin rails for the payments industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Lumin Digital Raises $115 Million to Continue Expansion Beyond Digital Banking

July 15, 2026
Lumin Digital has raised $115 million in new capital to further the expansion of its unified digital banking platform into a Compounding Growth Platform for banks and credit unions. Get...

Velocity Raises $38 Million as Stablecoins Reshape Mainstream Business Finance

July 14, 2026
Velocity raised $38 million in a Series A funding round to expand its stablecoin payments and treasury platform designed for global enterprises, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release....