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Kunal Shah: Cred Founder is WhatsApp’s New Global Head
Meta invests ₹8,550 Cr in Cred, appointing founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp’s new Global Head. A major win for Indian fintech.
Fomo Raises $75M Series B for Accessible On-Chain Trading
Fomo secures $75M Series B led by Index Ventures to simplify on-chain trading, making DeFi accessible and social for all investors.
Advit Jewels IPO Soars: 46% GMP Amidst Market Activity
Advit Jewels IPO shows strong investor interest with a 46.38% Grey Market Premium. Turtlemint’s IPO closes subscribed. Explore market buzz and listing gains.
Nuvion & Visa Direct: Real-Time Global Business Payouts
Nuvion integrates Visa Direct for instant global business payouts to cards, accounts, and wallets, revolutionizing cross-border payments.
UN Global Compact Playbook Boosts Blended Finance for Sustainability
The UN Global Compact’s new playbook empowers businesses to leverage blended finance, unlocking private capital for sustainable development and driving market growth.
Kunal Shah Leads WhatsApp Globally, Meta Invests $900M in CRED
Fintech leader Kunal Shah, CRED founder, is now Global Head of WhatsApp. Meta invests $900M in CRED, valuing it at $4.5B. Strategic fintech push for WhatsApp in India.
MoMo Eyes $3B Valuation: Profitable Fintech Attracts Investors
Vietnamese fintech unicorn MoMo targets a $3 billion valuation in a secondary share sale, signaling a strong investor focus on profitability in the digital payments sector.
Turtlemint IPO Under-subscribed: Weak Listing Expected
Turtlemint’s ₹882.67 crore IPO closed under-subscribed on June 23, 2026, with a low 2% GMP, signaling weak investor confidence and a muted listing outlook.
Meta Appoints CRED Founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp CEO
Meta appoints CRED founder Kunal Shah as new WhatsApp CEO, signaling a strategic shift towards fintech and new revenue streams beyond ads.
India’s Fintech Matures: Trust Drives MSME Adoption
India’s fintech sector evolves from tech-push to trust-driven adoption, focusing on tangible outcomes for 6.5 crore MSMEs. Learn about the shift.
FPIs Sell ₹635 Cr: Impact on Your Portfolio Today
Foreign Portfolio Investors net sold Indian equities worth ₹635.91 Cr. Discover how this impacts your diversified portfolio and market resilience.
Meta Taps CRED Founder Kunal Shah for WhatsApp, Eyes Fintech Growth
Meta appoints CRED founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp chief, signaling a major fintech push in India after a $900M investment in his startup.
Trust Fintech Promoters Hold 69% Stake, Signaling Stability
Trust Fintech promoters maintain a significant 69.01% stake as of March 31, 2026, with no encumbered shares, indicating strong insider confidence and market stability.
Finovate IMPACT: NYC Fintech Funding Forum Launched
Finovate launches IMPACT, a new NYC forum on Sept 11, connecting fintech startups (pre-Series A) with diverse investors for crucial fundraising and growth.
Meta’s $900M India Bet: CRED Investment & WhatsApp Shake-Up
Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED, appointing founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp. A strategic move to dominate India’s digital commerce and payments.
Meta Invests $900M in CRED, Kunal Shah Heads WhatsApp
Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED, valuing it at $4.5B. Founder Kunal Shah appointed Global Head of WhatsApp, marking a significant leadership shift.
Kunal Shah Leads WhatsApp Globally Post-Meta’s CRED Investment
CRED founder Kunal Shah appointed WhatsApp’s global head after Meta’s $900M investment in CRED. A major win for Indian fintech.
Turtlemint IPO: Strong Retail & QIB Demand Boosts Fintech Offering
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions’ IPO sees robust subscription, with significant backing from Qualified Institutional Buyers and retail investors, signaling confidence in the insurtech sector.
Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp Globally at Meta; CRED Secures $900M
CRED founder Kunal Shah joins Meta to lead WhatsApp globally. Meta invests $900M in CRED, signaling major fintech ambitions and strategic partnerships.
Meta Eyes $4B CRED Investment: India Payments Race Intensifies
Meta reportedly explores a $4 billion investment in India’s CRED, aiming to boost its presence in the competitive digital payments market against PhonePe & Google Pay.
FUTR Corp. Acquires Fintech Platform, Revenue Surges 50%+
FUTR Corp. strategically acquires a North American financial planning platform, instantly increasing revenue by over 50% and expanding its consumer reach in the fintech sector.
Meta Invests $900M in CRED, Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp Globally
Meta invests $900M in Indian fintech CRED, appointing founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp. Signals major push into India’s digital payments market.
APAC Banks: 92% of Global Network Attacks Explained
Discover why Asia-Pacific banks are targeted in 92% of global network attacks. Explore the link between rapid fintech adoption and increased cyber vulnerabilities.
Meta Invests $900M in Cred, Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp
Meta acquires 20% of Indian fintech Cred for $900M, appointing founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp. Strategic move into India’s digital market & AI.
Zaggle Stock Soars on PNB Credit Card Deal, Eyes Growth
Fintech firm Zaggle’s stock jumps after a 5-year co-branding deal with Punjab National Bank for a retail credit card, signaling a major growth shift into the credit sector.
Turtlemint Fintech IPO Subscribes 52% on Day 2
Turtlemint Fintech’s Rs 883 crore IPO sees 52% subscription on day 2. QIBs lead demand, signaling investor interest in insurtech’s digital transformation.
Turtlemint Fintech IPO Struggles: Only 0.50x Subscribed by Day 2
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions’ ₹882.67 crore IPO saw only 0.50x subscription by Day 2, with retail interest rising but institutional demand subdued.
D24 Fintech Appoints Ashish Sethi as New CEO for Global Growth
D24 Fintech welcomes Ashish Sethi as CEO, leveraging his 25+ years of experience to spearhead global expansion and enhance digital infrastructure solutions for financial markets.
UK Fintech’s Global Standing Eroded by Political Instability
Chronic political volatility in the UK is undermining its fintech sector, deterring investors and stalling regulations, impacting global competitiveness.
Payfuture-APA: Streamlining Emerging Market Payments
Discover how Payfuture and Atlantic Partners Asia are revolutionizing cross-border payments into emerging markets with an aggregated financial infrastructure model.