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Egypt Fintech Surge: MNT-Halan Hits $1.4B, Blnk Secures $37M
Egypt’s fintech sector is booming! MNT-Halan achieves unicorn status at $1.4B valuation, while Blnk raises $37M to expand its BNPL services. Discover the growth.
Star51 Capital Launches Medtech & AI Fund with Abbott, Mayo Clinic Backing
Star51 Capital announces the first close of its Medtech & AI venture fund, anchored by Abbott and Mayo Clinic, to invest in early-stage healthcare technology.
Digital Asset raises $355M for Canton Network
Digital Asset secures $355M led by a16z crypto for its Canton Network, with investments from HSBC and BNP Paribas, to enhance blockchain capabilities for financial institutions.
Top 10 US Banks at FinovateFall 2026: Fintech Convergence
All top 10 US banks confirmed for FinovateFall 2026 in the USA. A major convergence for fintech innovation and banking strategy.
Barclays Acquires GoHenry UK: Boosting Youth Banking
Barclays acquires GoHenry UK’s operations, a financial app for kids, to expand its youth banking services and compete with fintech rivals.
Red Hat: AI Boosts Cyber Risk in Finance, Urges Resilience
Red Hat’s Monica Sasso emphasizes proactive cyber resilience in finance due to advanced AI like Claude Mythos, calling for holistic security and failure planning.
ISCC Fintech Appoints Diego Paulet, Shares Fall
ISCC Fintech welcomes Diego Paulet as an independent director, replacing Gianluca Marzinotto. Shares experienced a 4.1% theoretical decline and were suspended.
UP Fintech Lawsuit: Shares Plunge 25% Amid China Crackdown
UP Fintech (TIGR) faces a class-action lawsuit investigation by The Rosen Law Firm after shares dropped 25% due to China’s crackdown on illegal cross-border securities.
Bancassurance 2.0: Boost Bank Revenue with Embedded Insurance
Discover Bancassurance 2.0: How embedded insurance transforms banks into real-time revenue engines, enhancing customer experience and reducing churn.
Fintech Profitability: Data Intelligence is Key for Torus, payabl., Raiffeisen
Experts from Torus, payabl., and Raiffeisen Bank International reveal how data intelligence is crucial for sustainable fintech profitability through real-time decisions and customer segmentation.
Crypto.com & Yuno Boost UK Crypto Payments at Checkout
Crypto.com and Yuno partner to integrate Crypto.com Pay into Yuno’s network, enabling crypto payments at over 300,000 UK shops. Accelerating mainstream adoption of digital assets.
AI & Fintech Fuel Trillion-Dollar Growth in Finance
AI and fintech are revolutionizing finance, driving insurtech and embedded finance growth, and boosting global financial inclusion. Markets projected for trillion-dollar expansion.
Fintech Trends: AI, M&A, Blockchain Funding & Phygital Banking
Explore the latest fintech buzz: UK banks back sovereign AI, Intesa Sanpaolo bids €30B, and ‘phygital banking’ gains traction. Key M&A and funding news.
UK Simplifies Climate Risk Reporting, Saves £20M
UK’s FCA streamlines climate risk reporting for investors, aiming to save £20M annually with clearer, simpler disclosures for retail and institutional clients.
Italy’s Fintech Soars: €202M VC Growth at Money20/20
Italy’s Fintech sector doubles revenues and secures €202M VC growth, highlighted by ITA at Money20/20 Europe, positioning it as a top EU investment hub.
QubeHealth-Pay Secures INR 416 Cr in Series A Funding
QubeHealth-Pay raises INR 416 crore in Series A funding, exceeding targets. Strong investor confidence in India’s healthcare fintech sector.
Lithuania: Europe’s Booming Fintech Hub
Discover why Lithuania is rapidly becoming Europe’s top fintech hub, attracting over 270 companies with agile regulation and strong infrastructure.
Moniepoint’s DreamDevs Bootcamp Cultivates Nigerian Tech Talent
Moniepoint Inc. graduates its second DreamDevs Bootcamp cohort, nurturing top-tier Nigerian engineering talent to combat Africa’s tech skill gap.
KOHO Raises $130M, Nears Bank Status at $1.33B Valuation
Canadian fintech KOHO secures $130M, reaching a $1.33B valuation. Set to become a federally regulated bank, enhancing services for underserved Canadians.
CIRO Resumes Trading for AmeriTrust Financial Technologies (AMT) on TSX-V
CIRO announces the resumption of trading for AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc. (AMT) on the TSX-Venture Exchange, effective June 12, 2026, ensuring fair market conditions.
Barclays Acquires GoHenry: Expanding Financial Services for Youth
Barclays is set to acquire UK financial app GoHenry by Q4 2026, aiming to offer a seamless financial journey for young users and strengthen customer relationships.
HABIBMETRO Bank Partners with BPC for Next-Gen Payments in Pakistan
HABIBMETRO Bank selects BPC’s SmartVista platform to enhance issuing and transaction processing, supporting Pakistan’s digital finance goals and Vision 2028.
Current Raises $80M Series E, Reaches $1.5B Valuation
Fintech Current secures $80M Series E funding, valuing the company at $1.5B. Funds to fuel AI-driven innovation and expansion.
Record OS: Wise Alumni Raise £1.5M for Tax Compliance Platform
Record OS, founded by ex-Wise employees, secures £1.49M pre-seed funding to simplify tax compliance for the self-employed and landlords.
PB Fintech: Building India’s Trust-First Insurance & Healthcare Ecosystem
PB Fintech, parent of Policybazaar & Paisabazaar, is creating a trust-first financial ecosystem in India, targeting insurance & healthcare for 500M by 2047.
Rylo Leads $319.7M Africa & ME Tech Funding Surge
Israeli AI firm Rylo leads a $319.7M funding surge in Africa & Middle East tech. Investments focus on AI, fintech, and cybersecurity.
Flipkart Strengthens Tech Leadership in AI & Fintech
Flipkart appoints Goda Ramkumar and Mohan Palisetti to lead AI, Data Science, Fintech & Payments Engineering, enhancing customer & seller experiences in India.
PB Fintech: Building India’s Trust-First Insurance & Healthcare Ecosystem
PB Fintech is pioneering a trust-first ecosystem in India’s insurance and healthcare sectors, driving financial inclusion and supporting national development goals.
Flipkart Strengthens Tech Leadership with AI & Fintech Hires
Flipkart enhances its tech leadership with new AI and fintech executives, aiming to boost AI solutions and payment infrastructure for its growing ecosystem.
Crypto Fuels Human Trafficking Surge: 85% Rise
Chainalysis report: Crypto flows to human trafficking services surged 85% in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions, driven by illicit Southeast Asian ecosystems.