Payments Wrap Up

Payments Wrap Up

Vestwell Raises $385M Series E, Doubles Valuation to $2B
Vestwell has secured $385 million in Series E funding, doubling its valuation to $2 billion and reinforcing investor conviction in fintech…
 • Sam Boboev
Stripe’s Stablecoin Unit Wins Conditional OCC Bank Charter Approval
Stripe’s stablecoin platform, Bridge, has secured conditional approval for a US national trust bank charter from the OCC.
 • Sam Boboev
Britain Explores Visa Rival to Safeguard Payments Sovereignty
The UK government is reportedly exploring the creation of a domestic alternative to Visa amid concerns that geopolitical tensions could disrupt critical…
 • Sam Boboev
X to Launch Crypto and Stock Trading Within Weeks
X is preparing to roll out crypto and equity trading, marking a major step in its evolution toward becoming an “everything app.” The move would…
 • Sam Boboev
Stripe Valuation Surges Toward $140 Billion
Stripe’s valuation is approaching $140 billion, reinforcing its position as one of the most valuable private fintech companies globally.
 • Sam Boboev
LSEG to Build Blockchain-Friendly Digital Settlement Platform
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is building a blockchain-compatible digital settlement platform — a move that could materially reshape post-trade…
 • Sam Boboev
Coinbase Launches Wallet for AI Agents With Built-In Guardrails
Coinbase has launched a purpose-built crypto wallet designed specifically for AI agents, complete with embedded guardrails to control transactions and…
 • Sam Boboev
Amazon Rolls Out Pay by Bank in the UK
Amazon has launched Pay by Bank in the UK, allowing customers to pay directly from their bank accounts without using debit or credit cards.
 • Sam Boboev
US Regulators Clear the Way for Banks to Issue Stablecoins
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has changed its rules to allow national trust banks to issue stablecoins, marking a major shift in…
 • Sam Boboev
Broadridge to Acquire CQG in Major Market Infrastructure Deal
Broadridge has announced its acquisition of CQG, a leading provider of futures and options trading technology, in a move that significantly expands its…
 • Sam Boboev
Tether Makes $100M Strategic Investment in Anchorage Digital
Tether has made a $100 million strategic equity investment in Anchorage Digital, the federally chartered crypto bank.
 • Sam Boboev
Fiserv Brings Crypto Payments to the UK for the First Time
Fiserv has launched the UK’s first crypto payment acceptance capability through its merchant network, marking a significant step in mainstreaming…
 • Sam Boboev
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