November 19, 2025, was a big day for tech startups. Lots of money moved around, especially in AI, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Companies that make tools for doctors, create AI music, or protect businesses from hackers got a lot of attention from investors. One company, Function Health, got $298 million. They make health tools that use AI to give people better heal...
Ramp, a fintech company, has just hit a huge milestone. It's now worth $32 billion after raising $300 million in a recent funding round. This is a big jump from its previous valuation of $22. 5 billion just a few months ago. The company is known for helping businesses manage their spending and save money. It started as a simple corporate card platform but has since g...
In 2026, the fintech world is expected to see big changes. Experts predict a lot of action in the areas of IPOs and mergers. They discussed this at a recent event focused on fintech trends. One major trend is the blending of decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). This mix is becoming more common. A leader in the field noted that recent merger...
In a move to make crypto more accessible, Folks Finance has teamed up with a licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to launch Folks Mobile. This new app is set to bridge the gap between regulated financial services and the decentralized world of DeFi. The app is designed to be user-friendly and compliant, offering features like Liquid Staking, Swaps, and Len...
Ant Group, a major player in the online finance world, has set its sights on Latin America. The company, which was co-founded by Jack Ma, is putting money into R2, a company that helps other businesses get loans. This isn't just any investment. It's a big step for Ant Group to grow in a new market. R2 is a fintech company that focuses on small and medium-sized busin...
Anatoly Yakovenko, the CEO of Solana Labs and co-founder of Solana, is set to share his vision for the future of cryptocurrency at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. This event, taking place from October 27 to 29 at San Francisco's Moscone West, promises to be a hotspot for fintech enthusiasts. Yakovenko's session will delve into Solana's remarkable growth and the increasing ...
A new player is about to shake things up in South Africa's stock market. Optasia, a fintech company that uses AI, is planning a major move. They want to raise a lot of money by selling shares. The goal is to get 6. 3 billion rand, which is about $365 million. This would be the biggest IPO in South Africa in a whole year. Optasia is based in Dubai. It was started by ...
Khalid Ashmawy knows firsthand how tough it can be to send money back home. When he was a student in Europe, sending cash to his family in Cairo was slow and expensive. Even years later, working in the U. S. at big companies like Microsoft and Uber, the problem didn't go away. This frustration led him to create Munify, a digital bank that makes sending money to Egypt...
June 19, 2025, was a busy day for tech investments. A lot of money changed hands, and it all went to startups that are changing how we do things. These companies are working on everything from making AI smarter to fixing problems in healthcare and finance. It's clear that investors are really interested in ideas that can solve real problems. One company that stood o...
Walmart has made a significant shift in its financial strategy. The retail giant has decided to launch its own credit cards through OnePay. This is a big deal because it shows Walmart is serious about expanding its financial services. OnePay, which is mostly owned by Walmart, has teamed up with Synchrony. This company is well-known for handling credit cards behind th...