German payment startup is close to launching US bank
Key insight: Augustus now has the next U.S. regulatory approval it needs to open its AI-powered international clearing bank. Expert…
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LatAm FinTech funding surged 2.6x YoY in Q2 2026 as investor confidence grew
Key LatAm FinTech investment stats in Q2 2026: LatAm funding surged 2.6x YoY in Q2 Average deal value increased to…
Emirates NBD backs AI startup adoption with Techstars
Emirates NBD, a banking group operating across the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye, has partnered with startup accelerator Techstars…
US FinTech deal activity grew 33% YoY in Q1 2026 driven by surge in deals under $100m
Key US FinTech investment stats in Q1 2026: US FinTech deal activity grew 33% YoY Deals under $100m surged 29%…
Top 7 Fintech Startups in Brazil to Watch in 2026
1. Why is Brazil considered a fintech leader in Latin America? Brazil combines a large consumer market, supportive regulation, digital…
India cements status as main Asian FinTech hub securing over a third of all deals in Q1
Key Asian FinTech investment stats in Q1 2026: Asian FinTech deal activity dropped by 22% QoQ in Q1 Indian companies…
Mal secured one of the top global FinTech deals as funding drops 8% YoY in Q1 2026
Key Global FinTech investment stats in Q1 2026: Global FinTech investments dropped 8% YoY in Q1 2026 First quarter saw…
How Fintech Companies Challenge Established Banking Giants
1. How safe is my money through digital neo-bank services rather than a branch? The most reliable digital banking sites…
Silicon Road Ventures announces India agentic AI fund
By Aarav Garg Silicon Road Ventures has launched an India-focused investment fund aimed at backing early-stage startups building agentic AI…
Brazil firms continue to dominate the LatAm FinTech market raking in four of the top 10 deals in Q1 2026
Key LatAm FinTech investment stats in Q1 2026: LatAm FinTech funding surged by 64% YoY in Q1 Brazil firms raked…
Slice eyes $50–100 million funding at lower valuation, sharpens digital bank pitch – The Economic Times
Slice Small Finance Bank is in discussions with investors to raise $50–100 million in fresh funding at a lower valuation…
GoSats bags $5m Series A to boost AI-led rewards platform
Bengaluru-based FinTech startup GoSats has raised $5 million (approximately ₹42 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Konvoy,…
Monzo Walks Away From America to Bet Big on Europe – Startup Fortune
UK digital bank Monzo is abandoning its American expansion, choosing to consolidate its position across Europe instead of battling the…
Seapoint taps WealthKernel to expand startup treasury services
By Vriti Gothi Today AI Cross Border Payments Digital Banking Seapoint has partnered with WealthKernel to expand treasury management capabilities…
ARQ Raises $70 Million From Sequoia and Founders Fund to Expand Stablecoin Finance in Latin America – Blockonomi
TLDR: ARQ, formerly DolarApp, raised $70M with Sequoia Capital and Founders Fund leading the round. The company serves 2 million+…
Fintech startup Fi gives up on B2C neo-banking, shifts focus to B2B tech services; plans layoffs – The Economic Times
Fintech startup Fi is undertaking a major restructuring exercise that will include staff layoffs and the sunsetting of several consumer-facing…
The Hot Takes: Fintech’s Leading Voices Speak Out at FinTech XChange
Salt Lake City, Utah – February 5, 2026 This week the 4th FinTech Xchange kicked off at the downtown Hilton…
The Hot Takes: Fintech’s Leading Voices Speak Out at FinTech XChange
Salt Lake City, Utah – February 5, 2026 This week the 4th FinTech Xchange kicked off at the downtown Hilton…