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Zen.com Expands to Southeast Asia

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Polish FinTech Zen.com is making its way into Southeast Asia, establishing a new office in Singapore. Focused on simplifying payments, the company is positioning itself between Europe and Asia, working to make cross-border transactions more seamless for businesses and individuals. This expansion comes through a partnership

Revolut’s New Launch in Spain & Milestone in Poland

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Today, Revolut marks progress on two fronts—one through expansion and another through deeper integration. While its global reach continues to grow, these latest updates focus on strengthening its presence in key European markets. 🇪🇸 In Spain, Revolut has launched its point-of-sale (POS) device, Revolut Terminal. This rollout

Plata Joins Mexico’s FinTech Unicorn Club

Hey FinTech Fanatic! After Bitso, Clip, Konfío, and Stori—and three years without a new unicorn—Mexico has finally completed its “manita” with a fifth FinTech unicorn: Plata. The company hit a $1.5 billion valuation after closing a $160 million Series A round led by Kora. Founded in 2023

Kraken & Gemini Take Steps Toward IPOs

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Despite past regulatory hurdles, major crypto firms are now moving toward public markets. Kraken and Gemini are both preparing for IPOs, a sign of renewed confidence in the sector as the political climate in the U.S. shifts in favor of digital assets. Kraken is targeting an

Live from FinTech Meetup: Connecting & Raising a Glass in Vegas!

Hi FinTech Fanatic! After an amazing week in NYC, I made my way to Las Vegas this weekend, ready to connect with fellow FinTech enthusiasts at the industry’s must-attend event: FinTech Meetup. Are you here? Don't miss the happy hour hosted by my friends at The Financial

Flex Secures $25M As Eyes 5x Revenue Growth

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Flex, a FinTech startup focused on business owners navigating both personal and corporate finances, has secured $25 million in equity funding, led by Titanium Ventures, at a $250 million valuation. Flex also closed a $200 million credit facility, reinforcing its push into the B2B payments space. The

FinTech Meetup: Will I Find You There?

Hey FinTech Fanatic! It’s been a few weeks since I landed in the US—why leave my hometown? Because FinTech, of course. (Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon!) Next Monday is just around the corner, which means FinTech Meetup is almost here. It’s shaping up to

Revolut Plans a Canada Comeback

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Revolut didn’t throw in the towel—it’s making another run at the Canadian market with a completely new strategy. The company is actively seeking a CEO to lead Revolut Canada interested in building something “from the ground up”, signaling a potential return after shutting down

Ramp Nearly Doubles Its Valuation to $13B

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The FinTech rebound continues, and Ramp is the latest name to capture the momentum. The corporate payments startup has nearly doubled its valuation to $13 billion, up from $7.65 billion last April, as investors bet on its expanding role in business financial management. The rise comes

FinTech, Fitness & Fundraising: Join Us in LA!

Hi FinTech Fanatic! Another exciting week kicks off in the US! Today I'm heading from Austin, Texas, to my favorite city in the world (after my hometown Amsterdam, of course 😉)—New York City. I'm halfway through a five-week US tour and loving every bit of reconnecting

FinTech Heats Up: Stripe Nears $92B, Revolut Hits $60B

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Stripe and Revolut are back in the spotlight, with valuations soaring and investor sentiment shifting. After a period of FinTech skepticism, recent moves suggest the tide is turning for these FinTech players. With IPO rumors swirling, the latest developments at both companies are adding fuel to the

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲?

Swiss amnis Unlocks CHF 10M to Scale

Hey FinTech Fanatic! From the Alps, comes amnis, a FinTech specializing in international banking for SMEs, which has just secured CHF 10 million in its Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to CHF 19.37 million ($21.3 million). This round, led by Swisscom Ventures, marks the startup’

PayPal’s Next Moves: PayPal Open, Venmo, Fastlane, and Verifone

Hey FinTech Fanatic! At its Investor Day, PayPal outlined its vision for the future, unveiling strategic initiatives to drive user engagement, broaden merchant services, and maintain competitiveness as the digital payments landscape continues to evolve. In the U.S., it launched PayPal Open, a unified platform for payments, financial services,