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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

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

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

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

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

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

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