Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Ebury Raises £550m as Santander Increases Stake to 55%
UK fintech Ebury is raising around £550 million in funding, with majority shareholder Santander upping its stake to 55% via a £50 million investment. The transactions are led by Centerbridge Partners, with participation from Vitruvian Partners, 83North, and Santander, subject to regulatory approvals.
Adyen Acquires Loyalty Platform Talon.One for €750m
Dutch paytech Adyen has agreed to acquire Berlin-based Talon.One, a customer loyalty software provider, for €750 million. The deal, financed by Adyen's cash reserves, is expected to close in H2 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
Global FinTech Funding Reaches $800m, US Firms Dominate
FinTech funding hit $800 million across 21 deals this week, with US firms securing nearly half the transactions and over half the capital. American companies captured a disproportionate share despite fewer deals.
Rogo Secures $160m for AI Platform in Finance
US-based Rogo raised $160 million, the week's largest round, to scale its generative AI platform for financial institutions. This underscores strong investor interest in AI-driven FinTech solutions.
Kashable Closes $60m Series C for Workplace Lending
Kashable, offering employer-sponsored financial wellness, raised $60 million led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives with up to $50 million committed. Existing investors Revolution Ventures and EJF Ventures added $10 million.
Squads Raises $18m for Stablecoin Finance Platform
Squads secured $18 million led by Solana Ventures, with backers including Coinbase Ventures and Haun Ventures, bringing total funding to $42.9 million. Funds will expand its Altitude OS on stablecoin infrastructure.
UnblockPay Bags $4.5m Seed for Stablecoin Payments
Brazil's UnblockPay raised $4.5 million in a seed round led by Prelude, with support from Plug and Play, Wintermute, and others. The funding targets international growth and product development.
Versana Raises $43m to Expand Loan Data Platform
New York-based Versana secured $43 million led by BNP Paribas, with Apollo and banks like Morgan Stanley joining, totaling over $125 million raised. The investment supports Europe expansion, private credit, and analytics.
Exodus Movement Acquires Monavate and Baanx Shares
Exodus Movement has acquired outstanding shares of Monavate Holdings Limited and Baanx.com Ltd, strengthening its position in fintech and blockchain services. The deal was announced on May 2, 2026.
Iran's Powerful Family Runs Largest Crypto Exchange Used by IRGC
One of Iran's most influential families founded its largest crypto exchange, utilized by the IRGC to move millions. This highlights blockchain's role in sanctioned economies.
Trump Crypto Empire Shows Emerging Cracks
The Trump-associated crypto ventures are beginning to reveal weaknesses amid market pressures. Details point to challenges in sustainability and operations.