UK fintech Paddle raises $25 million from CIBC Innovation Banking as it expands to the US
UK fintech Paddle have announced it has raised $25 million (£18.6 million) from CIBC Innovation Banking, as it opens a new office in Austin, USA.
US passes first major crypto legislation – Genius Act – as global ‘arms race’ heats up: deVere
The US has passed its first major national cryptocurrency legislation — the Genius Act — signaling the most aggressive shift yet in Washington’s approach to digital assets.
UK fintech Yaspa receives $12 million investment led by Discerning Capital, to fuel US expansion
Yaspa, a hyper-growth UK fintech, has received investment in a funding round led by Discerning Capital to fuel its expansion in the United States.
Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx to acquire Caleb & Brown to target the US’s wealthiest crypto investors
Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has agreed to buy boutique digital assets brokerage Caleb & Brown in a deal targeting the US’s wealthiest crypto investors.
ASX-listed Xero to acquire US fintech Melio for US$2.5 billion
ASX-listed Xero Limited have announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Melio Limited and its associated entities.
US fintech Shift4 to acquire Australian payment processing and POS company Smartpay
NYSE-listed US fintech Shift4 has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ASX-listed Smartpay, an independent provider of payment processing and point-of-sale solutions.
Australian-born fintech unicorn Airwallex raises US$300 million at US$6.2 billion valuation
Australian-born fintech unicorn, Airwallex, has completed a US$300 million Series F funding round at a US$6.2 billion valuation.
Rippling announces $450 million raise in new financing
US fintech Rippling have announced that it has raised $450 million in new financing that values the company at $16.8 billion.