Farhan Pambudi
- Fintech & Payments
- August 27, 2026
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Sachin Bansal’s Navi Secures $100 Million from Prosus as Fintech Giant Eyes Public Listing and Expansion
Navi, the Indian fintech powerhouse founded by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, has successfully raised $100 million in its first major round of institutional funding, led by global technology investor Prosus.…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 24, 2026
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Stripe and Advent International Submit Landmark $53.4 Billion Joint Bid for Global Payments Giant PayPal
The global financial technology landscape faced a seismic shift this week as Stripe, the digital payments titan, teamed up with private equity powerhouse Advent International to submit a formal joint…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 24, 2026
- 12 views
Deadline Approaches for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 as Global Founders Vie for $100,000 Equity-Free Prize and Investor Exposure
The window for early-stage entrepreneurs to secure a position in the Startup Battlefield 200 is rapidly closing, with the official application deadline set for June 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 24, 2026
- 13 views
Charlie Javice Seeks Presidential Pardon Following Conviction for JPMorgan Fraud Amid Broader Wave of White-Collar Clemency Requests
Charlie Javice, the founder of the now-defunct financial aid startup Frank, has reportedly initiated a quiet but concerted effort to secure a presidential pardon from the Trump administration following her…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 23, 2026
- 12 views
Robinhood’s note on 10% layoffs shows blaming AI isn’t cutting it
Robinhood Markets Inc. has announced a significant workforce reduction, terminating approximately 10 percent of its full-time staff, a move that equates to roughly 290 employees. The decision, revealed through an…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 23, 2026
- 12 views
Natural Secures $30 Million Series A to Revolutionize Financial Rails for Autonomous AI Agents
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has moved beyond simple text generation into the realm of autonomous execution, where AI agents are now capable of managing complex logistics, identifying supply…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 23, 2026
- 10 views
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Unveils Smart Money Stage to Explore the Convergence of Fintech Payments and Artificial Intelligence
The global financial landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation, moving beyond traditional physical currency and conventional banking structures toward a decentralized, AI-driven ecosystem. In recognition of this shift, TechCrunch has…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 23, 2026
- 11 views
India Proposes Legislative Framework to Reintroduce Merchant Fees on Unified Payments Interface Transactions
India is moving to fundamentally restructure the economic foundations of its digital payments landscape through new legislation that could end the era of zero-cost transactions for businesses using the Unified…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 22, 2026
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Stripe and Advent International Reportedly Renew Acquisition Talks for Fintech Giant PayPal Amid Strategic Turnaround Efforts
The global financial technology landscape is facing a potential seismic shift as reports emerge that PayPal Holdings Inc. is once again in active negotiations regarding a possible sale to a…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 22, 2026
- 10 views
Flutterwave Secures Strategic Series E Investment from Ripple to Accelerate Blockchain-Based Payment Infrastructure Across Africa
The African fintech landscape reached a significant milestone on Tuesday as Flutterwave, the continent’s leading payments infrastructure provider, announced the successful completion of a Series E funding round. This latest…
