Farhan Pambudi
- Fintech & Payments
- September 10, 2026
- 45 views
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Unveils Builders Stage Agenda for Scaling Startups in the AI Era
The Builders Stage will return to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, serving as a central hub for founders, startup operators, and venture capitalists to engage in high-level tactical discussions regarding the complexities…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 8, 2026
- 51 views
Stripe and Advent International Launch Strategic 53.4 Billion Dollar Joint Bid for Acquisition of PayPal
Stripe and the global private equity powerhouse Advent International have reportedly submitted a comprehensive joint proposal to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion, signaling…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 8, 2026
- 26 views
Prediction Market Platform Kalshi Issues First Lifetime Ban to Former Representative George Santos Amid Crackdown on Political Betting Misconduct
In an unprecedented move for the burgeoning prediction market industry, Kalshi, a federally regulated exchange, has issued its first-ever lifetime ban against a public figure. Former Republican Representative George Santos…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 8, 2026
- 24 views
Ryan Breslow’s Last Stand: Inside Bolt’s $27 Million Survival Bid and the Risky Path Forward for the Checkout Startup
Ryan Breslow, the controversial entrepreneur who reclaimed the CEO seat at Bolt last year following a period defined by protracted legal battles and public friction with investors, is launching an…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 7, 2026
- 29 views
Anthropic Ascends to Market Leadership as Trump Administration Orders Ban on State-of-the-Art AI Models Mythos and Fable 5
The landscape of the artificial intelligence industry underwent a seismic shift in the second quarter of 2026, as Anthropic achieved a historic milestone by surpassing OpenAI in business spending market…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 7, 2026
- 31 views
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Early Bird Deadline Approaches as Boston Prepares to Host Global Startup Leaders
The venture capital and startup landscape is preparing for a significant gathering this autumn as the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 heads to Boston, Massachusetts. With the Early Bird registration deadline…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 7, 2026
- 31 views
Natural Secures 30 Million Dollars to Build the Financial Infrastructure for Autonomous AI Agents
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has ushered in the era of "agentic workflows," where AI models no longer simply generate text or images but actively execute complex, multi-step tasks.…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 7, 2026
- 37 views
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Launches Smart Money Stage to Navigate the Convergence of Fintech AI and Global Financial Infrastructure
The landscape of global finance is undergoing a fundamental transformation as traditional monetary systems integrate with decentralized protocols and artificial intelligence. In response to these shifts, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 6, 2026
- 33 views
India Moves to Overhaul UPI Business Model with New Legislation Paving the Way for Merchant Transaction Fees
The Government of India has introduced landmark legislation in Parliament that signals a fundamental shift in the nation’s digital payments landscape by establishing the legal framework to reintroduce merchant fees…
- Fintech & Payments
- September 6, 2026
- 48 views
Stripe and Advent International in Advanced Talks to Acquire PayPal for 53 Billion Dollars Amid Strategic Corporate Overhaul
The global fintech landscape is bracing for a seismic shift as reports emerge that PayPal Holdings Inc., once the undisputed titan of digital payments, is in advanced negotiations to be…
