Ramp Challenges Stripe with Launch of AI Model Routing Platform Router

Ramp, the multi-billion-dollar corporate expense management and fintech powerhouse, has officially entered the competitive arena of artificial intelligence infrastructure with the launch of Router, a sophisticated AI model routing service.…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…