March 22, 2026

LatAm FinTech Investment Statistics for Q4 2025 In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Latin American FinTech sector demonstrated a notable decline in funding while deal activity represented a slight increase compared to the same period in the previous year. A total of 34 deals were executed in Q4 2025, reflecting a 10% uptick from

February 20, 2026

We asked industry leaders what separates the fintechs that sell for premium multiples from the ones that end up in fire sales. Here is what they told us. The fintech M&A market is back. Global investment hit $116 billion across 4,719 deals in 2025, bouncing back hard from a seven-year low the year before. But

February 10, 2026

YouTube Sensation MrBeast Acquires Banking App Step to Empower Gen Z YouTube megastar MrBeast has made headlines with his latest announcement—his company, Beast Industries, has acquired Step, a popular banking app designed specifically for teenagers. This strategic partnership aims to provide Generation Z with essential financial tools to help them build credit, save money, and

January 24, 2026

Capital One Acquires Brex for $5.15 Billion: A Strategic Move in Fintech Capital One, one of the largest credit card issuers in the United States, has announced its acquisition of financial technology company Brex for $5.15 billion. This purchase comes merely eight months after Capital One's hefty $35 billion acquisition of Discover, demonstrating its aggressive

January 20, 2026

UST enhances its capabilities in modern banking through the acquisition of Tailwind Business Ventures, according to President Manu Gopinath. UST Acquires Tailwind Business Ventures to Bolster Digital Banking Solutions In an effort to expand its footprint in the digital banking sector, UST has officially acquired Tailwind Business Ventures. This strategic move is primarily aimed at

January 16, 2026

CoinGecko Explores Potential Sale Valued at $500 Million CoinGecko, a prominent player in the crypto data industry, is reported to have enlisted Moelis & Company as an advisor to explore a possible sale that could estimate the company’s worth at approximately US$500 million. This development was first highlighted by CoinDesk. Market Context and Timing The

January 6, 2026

A Major Acquisition in African Fintech: Flutterwave Acquires Mono Africa's esteemed fintech leader, Flutterwave, has made headlines by acquiring the Nigerian open banking startup Mono. This all-stock transaction is valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to insider sources. Bridging Two Fintech Giants This strategic acquisition unites two of Africa’s foremost fintech infrastructure companies.

December 23, 2025

New Insights into Financial Services and FinTech M&A Trends in 2025 Recent research dives deep into transaction activities, valuations, and strategic transformations within banking, payments, wealth technology, and financial infrastructure. Seattle-Tacoma, WA, Washington, USA, December 22, 2025 — Mergers and Acquisitions, a recognized leader in mid-market M&A research and advisory, has unveiled its latest market

November 18, 2025

Teybridge Capital Europe Completes Strategic Acquisition of Atom CTO Teybridge Capital Europe, a leading provider of trade finance and working capital solutions for SMEs and corporates based in Dublin, has successfully finalized the acquisition of Atom CTO, a prominent London-based fintech firm. Atom CTO boasts a strong presence not only in the UK but also

November 12, 2025

Local Business Highlights: Paystand Expansion and Surfing Innovations In this week's roundup of Santa Cruz County business news, Jessica M. Pasko brings us insightful updates, from Paystand's new cryptocurrency payment options to a Santa Cruz startup's exciting debut on the hit show "Shark Tank." Additionally, we introduce the inaugural Lookout List, celebrating local favorites. Paystand

November 11, 2025

Ripple Acquires Hidden Road, Expands Financial Operations with Ripple Prime Ripple has successfully completed its acquisition of the non-bank prime broker Hidden Road, renaming it Ripple Prime. This move marks one of the company's largest transactions to date, significantly enhancing its operational reach beyond the digital assets sector. First Crypto Company with Multi-Asset Prime Brokerage

September 11, 2025

Amazon Acquires Axio: A Major Move in India's Lending Landscape Amazon has officially finalized its acquisition of Axio, a Bengaluru-based non-banking lender, marking a significant expansion into India’s lending market. This strategic move, first announced in December, received the green light from the Reserve Bank of India in June. About Axio: A Key Player in