RedotPay, a stablecoin payment fintech, has raised $107 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round showing investor confidence in the role of stablecoins in everyday payments. This latest funding raise brings RedotPay’s total capital secured in 2025 to $194 million as the company continues to scale rapidly. Rapid User Growth and Surging Payment Volumes RedotPay said it now serves more than 6 million registered users across over 100 countries. As of November 2025, the platform has surpassed $10 ...

Netcapital (NasdaqCM:NCPL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call December 16, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker4Good day and welcome to the Netcapital Inc. earnings call. At this time, all participants have been placed on a listen-only mode. The floor will be open for questions and comments following the presentation. It is now my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host, Coreen Kraysler. Ma'am, the floor is yours.Speaker5Thank you, Holly. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining Netcapital's second quarter fiscal 2026 ...

Key Takeaways Klarna launched an open Agentic Product Protocol so AI agents can find, read and compare products online.KLAR offers a live feed of 100M products and 400M prices across 12 markets via one structured feed.KLAR's strategy will deepen its role between shoppers, merchants and platforms, driving network growth.Klarna Group plc (KLAR) recently made a big move into the future of shopping by unveiling its Agentic Product Protocol, an open standard that lets artificial intelligence agents instantly fin ...

Method's APIs are redefining financial connectivity with real-time, read-write, and frictionless access to all consumer liability data with integrated payment rails. Method helps lenders increase revenue by streamlining customer acquisition, improving underwriting accuracy, and increasing line utilization through balance transfers, all without user credentials. Today, Method powers solutions for over 60 fintechs, lenders, and FIs including SoFi, Aven, Bilt, Happy Money, and Figure. Method is backed by Andre ...

Key Takeaways SoFi is gaining from rising digital banking demand and Galileo's traction with financial institutions.XYZ's Cash App and Square units fuel growth despite macro headwinds and stiff fintech competition.CRCL expands via USDC, planned partnerships and early traction for its Circle Payments Network and Arc chain.In today’s fast-moving digital economy, traditional payment methods are increasingly seen as slow, fragmented and inefficient. Consumers and businesses are gravitating toward payment soluti ...

The launch of Culture & Cashmere follows Cashmere and SoFi's previous announcement expanding SoFi Invest's alternative investments to include The Cashmere Fund. SoFi members can invest in early-stage companies with Cashmere through the Cashmere Fund, a professionally managed fund with accessible minimums and streamlined access via the SoFi app. To learn more, visit www.sofi.com/invest. You can watch or listen to Culture & Capital on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Culture & Capital launches today, off ...

Dubai, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFa by InvoiceMate, the Deloitte Future 100 company, to commence tokenization of  AI-validated invoice financing at scale Enables institutional-grade opportunities to become accessible to everyday investors on a global scaleOpening $5.2 trillion global SME financing gap to Retail Investors Dubai, UAE, December 16, 2025 – DeFa by InvoiceMate, the Deloitte Future 100 company, will tokenize its AI-validated SME financing opportunities on ZIGChain, bringing institutiona ...

Who will have the most impact on the banking, fintech and payments world in 2026? American Banker's reporters and editors compiled this alphabetical list of the 26 people we expect to make a difference — positive or negative — for bankers in the coming year. Processing Content John AllisonChairman and CEO, Home BancSharesHome BancShares in Conway, Arkansas, has returned to the bank merger-and-acquisition arena, and from all appearances John Allison, the company's longtime chairman and CEO, couldn't be mo ...

Core Insights - Slope, an AI-driven lending startup, is partnering with Amazon to offer a reusable line of credit to Amazon sellers, backed by JPMorgan Chase [1][3] - The partnership aims to provide eligible U.S. Amazon vendors with real-time access to capital through their Amazon Seller accounts [1][6] Company Overview - Slope was co-founded by CEO Lawrence Lin Murata, who has personal experience with the challenges of small business cash flow [2] - The company is backed by notable figures including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and JPMorgan Chase [3] Product Offering - The lines of credit will start at an 8.99% APR, requiring vendors to have been in business for at least one year and generate over $100,000 in annual revenue [3] - Approved sellers can draw from the line as needed, with repayment terms ranging from three months to a year [3] Market Context - More than 60% of Amazon's sales are driven by independent sellers, highlighting their importance in the e-commerce ecosystem [4] - The total addressable market for Amazon lending was estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion, with expectations for growth under Slope's management [5] Competitive Advantage - Slope's integration allows sellers to apply for capital directly on Amazon Seller Central, utilizing proprietary performance data for real-time approvals [6][7] - The AI model used by Slope can analyze granular sales data, providing a more informed financing decision compared to traditional banks [7] Demand and Growth - Slope has seen significant demand for its services, with applications growing 300% week over week during the trial phase of the Amazon integration [8] - The company aims to be a "credit intelligence layer" for businesses, facilitating growth through accessible financing options [9]

LATEST: 💳 Credit card giant Visa has launched a new Stablecoins Advisory Practice, which will guide banks, fintechs, merchants and other businesses on stablecoin market fit, strategy and implementation. https://t.co/SOAuSCOo9F ...