Stripe promotes Eileen O’Mara to vice chair, enhancing government relations

Stripe Directory could revolutionize business discovery and autonomous transactions, but its impact hinges on the adoption of AI-driven payments. The post Stripe launches Directory tool letting AI agents search for businesses on its network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fomo's funding highlights renewed VC interest in consumer trading apps, signaling potential shifts in fintech and crypto market dynamics. The post Trading app Fomo raises $75M at a $550M valuation backed by Index and Union Square Ventures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta's potential investment in Cred could reshape India's fintech landscape, enhancing WhatsApp's market position and regulatory dynamics. The post Meta reportedly in talks to invest in Indian fintech Cred, with Kunal Shah eyed for WhatsApp role appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea has expanded plans for its financial regulatory sandbox to include digital asset related laws, opening the door for a wider range of blockchain and fintech services to seek regulatory exemptions. According to local media, South Korea’s Financial Services…

Lloyds' AI and blockchain initiatives could reshape traditional finance, challenging fintech and DeFi sectors with its vast resources and reach. The post Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts for AI initiatives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic has joined Frontier, the carbon removal collective founded by Stripe, Google, and Shopify, becoming the first pure-play AI company to participate in the group. The move is part of a new $915 million funding tranche that nearly doubles Frontier’s total pledges to $1.8 billion. The announcement marks Anthropic’s first climate-related commitment, arriving at a […]

This week was not an exceptionally busy one for large funding deals, though we saw sizable rounds in a lively mix of sectors ranging from AI to fintech to quantum computing, biotech and cybersecurity.

PayPal's restructuring may signal a shift in corporate VC strategies, impacting fintech and crypto markets by altering investment dynamics. The post PayPal Ventures to wind down as part of restructuring appeared first on Crypto Briefing.