FinTech News
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Chipotle Launches “Buy the Dip” Game, Adds Crypto Payments
So far, 2022 has proven to be a tumultuous year for cryptocurrencies. Not only have individual investors felt some pain as prices for numerous assets have taken some tumbles but some crypto-centric firms have even had to lay off staff or file for bankruptcy. But, despite so-called “crypto winter” in effect, one popular restaurant is…
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TomoCredit Closes $122 Million Funding Round
With credit card interest rates on the rise, a company that offers an alternative credit product has announced a new injection of capital to continue its mission. Today, TomoCredit revealed that it had raised $122 million in its latest funding round. That total includes $22 million in Series B equity and $100 million in debt…
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X1 Credit Card Prepares for Public Launch, Raises $25 Million
Nearly two years ago, a new “smart credit card” called X1 was teased to consumers. Now, the card’s wide launch to the general public is nearly upon us. Ahead of that, the company behind the product has also announced an impressive investment round. This week, X1 Card revealed that it had raised $25 million. The…
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Stori Reaches Unicorn Status with $50 Million Equity Round
A company looking to bring credit availability to consumers in Latin America is now Mexico’s newest “unicorn.” Stori has announced that it’s raised $150 in funding. This includes a $50 million Series C-2 led by BAI Capital, GIC, and GGV Capital with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Vision Plus Capital, Goodwater Capital, Tresalia…
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Crypto Lender Celsius Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Following a turbulent month, the crypto lender Celsius has announced that it’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to CNBC, the company has more than 100,000 creditors, including individual customers. The filing also notes that the company has $167 million in cash on hand as it continues to operate. In a statement, Celsius co-founder…
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FinTech Firm Asset Class Raises $11.6 Million Funding Round
A financial technology company that aims to help “democratize private capital investing” has just gained an investment of its own. This week, Asset Class announced that it had raised $11.6 million in funding. The Series A was led by Canapi Ventures, which is a FinTech-focused VC. New and returning investors including Live Oak Ventures, Plexus…
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Klarna Officially Closes $800 Million Down Round
The popular “buy now, pay later” app Klarna has confirmed its latest investment round. Following reports last week, the FinTech has now officially announced that it’s raised $800 million in funding. The round builds upon a $639 million venture round the company closed in June 2021. However, while the earlier round valued the company at…
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Zilch Adds $50 Million to Latest Funding Round
Despite some reversals of fortune in FinTech as of late, a growing U.K.-based firm has announced an additional investment. Recently, Zilch announced that it had extended its round with an additional $50 million in funding. The added funds bring their Series C to a total of $160 million, while the company has now raised $460…
