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SoFi Technologies Posts Record $1 Billion Quarter in Q4 2025 as Membership Reaches 13.7 Million
SoFi Technologies reported adjusted net revenue of $1.013 billion in Q4 2025, its first-ever billion-dollar quarter, as full-year membership grew 35% to 13.7 million.
Mastercard Reports FY2025 Net Revenue of $32.8 Billion as Network Switches Over 175 Billion Transactions
Mastercard posted FY2025 net revenue of $32.8 billion, up 16%, and net income of $15.0 billion, as its network processed over 175 billion transactions and contactless penetration reached 77%.
Paytm Delivers Third Consecutive Profitable Quarter with PAT of Rs 225 Crore in Q3 FY2026
Paytm reported PAT of Rs 225 crore in Q3 FY2026, its third straight profitable quarter, on operating revenue of Rs 2,194 crore, up 20% year-on-year, driven by UPI GMV growth of 35%.
LendingClub Posts FY2025 Net Revenue of $999 Million as Originations Climb 33% to Nearly $10 Billion
LendingClub reported FY2025 net revenue of $999 million, up 27%, as loan originations reached nearly $10 billion and net income more than doubled to $136 million.
PhonePe Files Updated DRHP With SEBI for $1.3 Billion IPO at $15 Billion Valuation in India
PhonePe has filed an updated DRHP with SEBI for an OFS-only IPO targeting approximately $1.3 billion, valuing India's leading payments fintech at around $15 billion.
DBS Indonesia Increases Channelling Financing to Kredivo to IDR 3 Trillion for BNPL Expansion
Bank DBS Indonesia has increased its credit facility to buy-now-pay-later provider Kredivo to IDR 3 trillion, roughly $190 million, to support the fintech's expansion into tier 2 and 3 cities.
CBN Upgrades OPay, Moniepoint, Kuda, PalmPay and Paga to National Payment-Bank Licences
Nigeria's CBN upgraded OPay, Moniepoint, Kuda, PalmPay, and Paga to national payment-bank status on 27 January 2026, allowing them to operate across all 36 states and take larger deposits.
Capital One Agrees to Acquire US Fintech Brex for $5.15 Billion in Cash and Stock
Capital One has agreed to buy corporate-card startup Brex for $5.15 billion in equal parts cash and stock, marking the largest bank-fintech deal on record.
AUSTRAC Orders External Compliance Audit of Australian Fintech Airwallex Over AML/CTF Concerns
Australia's AUSTRAC has ordered an external audit of Airwallex over suspected AML/CTF control weaknesses, covering customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
Chipper Cash Achieves First Positive Free Cash Flow Quarter in African Fintech Milestone
Chipper Cash posted its first-ever positive free cash flow quarter in Q4 2025, marking a turning point after years of sustained losses across African markets.
Chipper Cash Achieves First Positive Free Cash Flow Quarter in Q4 2025 After Years of Restructuring
Chipper Cash generated positive free cash flow in Q4 2025 for the first time in its history, credited to operational discipline following years of naira-driven pressure.
Revolut Launches Full Banking Services in Mexico, Its First Full Banking Market in Latin America
Revolut officially launched banking operations in Mexico in January 2026, enabling deposits and lending for an existing user base built on prior e-money services.