Fintech
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Klarna Launches Peer-to-Peer Payments Across 13 European Markets in Bid to Deepen App Engagement
Klarna rolled out peer-to-peer payment capabilities across 13 European markets in January 2026, letting users send money via phone number, email, or QR code within the app.
Ant International Processes Over Two Billion Cross-Border Payments in 2025 via Singapore Operations
Ant International processed more than 2 billion digital cross-border transactions in 2025, with its Alipay+ platform connecting 1.8 billion users across 100 markets.
Ant International Reports Over 2 Billion Cross-Border Transactions in 2025 as Alipay+ Reaches 1.8 Billion Accounts
Ant International processed over 2 billion cross-border transactions in 2025 and its Alipay+ network now connects 1.8 billion user accounts to merchants in more than 100 markets.
Papaya Global Explores Acquisition at Up to $4.5 Billion Valuation After 2024 Revenues Exceed $100 Million
Israeli payroll fintech Papaya Global entered late-stage sale discussions valuing it at $3.5–4.5 billion, with reported interest from SAP, Oracle, and private equity.
Dutch Neobank bunq Refiles for US Banking Licence With OCC and FDIC
Dutch neobank bunq has refiled its US banking licence application with the OCC and FDIC, bringing 17 million users and €8.7 billion in deposits to its second attempt at the American market.
India's UPI Sets All-Time Monthly Record With 21.63 Billion Transactions in December 2025
NPCI reported 21.63 billion UPI transactions worth Rs 27.97 lakh crore in December 2025, the highest monthly volume in UPI history, capping a full-year total of 228.3 billion.
UAE Formalises Digital Dirham as Legal Tender Under New CB Law 2025
The UAE has enacted CB Law 2025, establishing the Digital Dirham as recognised legal tender and moving the country's CBDC from pilot phase to legislative reality.
Xendit Processes 424 Million Transactions in Indonesia in 2025, with Total Payment Volume Rising 26% to $37.8 Billion
Xendit processed 424 million-plus transactions in Indonesia in 2025, up 21% year-on-year, while total payment volume rose 26% to $37.8 billion and active merchants nearly doubled.
Banorte Acquires Full Ownership of RappiCard for $50 Million and Signs 15-Year Exclusive Fintech Pact
Banorte has completed 100% ownership of RappiCard after buying the remaining 44.28% stake for $50 million and securing a 15-year exclusive fintech partnership with Rappi.
Monzo Receives Full EU Banking Licence from Central Bank of Ireland and ECB, Names Dublin as European HQ
Monzo has been granted a full EU banking licence by the Central Bank of Ireland and ECB, with Dublin named as its European headquarters.
Germany's N26 Targets First Full-Year Profit in FY2025 with Revenue of €580–620 Million
N26 expects to record its first-ever full-year profit in FY2025, with projected revenue of €580–620 million, up 32–41% from €440 million in FY2024.
Philippines' Tonik Digital Bank Raises $12 Million Pre-Series C and Surpasses One Million Loans
Tonik, the Philippines' first licensed digital-only bank, has raised $12M in a Pre-Series C round and crossed the milestone of one million loans issued.