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Paytm Returns to Profit in Q2 FY2026 as Revenue Rises 24% and Financial Services Surges
Paytm posted operating revenue of ₹2,061 crore in Q2 FY2026, up 24% year-on-year, with a PAT of ₹211 crore following restoration of its RBI online payments aggregator licence.
Singapore's Nium Secures Banco Central do Brasil Payment Institution Licence, Unlocking PIX and Boleto Access
Singapore's Nium received a Payment Institution licence from Brazil's central bank on 4 November 2025, gaining direct access to PIX, TED, and boleto rails for local fintechs.
Oman's Central Bank Approves 16 New Fintech Licences as Active Firms Reach 42
The Central Bank of Oman has approved 16 new fintech licences, lifting the total number of active firms to 42 as the Sultanate targets a $2.8 billion fintech market by end-2025.
Lean Technologies Becomes Saudi Arabia's First Licensed Open Banking Provider Under SAMA Authorisation
Lean Technologies has received a major payment institution licence from SAMA, making it the first licensed open banking provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
South African Fintech Optasia Lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange at $1.4 Billion Valuation
Optasia raised $345 million at a $1.4 billion valuation in a Johannesburg IPO that marked one of the first African tech listings in six years.
Mastercard Q3 2025 Net Revenues Rise 17% to $8.6 Billion on Cross-Border Strength
Mastercard posted Q3 2025 net revenues of $8.6 billion, up 17% year-on-year, as cross-border volume grew 15% globally and Value Added Services revenue climbed 22%.
Mercado Pago Loan Portfolio Surges 83% as MercadoLibre Posts Record Q3 2025 Revenue
Mercado Pago's loan book grew 83% year-on-year to $11 billion in Q3 2025 as parent MercadoLibre reported net revenues of $7.4 billion, its 27th consecutive quarter above 30% growth.
Adyen Reports 20% Revenue Growth in Q3 2025, Processed Volume Reaches €346.9 Billion
Dutch payments group Adyen posted net revenue of €598.4m in Q3 2025, up 20% year-on-year, as processed volume reached €346.9bn across EMEA and North America.
SoFi Technologies Posts Record Q3 2025 Revenue of $962 Million, Up 38%, in Eighth Consecutive Profitable Quarter
SoFi Technologies reported record Q3 2025 GAAP net revenue of $961.6 million, up 38% year-on-year, with net income of $139 million marking its eighth consecutive profitable quarter.
Airtel Money Africa Reports $193 Billion Annualised Transaction Value and Advances 2026 IPO Plans
Airtel Money Africa posted $193 billion in annualised transaction value, up 35.9%, and is targeting an H1 2026 IPO with Citigroup as lead adviser at a valuation above $4 billion.
Tabby Reaches $4.5 Billion Valuation in Saudi Arabia Secondary Share Sale Backed by HSG and Boyu Capital
Saudi BNPL firm Tabby's implied valuation exceeded $4.5bn after a secondary sale to HSG and Boyu Capital, with no new capital going to the company.
Visa Reports FY2025 Net Revenue of $40 Billion, Up 11%, as Processed Transactions Reach 257.5 Billion
Visa reported FY2025 net revenue of $40 billion, up 11% year-on-year, with GAAP net income of $20.1 billion and 257.5 billion total processed transactions for the full year.