Tagged: stripe

April 22, 2026 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Seapoint, an artificial intelligence-powered Fintech, has raised €7.5M in seed funding, according to a company statement. The funding round was led by 3Books, with participation from individual investors including Intercom co-founder Des Traynor, Mark Ransford, and Kota CEO Luke Mackey. In total, the company has… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to safeguard consumers’ access to financial services, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has dispatched formal warning letters to the chief executives of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Stripe, Visa (NYSE: V), and Mastercard (NYSE: MA). Issued on March 26, 2026, the notices highlight growing worries over reports that these… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tempo — a specialized payments network developed with backing from the major payment services provider Stripe — has now gone operational on its primary blockchain. Concurrently, the project has rolled out an innovative, openly available standard aimed at streamlining payments conducted by automated machines and… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

RedStone, a blockchain oracle provider, is live on Tempo. Tempo is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain designed around instant settlement, predictable fees, guaranteed blockspace for payment flows, and native stablecoin transactions built for real-world commerce. Its launch partners include Anthropic, DoorDash, Mastercard, Nubank, OpenAI, Ramp,… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 10:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Web3 had plenty to say about stablecoins, legislation, crypto and their intersection this week. Read below to find out more. Bitcoin “This is indeed notable. In prior geopolitical shocks, BTC could register 5-10% drawdowns, so this time is at the high end of the… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 1:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

San Francisco-based BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) is increasingly focused on flexible financing options with recently announced partnerships that integrate the payments company’s pay-over-time model into AI shopping experiences and essential tax services. These moves now seemingly underscore the financial tech company’s commitment to transparent,… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 3:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) jumped in late-day trading after a report that Stripe, a private firm, was considering buying all or part of the payments firm. According to a Bloomberg report, individuals familiar with the discussions said the negotiations are in a late stage,… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 9:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Stripe, a private company used by 50% of the Fortune 500 to enable payments and more, is offering early shareholders the opportunity to sell some or all of their shares at a valuation of $159 billion. Stripe was founded in 2010 and has avoided the… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin’s price tumbles below $71,000 in early 2026, marking a 15% decline since its peak last year, stablecoins are bucking the trend with robust expansion. These digital assets, pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, offer stability in volatile markets and are increasingly… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has revealed its pivotal role in fueling the expansion of Gamma, an AI-driven tool designed for crafting dynamic presentations. With a user base exceeding 70 million, Gamma has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue while maintaining profitability. This… Read More

January 24, 2026 @ 2:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe continues to solidify its position as a key player focused on digital financial services by forging strategic alliances, completing acquisitions, and enhancing its payment infrastructure. Recent announcements highlight the company’s focus on supporting AI-driven businesses, streamlining billing for complex models, and enabling seamless commerce… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Insight (NASDAQ: NSIT) this week announced an expanded global partnership with Stripe to help enterprises modernize legacy financial infrastructure, improve checkout conversion, and harness the next era of AI-driven commerce. The collaboration brings together Stripe’s programmable financial services platform and Insight’s Solutions Integrator capabilities to… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 3:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has announced a new integration with Microsoft Copilot, enabling seamless shopping experiences directly within chat conversations. Announced this month, this collaboration introduces Copilot Checkout, a feature that allows U.S. users to discover and purchase products from various digital commerce platforms and retailers like Etsy,… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com. This latest collaboration, set to roll out in early 2026, allows Crypto.com users to spend their digital assets at online merchants powered by Stripe’s payment infrastructure. By integrating Crypto.com as the first crypto platform for direct balance… Read More

December 14, 2025 @ 12:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe, the programmable financial services company, has recently introduced the Agentic Commerce Suite, a solution to help businesses get ready to sell via multiple AI agents. More than likely, the future of digital commerce will involve the assistance of various artificial intelligence powered tools to… Read More

December 11, 2025 @ 2:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Valora has noted that they are starting their next chapter of business growth and product development. The Valora team will be joining Stripe, marking a key milestone in their stated mission to effectively unlock access to financial opportunity for consumers across the… Read More

December 3, 2025 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, businesses on Stripe reportedly processed over 578 million transactions with a total payment volume of over $40 billion. It was said to be the largest 4-day period in Stripe’s history, capped by a solid Cyber Monday that saw more… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe-backed Tempo has announced its first venture focused move with a $25 million investment in cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Commonware. As part of the latest transaction, the stablecoin-powered blockchain, Tempo, being developed by venture firm Paradigm and payments Fintech Stripe, will leverage the Commonware Library. It… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 9:37 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Martin Quensel has spent nearly a decade pursuing tokenization. The co-founder of Web3 native asset manager Anemoy, which is built on the Centrifuge protocol (which he also co-founded), Quensel believes in tokenization as the future of finance. His career has been preparing him for this… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 10:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tempo, a blockchain that is focused on stablecoin payment processing, recently announced a $500 million funding round. Incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, Tempo’s  Series A round was reportedly led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks. This, according to an update this past week from Fortune, which… Read More