Latest news and analysis on how technology is reshaping finance — from digital payments and neobanks to blockchain, lending, and financial innovation.
April 2026 | India Fintech & Regulatory News – In a significant regulatory action, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, effective April 24, 2026. The decision follows serious and repeated violations of regulatory norms, marking one of the most decisive actions taken against a fintech-linked … Read more
April 2026 | India Fintech & E-commerce News – Pine Labs has acquired a 100% stake in Shopflo Technologies in a deal valued at up to ₹88 crore, marking a strategic move to expand its presence in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) and e-commerce ecosystem. According to regulatory filings, the acquisition—structured as an all-cash transaction—is expected to … Read more
April 2026 | Southeast Asia Fintech & Banking News – Netbank has secured fresh capital in its Series B funding round, led by Altara Ventures, as it doubles down on building scalable financial infrastructure in the Philippines. While the company has not disclosed the funding amount, the round also saw continued participation from existing investors, … Read more
April 2026 | India Fintech & Leadership News – M2P Fintech has announced the appointment of Vivek Seshadri as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The move comes as the company accelerates its global growth strategy and financial operations. In his new role, Seshadri will oversee global finance functions, including capital planning, investor relations, … Read more
April 20, 2026 | India Fintech & NBFC News – Moneyboxx Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company focused on impact financing for micro and small enterprises, has secured ₹35 crore in term funding from multiple lenders, including IndusInd Bank and STCI Finance Limited. The funding includes: ₹15 crore from STCI Finance Limited (sanctioned February 27, … Read more
April 2026 | India / Global Tech News – Global digital engineering company Nagarro SE has announced the appointment of Prateek Aggarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Management Board, effective May 1, 2026. The appointment comes as the company strengthens its leadership structure to support global expansion, enhanced governance, … Read more
India, April 13, 2026 – Cashfree Payments, a frontrunner in the AI-native payment solutions space, has officially announced the appointment of Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic leadership hire comes as the fintech major looks to accelerate its growth trajectory, enhance operational efficiency, and cement its path toward long-term profitability. … Read more
Thunes has joined the Circle Payments Network (CPN) Managed Payments system, marking a significant step toward building a more interconnected global payments ecosystem. The partnership aims to bridge traditional financial systems with digital assets, enabling faster, more efficient cross-border transactions. Strengthening Global Payment Interoperability By integrating with Circle’s Payments Network, Thunes will allow its customers … Read more
Tazapay, a leading payment infrastructure platform focused on emerging markets, has successfully raised $36 million in a Series B extension round led by Circle Ventures. The round also saw participation from new investors such as CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures, alongside existing backers including Peak XV Partners, GMO Venture Partners, January Capital, Ripple, Norinchukin Capital, … Read more
Singapore-based digital payments company dtcpay has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, with Favour Capital acting as financial advisor. The investment comes at a pivotal time for the global stablecoin payments industry, as regulators across multiple regions tighten oversight on digital asset transactions and … Read more
AI-driven fintech startup OpenCFO has secured $2 million in its first institutional funding round, led by venture capital firm Endiya Partners. The round also included participation from several angel investors based in the United States and India, highlighting growing investor interest in automation tools for finance operations. The newly raised capital will help the company … Read more
Fintech platform True Balance has secured $10 million in debt funding from a consortium of investors led by Northern Arc Capital, as the company doubles down on its lending ambitions in India’s fast-growing digital credit market. The fresh capital will be deployed through True Credits Pvt Ltd, the company’s NBFC arm, to scale lending operations … Read more
Jaipur, India – Personal finance startup Finanjo has raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round fully backed by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC, led by investor Aviral Bhatnagar. The funding marks an early milestone for the Jaipur-based fintech platform as it looks to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand its presence among young Indian … Read more
Bengaluru-based wealthtech startup Stable Money has secured $25 million in a pre-Series C funding round, valuing the company at $175 million. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners), RTP Global, and Fundamentum Partnership. This latest fundraise comes after the company had previously raised $40 million from investors … Read more
UAE-based fintech startup Omnispay has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, led by Infinity Value Capital Group, as it looks to deepen its presence in the small and medium business (SME) payments and finance market across the Gulf region. The fresh capital will support Omnispay’s transition from a fast-settlement payments provider into … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: Mysa, a business-to-business fintech startup focused on automating finance operations for mid-sized enterprises, has raised $3.4 million in a fresh funding round co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica. The round also saw participation from Ikemori Ventures, Raise Financial Services, QED Innovation Labs, and existing investors Antler, IIMA Ventures, and Neon Fund. … Read more
Riyadh, 27, January 2026: Vennre, a wealth creation platform focused on high earners who are not yet wealthy, has raised $9.6 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, comprising a mix of equity and debt. The round was co-led by Vision Ventures and the anb seed Fund, with participation from Sanabil 500, Ace & Co, … Read more
Juspay, a leading payments infrastructure company, has raised $50 million in a Series D follow-on funding round led by WestBridge Capital, pushing its valuation to $1.2 billion. The round includes a mix of primary and secondary investments, offering liquidity to early investors and employees holding ESOPs. This marks the second liquidity event for Juspay in … Read more
Bengaluru | January 2026: In a move to recognize and reward employee contribution, Cashfree Payments has launched an Employee Stock Option (ESOP) buyback program, benefitting more than 400 current and former employees, according to a report by The Hindu Business Line. The initiative, announced as the company celebrates a decade of operations, includes 175 former … Read more
Hong Kong, January 2026: Fintech giant WeLab has announced that it has raised $220 million in its Series D funding round, marking the largest digital banking fundraise in Asia in 2025. The round includes a combination of debt and equity, backed by prominent global and regional investors including Prudential Hong Kong, Fubon Bank (Hong Kong), … Read more
