Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > Klarna and Deel eye IPOs, and Stripe embraces crypto
Tech and Science

Klarna and Deel eye IPOs, and Stripe embraces crypto

Last updated: February 11, 2025 10:40 am
Share
Klarna and Deel eye IPOs, and Stripe embraces crypto
SHARE

JS Fintech: What’s Trending in the World of Finance

Welcome to JS Fintech! This week, we dive into the latest developments in the fintech industry, from major players like Klarna and Stripe embracing crypto to upcoming IPOs, Super Bowl ads, and more exciting news.

The Big Story: Klarna’s Crypto Embrace

In a recent post on X, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announced that the Swedish buy now, pay later giant would be embracing crypto. Klarna is also gearing up for a U.S. IPO in April with a target valuation of $15 billion, making it one of the biggest listings of the year. Despite a slight drop from its peak valuation of $45.6 billion, Klarna’s recent funding round of $800 million in 2022 valued the company at $6.7 billion.

Dollars and Cents: Funding Rounds and IPO Plans

– Egyptian fintech startup Khazna secured $16 million in pre-Series B funding, bringing its total funding to over $63 million.
– Rapyd Financial Network is looking to raise $300 million in a new funding round, valuing the global payments platform at $3.5 billion.
– Deel, a fintech-turned-HR outfit, is laying the groundwork for an IPO after seeing its annual revenue run rate climb to $800 million in 2024.
– Superlogic, a startup that allows consumers to use rewards points for experiences like NBA games, raised $13.7 million at a $200 million valuation.
– Bench, a Canada-based startup offering cloud accounting software, shut down due to a liquidity crisis and was acquired by Employer.com.

Stripe’s Crypto Push and New Leadership

Stripe made its largest acquisition to date with the $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge, signaling a significant move into the crypto space. Additionally, the payments giant appointed Asya Bradley as its Startups and VC Partnerships lead, leveraging her revenue roles at Synapse and Sila.

See also  George Clooney Goes to Extreme Lengths to Shield Family From Public Eye

In a surprising turn of events, Philadelphia Eagles’ star running back Saquon Barkley became an investor in fintech startup Ramp and starred in the company’s first Super Bowl commercial.

High-Interest Headlines in Fintech

– The acting CFPB chief instructed all staff to cease work, following the closure of the bureau’s headquarters for a week.
– Plaid is collaborating with Goldman Sachs on a $300-$400 million tender offer.

Stay tuned for more exciting fintech news next week! Follow @bayareawriter on X for breaking updates, coffee posts, and more.

TAGGED:CryptoDeelEmbraceseyeIPOsKlarnaStripe
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Juicing may harm your health in just 3 days, study finds Juicing may harm your health in just 3 days, study finds
Next Article President Donald J. Trump Restores American Competitiveness and Security in FCPA Enforcement – The White House President Donald J. Trump Restores American Competitiveness and Security in FCPA Enforcement – The White House
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Deal of the Day: Save 20% on Tula Skincare

As winter approaches, the threat of chapped lips and dry skin looms large. Whether your…

October 29, 2025

Mizuho Trims BellRing (BRBR) Price Target, Maintains Outperform Rating

BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR) has recently caught the attention of Mizuho analyst, who adjusted the…

June 29, 2025

Elon Musk Blasts Dishonest MI SOS For Having More Registered Voters on Voter Rolls Than Eligible Voters: “Shame on you for blatantly lying to the public!” |

Michigan's Election Chaos: A Detailed Look at the Controversies Surrounding SOS Jocelyn Benson The integrity…

October 21, 2024

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 81% of His $48 Billion Portfolio in Just 4 Stocks

The company currently offers a dividend yield of 1.57% and a payout ratio of 45%,…

October 12, 2024

Rutgers professor signs petition to oust Turning Point USA from campus

EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: Rutgers University has come to the defense of an instructor who endorsed an online…

October 10, 2025

You Might Also Like

The Interplanetary Race to Study Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Tech and Science

The Interplanetary Race to Study Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

October 31, 2025
SOC teams face 51-second breach reality—Manual response times are officially dead
Tech and Science

SOC teams face 51-second breach reality—Manual response times are officially dead

October 31, 2025
The New Scientist Book Club’s verdict on Our Brains, Our Selves: A mix of praise and misgivings
Tech and Science

The New Scientist Book Club’s verdict on Our Brains, Our Selves: A mix of praise and misgivings

October 31, 2025
Tech Advisor December 2025 Digital Magazine
Tech and Science

Tech Advisor December 2025 Digital Magazine

October 31, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?