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    AI

    Binance Launches Agent OS for AI-Powered Crypto Trading

    Binance launches Agent OS, allowing AI agents to analyse markets and trade crypto with user-controlled permissions, sub-accounts, and preset safeguards.

    By Shivangi Yadav20 August 20265 min read
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    AI

    Stripe Acquires OpenRouter in Reported $7.5B AI Infrastructure Deal

    Stripe is acquiring OpenRouter in a reported $7.5 billion deal, expanding beyond payments into AI model routing, token spending and developer infrastructure.

    By Shivangi Yadav20 August 20264 min read
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    Brief

    Rillet Raises $100M Series C at $1B Valuation

    Rillet raises $100 million in a Series C led by Iconiq at a $1 billion valuation as its AI-native accounting platform expands to more than 600 customers.

    By Shivangi Yadav20 August 20262 min read
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    Fintech

    Navi Raises $100M From Prosus in First Institutional Round

    Navi has raised $100 million from Prosus in its first institutional funding round as the Sachin Bansal-founded fintech prepares for a potential IPO in India.

    By Shivangi Yadav19 August 20263 min read

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    Apps

    PayPal and Venmo Add Tuition Payments at U.S. Colleges

    PayPal and Venmo now let students and families pay tuition and fees at participating U.S. colleges through Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet.

    By Shivangi Yadav19 August 20262 min read
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    Brief

    TikTok Explores Peer-to-Peer Payments Through Direct Messages

    TikTok is reportedly developing peer-to-peer payments via direct messages, with hidden code in the app indicating that users could send and accept money using TikTok Pay.

    By Shivangi Yadav19 August 20262 min read
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    Brief

    PayPal Sale Talks With Stripe and Advent Reportedly Heat Up

    PayPal is reportedly in renewed sale talks with Stripe and Advent after rejecting a $53 billion offer, as CEO Enrique Lores pushes a broader turnaround plan.

    By Shivangi Yadav15 August 20262 min read
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    Fintech

    India Moves to Reshape UPI Business Model With Merchant Fee Framework

    India has introduced legislation that could allow merchant charges on some UPI transactions, creating a potential new revenue model for the country’s digital payments network.

    By Shivangi Yadav5 August 20263 min read

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    Venture

    Ryan Williams Raises $10M for AI Startup Ellis Serving Private Credit

    Ellis AI emerged from stealth with $10 million in seed funding to help private credit firms automate workflows using AI agents.

    By Shivangi Yadav1 August 20262 min read
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    Commerce

    PayPal Signals Openness to Higher Takeover Bid After Strong Q2 Earnings

    PayPal has left the door open to a higher takeover offer after beating Q2 expectations, as Stripe’s reported $53.4 billion bid remains on the table.

    By Shivangi Yadav29 July 20263 min read
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    Brief

    Elon Musk’s X Begins US Rollout of X Money With Visa Debit Card

    Elon Musk’s X is rolling out X Money to paid US subscribers with a Visa debit card, peer-to-peer payments, up to 6% APY and cash-back rewards.

    By Shivangi Yadav29 July 20262 min read
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    Hardware

    Apple Launches Klarna-Powered Device Leasing Programme for iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch

    Apple has introduced a new device leasing programme with Klarna, allowing eligible U.S. customers to lease iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches through affordable monthly payments.

    By Shivangi Yadav29 July 20263 min read