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SoFi Launches Enterprise Banking Program With Crypto-Native Infrastructure
SoFi launched SoFi Big Business Banking, an enterprise commercial banking program integrating fiat accounts, crypto rails, and its tokenized deposit SoFiUSD for 24/7 real-time money movement. The product uses a 'stablecoin sandwich' approach to enable instant settlements while keeping deposits on SoFi's balance sheet. Initial clients include Cumberland, Bullish, BitGo, B2C2, Fireblocks, Wintermute, Galaxy, Jupiter, Mesh Payments, and Mastercard.
Catalyst Takes Ownership Stake in Neural Payments
Catalyst acquired an ownership stake in Neural Payments to enhance its payments infrastructure linking digital banking to payment rails and settlement systems. The investment aims to strengthen connectivity between banking platforms and real-time payment networks. The deal was reported on April 2, 2026.
Cross River Bank Raises $50M Equity to Scale Embedded Finance Platform
Cross River Bank, via parent CRB Group, raised $50 million in common equity from existing investors including T. Rowe Price Investment Management. The funding will scale its API-driven core banking system (COS) powering embedded finance for over 100 fintech partners. CEO Gilles Gade framed the strategy as "embedded finance 2.0," bundling payments, cards, lending, and crypto on one AI-enhanced platform.
NatWest and Sainsbury's Partner on Embedded Finance via Nectar Loyalty Program
NatWest and Sainsbury's announced a new partnership to deliver embedded financial products—including a co-branded Nectar credit card, instant access savings, and personal loans—to Sainsbury's customers through digital channels and the Nectar loyalty program. Products will be powered by NatWest's Boxed BaaS platform and are expected to launch in the second half of 2026. This is NatWest's third embedded finance partnership following similar 2025 deals with The AA and Saga.
Uzum Raises Over $130M for Digital Banking and Embedded Payments Platform
Uzum, an integrated e-commerce, digital banking, payments, and lending platform, raised over $130 million from Oman sovereign funds at a $2.3 billion pre-money valuation. The company operates a vertically integrated embedded finance stack. This represents significant sovereign fund interest in emerging market embedded finance infrastructure.
Mastercard and Scale Partner to Simplify Card Issuance for Fintechs Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Mastercard and Scale announced a collaboration on March 31, 2026, to simplify card issuance enablement for fintechs and non-financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership covers Senegal, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, offering a unified integration model that acts as a sponsor bank program. It reduces the complexity of launching virtual and physical card programs by streamlining onboarding, processing, compliance, and access to Mastercard's global payment network.
Elavon and Liberis Expand Partnership to Launch Quick Capital in Canada
Elavon, a U.S. Bank subsidiary, expanded its partnership with embedded finance platform Liberis to launch Quick Capital, a seamless funding solution for small businesses across Canada. Liberis provides embedded financial products through vertical SaaS providers, marketplaces, and payment processors. The partnership strengthens embedded lending within merchant ecosystems.
Ualá Raises $195M to Scale Embedded Insurance Across Latin America
Argentine neobank Ualá closed a $195 million equity financing round led by Allianz X, reaching a $3.2 billion post-money valuation. The funds will support Latin America expansion and embedded insurance scaling. This positions Ualá as a major embedded finance player in the LATAM region.
Hamilton AI Selects Column as Its Banking Infrastructure Partner
Hamilton AI selected Column as its banking infrastructure partner to power embedded banking integrations within its AI platform. The partnership pairs Hamilton AI's artificial intelligence capabilities with Column's bank-as-a-service infrastructure. This deal reflects growing demand for BaaS rails among AI-native companies.
Spade Raises $40M Series B for Payment Transaction Data Infrastructure
Spade, a U.S.-based data infrastructure startup, raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Oak HC/FT. Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator also backed the round. Spade converts raw payment transaction data into structured data with 99.9% coverage of U.S. and Canadian merchants.
MrBeast Acquires Youth Fintech Step in Influencer-Banking Deal
YouTube creator MrBeast acquired Step, a youth-focused fintech offering banking products to teens and families. The deal highlights a growing trend of attention-driven distribution strategies intersecting with regulated banking. It signals a new model where influencer reach is leveraged to acquire and scale financial services platforms.
Branch Named Embedded Finance Platform of the Year at Fintech Breakthrough Awards
Branch Embedded won "Embedded Finance Platform of the Year" at the 10th annual Fintech Breakthrough Awards. The platform provides a full payments lifecycle including cards, payouts, and fraud protection. The recognition highlights Branch's position as a leading embedded finance provider enabling non-banks to integrate financial services.
Kinective Partners with PayNearMe to Expand Payment Solutions
Kinective partnered with PayNearMe in March 2026 to expand payment solutions for banks and credit unions. Kinective Gateway will provide financial institutions access to fintech solutions through a portfolio of core and business services. The partnership aims to broaden the range of payment capabilities available to community banks and credit unions.
OCC Grants Valt Bank Conditional National Bank Charter for SMB Banking
The OCC conditionally approved Valt Bank's national bank charter on March 13, 2026. Valt Bank is a fintech challenger targeting small and midsize businesses with integrated banking, payments, and credit services. The approval requires Valt to raise at least $25 million in capital within 12 months and launch operations by September 2027. This is the latest in a surge of de novo charter applications from fintechs and digital banks.
Stripe Reportedly Explores Acquisition of PayPal or Key Assets
Bloomberg reported that Stripe, valued at $159 billion, is considering acquiring PayPal or select assets including its consumer wallet and Venmo. The potential deal would be the largest fintech M&A transaction ever. PayPal denied sale talks and Stripe declined to comment, with subsequent reports from Semafor indicating Stripe is not actively pursuing a takeover.
Rainforest Launches Embedded PayPal Integration for Vertical SaaS Platforms
Rainforest launched an embedded PayPal integration enabling vertical SaaS platforms to offer PayPal, Venmo, and PayPal Pay Later at checkout. The partnership streamlines payment acceptance for software platforms serving specific industries. It adds consumer-preferred payment methods to Rainforest's embedded payments suite.
Modern Treasury Launches Payments PSP Unifying Fiat and Stablecoin Rails
Modern Treasury launched its Payments PSP, unifying fiat payment methods (ACH, wire, RTP/FedNow, push-to-card) and stablecoin payments through a single API. The platform includes KYC/KYB, account opening, and real-time ledger capabilities. It targets marketplaces and fintech apps seeking streamlined money movement.
Fluz Launches Embedded Payment Platform for Software Companies
Fluz launched Fluz Platform, an embedded payment system enabling software companies to integrate payments, wallets, controlled spend, rewards, and disbursements. The low-to-no-code platform supports use cases like employee rewards, creator payouts, and customer rebates. Fluz has processed over $5 billion in payments and maintains SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS compliance.
ConnectPay Launches In-House Mars Core Banking System
ConnectPay launched Mars, its proprietary core banking system replacing third-party dependencies. The in-house solution provides stable account balances, transaction processing, and payment capabilities. Mars enables faster product updates and greater infrastructure control for ConnectPay's embedded banking services.
Incard Raises £10M Series A for Digital Company Financial Platform
Incard, an infrastructure-focused financial platform for digital companies, raised £10M in a Series A round. The platform provides banking and financial tools tailored to digital-native businesses. The funding highlights demand for specialized embedded finance infrastructure.
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AS Magnetiq Bank
LV · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, Lending, FX, KYC/AML, Open Banking, Crypto
Adyen
NL · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, Lending
Aion Bank
BE · active · Cards, Accounts, Payments, Lending
Airwallex
SG · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, FX
Alinma Bank
SA · active · Payments, Accounts, Open Banking
Alviere
US · active · Accounts, Payments, Cards, FX
B4B Payments (Payment Card Solutions UK Ltd)
UK · active · Payments, Cards, FX, Accounts, Payroll
BBVA Open Platform Inc.
US · inactive_collapsed · Payments, Cards, Accounts, KYC/AML
BKN301 Group
UK · active · Accounts, Cards, Payments, FX, KYC/AML
Bank Albilad
SA · active · Accounts, Payments, Lending, Open Banking
Bank Frick & Co. AG
LI · active · Payments, Accounts, Cards, Crypto, Investments, FX, Open Banking, Core Banking
Bank al Etihad
JO · active · Accounts, Payments, Cards, Lending, FX, Insurance
Bankable
UK · active · Payments, Cards, Accounts, FX, Lending
Banked Ltd
UK · active · Payments, Open Banking
Banking Circle
LU · active · Payments, Accounts, FX
Bankly
BR · active · Accounts, Payments, Cards
Banknbox
QA · active · Cards, Payments, Accounts
Belvo
MX · active · Open Banking, Payments, KYC/AML
Blue Ridge Bank
US · inactive_wind_down · Formerly: Payments, Cards, Lending, Accounts
Bond Financial Technologies
US · inactive_acquired · Accounts, Cards, Payments, KYC/AML