Stripe has decoupled payments from its other financial services, added embedded finance and AI tools, and will enable cryptocurrency payments in USDC. Brazil’s QI Tech has achieved unicorn status with an undisclosed investment led by General Atlantic. Bump, Vixtra, Fintoc, and Pomelo have secured funding for creator management, fintech consolidation, and cross-border remittances. Meanwhile, CRED has received approval for a payment aggregator license in India, and Fundid has closed due to rising interest rates. Synapse has filed for bankruptcy, with TabaPay acquiring its assets.