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PLUS: Flywire reshapes travel payments
Welcome to Fintech Wire — your quick guide to what’s shaping finance and tech today.
What we’ll cover today:
✅ Flywire’s $330M Sertifi deal—game-changer for travel payments?
✅ Bitwise’s $70M funding—crypto investing hits a new level!
✅ Hot fintech takes—what industry leaders are saying
✅ Upcoming fintech events you don’t want to miss!
Flywire, a U.S. company that helps people and businesses make payments, has bought Sertifi, a firm that provides software and payment solutions for the travel and hospitality industry.
🚨 Breaking News: Flywire has acquired Sertifi for $330 million, aiming to enhance its services in the travel payments sector.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Flywire processes payments in over 140 currencies for clients worldwide.
Sertifi offers tools that help hotels manage contracts and payments digitally.
The acquisition cost Flywire $330 million, paid through cash and debt.
Flywire plans to expand Sertifi's services to more hotels globally.
✔️ Straight to the Point: Flywire's purchase of Sertifi aims to make hotel payments easier and more efficient for travelers and businesses.
🎤 Do you think this acquisition will improve your travel payment experiences? |
Bitwise Asset Management, a company based in San Francisco that specializes in cryptocurrency investments, has raised $70 million in new funding.
🚨 Breaking News: Bitwise has secured $70 million in a funding round led by Electric Capital to grow its crypto investment offerings.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Bitwise offers 32 different crypto investment products, like Bitcoin funds and other strategies.
Over 5,000 institutions in Europe and the U.S. use Bitwise's services.
The new funds will help Bitwise improve its services and develop new investment options.
Bitwise plans to hire more staff, increasing from 100 to over 130 employees this year.
✔️ Straight to the Point: With this new funding, Bitwise aims to make investing in cryptocurrencies easier and more accessible for institutions and individuals.
Do you think traditional investment firms should offer more cryptocurrency options? |
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European FinTech Summit 2025
This event brings together Europe’s FinTech community to discuss the future of banking, payments, and digital currencies, along with showcasing innovative startups.
Date: June 2025 | Location: Brussels, Belgium
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Blockchain Expo Europe 2025
While primarily blockchain-focused, this event includes significant FinTech topics such as digital payments, smart contracts, and decentralized finance.
Date: September 17–18, 2025 | Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Innovate Finance Global Summit 2025
A key event for FinTech leaders and innovators, focusing on global financial inclusion, digital transformation, and the future of FinTech.
Date: April 22–23, 2025 | Location: London, UK
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