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Jun 19, 2026

Kalshi Explores IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion Annualized

Prediction market platform Kalshi has begun informal discussions with investment banks about a potential initial public offering, with the company reportedly achieving $2 billion in annualized revenue and a $22 billion valuation.

Jun 19, 2026·4 sources
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May 22, 2026

Federal Reserve Proposes New Limited Payment Accounts for Fintechs

The Federal Reserve proposed creating a new, more limited form of payment account that would allow firms like fintechs to move money across the Fed's payment rails without enjoying all the privileges of traditional master accounts.

May 22, 2026·1 source
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Apr 30, 2026

Stripe Launches Link Digital Wallet for AI Agents

Stripe introduced Link, a digital wallet that allows autonomous AI agents to make purchases securely through approval flows, enabling users to connect cards, banks, and subscriptions for agent spending.

Apr 30, 2026·1 source
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Apr 14, 2026

OpenAI Acquires AI Personal Finance Startup Hiro

OpenAI has acquired Hiro, an AI personal finance startup, signaling the company's intention to build financial planning capabilities into ChatGPT.

Apr 14, 2026·1 source
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Apr 7, 2026

Toss Considers Launching Native Cryptocurrency and Custom Blockchain

South Korean fintech giant Toss is weighing a custom Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain and native token to power its stablecoin strategy as Seoul finalizes digital asset regulations.

Apr 7, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Investors in Kalshi's Series F round included Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, Paradigm, Morgan Stanley, and ARK Invest.
  • ▪Sports contracts are a primary driver of Kalshi's revenue, with the NBA playoffs and FIFA World Cup cited as recent catalysts for growth.
  • ▪Prediction market Kalshi has begun early, informal discussions with investment banks about a potential initial public offering (IPO).

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