Fintech

Bitcorp Capital sold its Indian Airtouch operations for 14 million shekels while its subsidiary Proxybit secured an expanded digital asset license from the Capital Market Authority.

Israeli fintech Pagaya Technologies completed a $650 million auto loan ABS deal, marking its 100th securitization and pushing 2026 issuance past $10 billion.

Airtel Money launches its London Stock Exchange debut, raising 529 million pounds in the largest IPO in London since 2021, giving the fintech giant a 5.3 billion pound valuation.

Israeli fintech startup HoneyBook is laying off 14% of its workforce, affecting around 30 to 35 employees, mostly in Israel, as part of an AI-driven reorganization.

Israeli fintech firm BridgeWise is exploring an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, potentially marking a rare public debut for a venture-backed tech company.

Israeli fintech Nayax enters the US gas station retail market through a partnership with Allied Electronics, distributing payment terminals to tap into a $450 billion sector.

Israeli fintech firm Capitolis has raised $220 million in equity and debt, reaching a $1.9 billion valuation in a funding round led by major global financial institutions.

Belarusian authorities have approved the registration of the country's first two crypto banks, setting high capital requirements and establishing a dual oversight model.

Israeli fintech company Nayax partnered with Santander's Getnet to expand integrated payment solutions across Europe and Latin America, starting in Chile.

Israeli fintech firm Bluevine is being acquired by Valley National Bancorp for approximately $340 million, boosting the U.S. bank's digital capabilities and small business footprint.

Valley National Bancorp has agreed to acquire Israeli-founded fintech platform Bluevine for approximately $340 million, boosting its digital small business banking and AI capabilities.

High-Tech Zone and credit card company CAL launched a digital foreign currency wallet enabling fee-free overseas purchases and multi-currency balance management.

Hackers infiltrated Revolut by compromising Italy's secure PEC mail system, exploiting forged law enforcement requests to steal personal data from hundreds of cryptocurrency holders.

British fintech Revolut confirmed a data breach exposing sensitive customer information after falling victim to a phishing scheme using a fake government email domain. The company is preparing for its upcoming entry into the Israeli banking market.

Former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, now president of fintech firm Bitcorp Capital, unveiled an ambitious vision for a digital shekel and crypto integration as the company launched trading with a valuation under 60 million ₪.

The Michpal Technologies group is expanding into fintech and digital payments by acquiring a 70% stake in Interspace Tranzila, a leading provider of credit card processing and cloud infrastructure services.

A major fintech deal: Nayax is acquiring smart parking company IPS Group for $350 million in cash. The transaction, partially financed through a $150 million debt raise, will expand Nayax's potential market by $85 billion. CEO Yair Nechmad: "We will offer cities a unified platform."

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is launching an app that will display real-time securities prices and provide data on movements by investor type, including "smart money."

The qwic app by WorldCom Finance consolidates international transfers, a digital wallet, and services for foreign residents and migrant workers, alongside a solution for Israelis who want to transfer money abroad.

PayBox is lowering barriers for group payments, allowing users to transfer up to 10,000 shekels per month from any card. The platform has also introduced the ability to transfer group administration to other users.

A veteran Israeli fintech company, which performs hundreds of thousands of transfers a year, is launching a new digital platform designed for Israelis and foreign workers, promising to break away from outdated interfaces.

Following an exceptionally successful year on the stock exchange, Blender Technologies reports a transition from loss to net profit, presenting sharp revenue growth driven by credit solutions and new technology agreements.

The Israeli fintech company Be The Bank (BTB) is investing 7 million shekels in zipper, the delivery and logistics management platform of the Katz Group. As part of the deal, which is being carried out at a valuation of approximately 40 million shekels, BTB will acquire about 19% of the company's shares.

American investment bank KBW has upgraded Nayax stock to "outperform" with a target price of $75 and a 40% upside. Analysts state that recent declines are an overreaction and represent an attractive buying opportunity.

16 years after retiring, the former star talks about the transition from the football pitch to the business world. Today he is a franchisee of two successful Arcaffe branches, was a partner in hotel businesses that he sold for a profit of about 11 million shekels, and recently founded the fintech company "Araviyot Yashir" ("Direct Guarantees") with a large investment: "When I left football I...

Payoneer's Israeli development center in Big Glilot (Photo: Amit Gosher)

Despite the sharp decline in share prices following the latest reports, the investment house William Blair is convinced that the company's long-term thesis has not changed and points to the next growth engines.

With over 125,000 customers and expansion into Panama, North Macedonia, and Hong Kong, the Israeli payment company continues to accelerate. CEO Yair Nechmad details the expansion of AI services, global deployment, and the confirmation of the annual forecast.

While Israel's largest banks are examining a change in accounting standards to trade on Wall Street, Nayax is ahead of them, establishing an independent American banking arm that will offer credit solutions and working capital financing. The move is intended to reduce dependence on external entities in the US market, which accounts for about 40% of the company's revenues, and to deepen services...

Arik Shtilman, founder and CEO of the fintech company Rapyd, has revealed the timeline for the company's NASDAQ IPO, while confirming that it will not be traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Artificial intelligence is officially entering the banking sector. Banks and investment firms are deploying AI agents that allow clients to analyze their financial data in real-time through chat interfaces like ChatGPT.

After leading large-scale initiatives at a major bank, Maya Kadori was appointed to a key position at the world's leading company for AI solutions for the capital market.

As part of regulatory efforts to boost competition, major Israeli banks have reduced their representation on the Masab board. New directors from fintech and digital banking sectors have been appointed.

The company recorded a 15% growth in quarterly revenue to $366 million and a net profit of $45.3 million. CEO Gal Krubiner stated that the record quarter demonstrates the company's growth engine is operating at full power.

The digital bank 'One Zero' is introducing a feature allowing customers to connect their financial data directly to AI agents. This move aims to provide real-time financial analysis within existing AI platforms without manual data entry.

The fintech company Laya, from Altshuler Shaham, is sending Dudu Faruk and content creators to leading global destinations. They will be handing out thousands of shekels in cash and covering bills for vacationers who recognize them and show the app on their mobile phones.

WorldCom Finance has received a payment services license from the Israel Securities Authority and simultaneously announced the completion of its acquisition of WeCard's operations. According to the company, there are currently only about 30 companies in Israel holding this type of license.