Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Australian tech community. One startup walks away with automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco — no application, no further competition, a guaranteed spot on the world’s most…

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PayPal might not be looking to sell itself, report

PayPal might not be looking to sell itself, report

PayPal may not be pursuing an acquisition, Semafor reported, citing people familiar with the matter.  Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Stripe expressed interest in buying some or all of PayPal Holdings, which includes the flagship product PayPal and its services, as well as other companies like Venmo. Stripe declined to comment on the news. …

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Unlimit enters stablecoin infrastructure race with decentralized clearing house

Unlimit enters stablecoin infrastructure race with decentralized clearing house

The new platform lands amid a wave of fintech adoption of stablecoins for global transfers, payouts and onchain settlement. Fintech payments provider Unlimit has launched a non-custodial platform designed to act as a clearinghouse for major stablecoins and provide direct global off-ramps.  The company said the service will simplify stablecoin swaps by pairing decentralized exchange…

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