10x Banking Raises £40 Million from AshGrove Capital
10x Banking secured £40 million in funding from AshGrove Capital to expand sales and go-to-market efforts. The company achieved EBITDA-positive status and surpassed 10 million live accounts while onboarding 10+ new financial institutions in the last 12 months.
Read full story →Chime Converts More Paychecks Into More Products
Chime's Instant Loan originations rose nearly 70% to $300 million in the second quarter, driven by automatic prequalification for qualifying Chime Prime members. The company uses direct deposit data as underwriting infrastructure to expand its lending business beyond its core banking products.
Block’s AI Overhaul Starts Showing Up in Results
Block cut approximately 40% of its workforce and repositioned artificial intelligence as central to operations under CEO Jack Dorsey's restructuring plan. The company's AI integration is beginning to produce measurable results across its business operations.
EBay Rides Luxury, Collectibles and AI to 15% Growth in Q2
eBay achieved 15% growth in Q2 by focusing on luxury goods, collectibles, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company, historically viewed as a mature marketplace, is now competing through these specialized categories rather than relying solely on general merchandise.