Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! I’m filling in for Mary Ann, who is on a much deserved break. This week, we look at Griffin Bank getting its license ahead of some heavy hitters, and we go inside Stripe’s annual letter, some funding rounds, and more! The big story A top story for this … Read more
Founded by former Silicon Valley engineers, UK-based Griffin Bank, an API-driven banking-as-a-service platform just obtained a banking license, roughly one year after starting the application process. This means it has been given the green light from the UK’s financial services regulators, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to exit ‘mobilization’ and … Read more
Astrobotic bid farewell to its Peregrine lunar lander on Thursday as the spacecraft plunged through Earth’s atmosphere, thereby preventing the failed mission from colliding into other spacecraft. China’s Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon The Pittsburgh-based company lost contact with Peregrine at around 3:50 p.m. ET, with the spacecraft potentially performing a control reentry … Read more
Kathy Griffin is finding comfort in her famous friends following her news of her divorce. Last week it was revealed that the 63-year-old comedian had filed for divorce from husband Randy Bick just days before their fourth wedding anniversary. Then on Sunday (December 31), Kathy revealed that longtime friend Jane Fonda has been there to … Read more
Kathy Griffin and Randy Bick are calling it quits. Less than a week before the couple was set to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary, the 63-year-old comedian filed for divorce from her husband, a marketing executive, according to court docs obtained by TMZ. Griffin herself seemingly confirmed the news on X, writing, “Well…sh*t. This sucks.” Per … Read more
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Fortnite is heading underground. Following The Big Bang event on Saturday, which led to the destruction of the Chapter 4 island, some big changes are coming to the battle royale in a new season dubbed “Underground.” That includes a new island, gameplay features like boss battles, Lego skins, and of course more licensed characters like … Read more
Jim Harbaugh might be embroiled in controversy during this college football season, but his respect in the NFL remains high. After four years coaching the San Francisco 49ers, three of which he made the conference championship before a fallout with general manager Trent Baalke, his name is still discussed whenever there’s a new head coach … Read more
FILE – New Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball head coach Adrian Griffin speaks after being launched at a information convention June 6, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Picture/Morry Gash, File) SAUKVILLE, Wis. — New Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin says he’s trying ahead to forming an incredible partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo, though the two-time league MVP plans to … Read more