<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Circle and Chime dominated FinTech headlines with a focus on Wall Street.Banks are supporting early-stage FinTech platforms reshaping lending and back-office processes.The merger of retail and financial services through FinTechs was highlighted this week.Walmart partnered with Synchrony for a new credit card program through OnePay.J.P. Morgan Chase began accepting applications for a UK FinTech accelerator program.Citigroup and Carlyle Group joined forces to invest in FinTech startups.GrailPay raised $6.7 million to enhance its platform for secure bank payments.Berlin-based Payrails secured $32 million to expand payment solutions across regions.FinanceKey raised $3.4 million to expand its AI-powered enterprise treasury system.Tebi, founded by an Adyen co-founder, raised 30 million euros in Series B funding.Fintechs are seeing increased investments in platform businesses.The entrenchment of FinTechs in daily financial activities was emphasized.Various financial firms are supporting FinTech innovation through partnerships and funding rounds.The week underscored the growing importance of FinTechs in modern financial landscapes.Overall, the week highlighted Walmart's foray into financial services and various FinTech funding rounds.