<ul><li>Bench, a fintech company that raised over $110 million in venture funding, unexpectedly shutdown and was immediately acquired by another company.</li><li>Thomson Reuters acquired tax automation company SafeSend for $600 million in an all-cash transaction.</li><li>Uzbekistan's mobile-exclusive bank, TBC Bank Uzbekistan, raised $37 million in funding to enhance its digital presence.</li><li>PayPal faced lawsuits claiming discrimination and cheating, while a gift card store exposed customer documents online.</li><li>Fintech IPOs are anticipated, with MobiKwik and Aye Finance planning to go public, and digital bank Chime preparing for an IPO in 2025.</li></ul>

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