Short Takes: Coinbase $1.8B in Q1 revenue; Caribbean and China CBDC growing; SME insurer Next Insurance worth $4B; AI-powered receivables fintech HighRadius raises $300M

Hi Fintech Architects --

Welcome back to the subscribers-only letter! You are the best.

Here are the top ones hitting our radar:

1. Coinbase Active Users Grew by 117% in Q1 2021; Revenue Tops $1.8B (link here)

2. JD Technology withdraws IPO application in Shanghai amid China’s fintech rule changes (link here)

3. Airtel Africa clinches $100 million investment from Mas…