Short Takes: Galaxy buys BitGo for $1B+; Paxos raises $300MM @$2.4B; Neobank Vivid Money raises $60MM; $13B staked to secure Eth2.0; AI tax software and avatar influencers

Hi Fintech Architects --

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

Here are the top ones hitting our radar:

1. German challenger Vivid Money raises EUR60m (link here)

2. Kill the expense report: An $800 Million business that eliminates office busywork is considering an acquisition by Bill.com

3. Skew is joining Coinbase! (link here)

4. Mastercard in…