Grab's $1.49B Atome Deal Reshapes Southeast Asia's Digital Lending Race
Grab acquires a 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 billion, making a decisive move to dominate digital lending across Southeast Asia's fast-growing fintech market.
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Grab acquires a 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 billion, making a decisive move to dominate digital lending across Southeast Asia's fast-growing fintech market.
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