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# SoftBank-backed TabaPay is buying the assets of a16z-backed Synapse, after it filed for bankruptcy

**[TechCrunch](https://daily.dev/sources/tc)** · 4 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

SoftBank-backed TabaPay is acquiring the assets of a16z-backed Synapse after the latter filed for bankruptcy. TabaPay is an instant money movement platform, while Synapse operated a platform enabling banks and fintech companies to develop financial services. Synapse experienced layoffs and difficulties with banking partner Evolve Bank & Trust in the past year.

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