ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Bling, CreditLogic, FreeBnk and Currensea
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
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News, intelligence and resources on the global fintech industry including topics such as cryptocurrency.
Paxos secures Singapore MPI licence and DBS Bank partnership for stablecoin issuance
Singapore becomes the third market worldwide where Paxos is licenced to issue stablecoins.
Silvergate to pay $63m in penalties to settle with US regulators
Silvergate announced it was winding down crypto-focused Silvergate Bank in March 2023.
Robinhood buys AI-powered investment research platform Pluto Capital
The deal comes less than a month after the digital trading platform announced its $200 million purchase of Bitstamp.
June 2024: Top five M&A deals of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top M&A deals in June.
FreeBnk partners E Money Network to issue blockchain-based IBANs
The partnership is set to enable blockchain-based international money transfers.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ramify, Hawk, Cadana, Prosper and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Founders Video: evolution of industry compliance
Fintech founders discuss a decade of shifting perspectives and practices.
Binance to pay $2.25m fine to India’s FIU over AML deficiencies
The exchange allegedly violated the country’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos to reportedly cut 20% of workforce
Paxos currently claims a balance sheet of $500 million.
FinTech Founders Video: recognising the need and maximising the potential
Four fintech founders recount their start-up journey.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Layer3, Sidekick, Elevate, Sahl, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
E-wallet provider Sticpay bolsters money transfer capabilities with UPI integration in India
Enabling UPI users in India to make domestic and international money transfers through Sticpay’s platform.
FinTech Founders Video: overcoming obstacles on the path to success
This FinTech Founders video discusses the tools and techniques to overcome the challenges of launching a start-up.
FinTech Futures: Top five news stories of the week – 7 June 2024
Our pick of the top fintech news stories this week includes Visa, Monzo, JP Morgan Payments, Funding Circle and more.
Robinhood to acquire Bitstamp in $200m deal
Robinhood set to leverage Bitstamp’s 50+ global licenses to fuel its planned expansion.
FinTech Founders Video: start-up journey reflections and key advice for aspiring founders
Four fintech founders reflect on their start-up journeys and give their key takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs.
FinTech Founders Video: taking a start-up idea from inception to reality
Four founders explain how they made their fintech start-up ideas a reality.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Ekko, Layer, MNZL, Panax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Founders Video: essential traits for a successful founding team
Four fintech founders discuss the essential traits that can help founding teams fly.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 8 | The evolution of the UK’s crypto landscape
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Bivu Das, UK Managing Director at Kraken.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fundcraft, Volta, Swypex, SAVR and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Securitize secures $47m funding round led by BlackRock
The investment adds to the $48 million raised during Securitize’s Series B funding round in 2021.
White paper: Redefining banking for the digital future
Learn how to harness digital-first, on-demand banking to increase bottom lines.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2024
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2024.
Stripe to go live with USDC stablecoin payments this summer
The service will enable customers to transact USDC stablecoins via Solana, Ethereum and Polygon.
Wealthtech Midas raises $45m Series A to launch new products
The funds will enable Midas to introduce mutual funds, savings accounts and crypto trading.
Digital asset neobank Keytom launches in the UAE
Keytom says it aims to help customers better manage their digital assets “in one convenient location”.
Germany’s Landesbank Baden-Württemberg taps Bitpanda to offer crypto custody services
LBBW will launch a pilot for its crypto custody services in the second half of 2024.
Ripple set to launch USD-backed stablecoin this year
The offering will make its debut initially on the XRPL and Ethereum blockchains with ERC20 token standards.
Video: FinovateEurope 2024 – What’s hot and what’s not in fintech
We ask three industry professionals what’s hot and what’s not in the fintech sector this year.
Video: Decoding the digital euro
Ville Sointu of Nordea discusses how a potential digital euro could impact the financial services sector.
France’s Request Finance acquires crypto accounting fintech Consola Finance
The purchase is set to bolster Request Finance’s platform with crypto-specific accounting functions.
UAE start-up Dunes Financial acquires Be Mobile Africa’s tech assets
Be Mobile Africa’s CEO says the “sale of non-financial assets injects vital financial resources” into the firm.
Blockchain intelligence start-up Crystal hires Navin Gupta as new CEO
Gupta succeeds Marina Khaustova in the role, who will now shift to the position of COO.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Fordefi, Mia Share, Kema, Coba and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
RockWallet bags former Wyre users after acquiring the firm’s full customer base
The companies have not disclosed the amount paid for Wyre’s customer base.
Ripple acquires Standard Custody & Trust Company to strengthen regulatory licences
Ripple has recently announced custody partnerships with HSBC, BBVA and Zodia Custody.
Vast Bank exits cryptocurrency market, closes crypto banking mobile app
The bank disabled and removed the Vast Crypto Mobile Banking app from app stores on 31 January.
Swiss crypto neobank Sygnum lands $40m growth investment
Sygnum says it will use the capital to expand into new markets and further develop its product suite.
