Germany’s Unstoppable Finance to build Europe’s first DeFi bank
The fintech firm also plans to issue a fiat-backed euro stablecoin.
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FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress: The Great Market Purge – how to survive and stay on top
FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress will be held on 17-18 May 2023 in Warsaw, Poland.
Patient billing platform Inbox Health lands $22.5m Series B
With the funding, Inbox Health plans on accelerating its growth by reaching out to more patients.
Online banking start-up Slash launches from stealth with $19m in funding
Slash claims over 20,000 entrepreneurs have signed up to its platform.
Cartoon: Hotel California
A new cartoon illustrating the challenge start-ups are facing to find exits.
LatAm paytech start-up Liquido launches from stealth with $26m in funding
The firm says its payments infrastructure will “modernise and democratise” digital payments for LatAm businesses.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Kiwi, Green-Got, Moonsense & more
Our weekly round-up for you to get the latest fintech funding news from around the world.
Banking on SMBs: How Rauva aims to bridge the business app gap in Portugal
FinTech Futures speaks with Rauva founder Jon Fath about the company’s launch and future plans.
Egypt’s Taly taps BPC to power digital payment services
Taly aims to broaden financial inclusion and boost digitalisation in the country.
US digital banking platform Greenwood acquires neobank Kinly
The acquisition marks Greenwood’s third over the last year.
Tarabut Gateway lands $32m in Series A funding
With the new funding, the Dubai-based firm plans to expand its footprint in Saudi Arabia.
Nigerian paytech Nomba raises $30m in pre-Series B round
The start-up will use the funding to expand in Nigeria and across other African markets.
Fintech Lanistar names Ed Blankson as chief financial officer
Blankson, who spent several years at Tide, brings “a wealth of experience” to the role, Lanistar says.
Banking Technology Magazine May 2023 issue out now
Cover story: EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE… but is all at once the answer?
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: m3ter, Niro, Tembo and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
US fintech funding round-up: Credora, Summer & Yelo
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the US.
Mexico’s Clara secures $60m in equity funding round led by GGV Capital
Clara has now raised a total of $160m in equity funding since it began operations over two years ago.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 7 | Banking Tech Awards USA 2023 special
In this podcast episode, we’re joined by Locality Bank’s Keith Costello to discuss the Banking Tech Awards USA.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2023
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2023.
UK regtech Facctum appoints two senior executives
Onkar Inamdar joins as head of engineering and Syam Chintapenta as chief development officer.
Smile Identity acquires Appruve to expand across Africa
With the acquisition, Smile Identity aims to expand its reach across Ghana and francophone Africa.
Cross-border paytech PingPong Payments nabs UK EMI licence
With the licence, PingPong Payments will be able to offer its services to customers across the UK and Europe.
US savings app Super.com lands $85m in Series C fundraise
With the new funding, Super says it will scale its product and engineering resources.
UK’s FCA selects NayaOne to build and operate Digital Sandbox platform
The Digital Sandbox provides a “safe and secure” environment for companies to build and test their products.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Floodlight, Fractal and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Financial automation start-up Clerkie bags $33m Series A
The round was led by Left Lane Capital, with participation from other investors.
Januar lands European payment licence from Danish regulator
The Danish start-up will now be able to onboard clients from across the European Economic Area (EEA).
Swiss challenger Radicant taps NetGuardians for fraud detection software
Radicant will deploy NetGuardians’ AI-led software to enhance payment protection.
Pennyworth CEO says banking authorisation is “in sight” as start-up plots growth
FinTech Futures sits down for a chat with Pennyworth’s co-founder and CEO Jeremy Takle.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 6 | Fintech funding trends and the VC investment landscape
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Hinkfuss, partner at Bain Capital Ventures.
Fintech B2B Marketing Conference 2023: ChatGPT to join as live panellist
The conference, supported by FinTech Futures, will gather 150+ fintech marketers on 26 April in London.
IFGS 2023: UK has the opportunity to take the lead on tailored BNPL regulation
Klarna and Block discussed how the UK can set the tone for BNPL regulation at IFGS 2023.
Cartoon: Timing
A new cartoon illustrating how getting market timing and positioning right is key to success.
Liberty Bank launches Owners Bank for small businesses in the US
Owners Bank offers checking and savings accounts as well as digital tools for small businesses.
Credit card start-up Yonder bags £62.5m in equity and debt funding
The fresh funding gives Yonder a post-money valuation of more than £70 million.
Demystify Podcast with Antony Jenkins, 10x Banking
Antony Jenkins talks about his company 10x, its history from inception to the present day and his future vision for it.
Demystify Podcast with Paul Taylor, Thought Machine
Paul Taylor talks about his background, why he founded the business, and the journey Thought Machine has been on.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Next Gate Tech, Hakba and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
US fintech Clear Street bags additional $270m in Series B funding
The new funding takes the firm’s total Series B to $435 million following an initial $165 million raise last year.
FCA orders closure of WealthTek, joint special administrators appointed
The FCA ordered WealthTek to cease all operations last week, citing “serious regulatory and operational issues”.
