Top fintech stories this week – 12 July 2019
N26 has superhero-landed in the US, new hip bank in Spain, and more!
PayPal
Visa and PayPal’s new deal
While the US service is powered via a partnership with JPMorgan Chase, PayPal’s Instant Transfer in Canada is powered by Visa’s push payments system, Visa Direct.
Monese and PayPal partner to enhance its mobile features
It follows PayPal’s investment in Monese’s Series B.
E-wallets and beyond: are cryptos the next step in online casino transactions?
Challenging the dominance of traditional banks within the online casino industry.
Paysend secures $4.2m crowdfunding for global expansion
The round hit its target in less than 72 hours.
Top fintech stories this week – 7 June 2019
The FCA introduces new rules for P2P platforms, while Tink secures investment from PayPal, and more!
Tink secures strategic investment from PayPal
The investment from PayPal adds $11.2 million to Tink’s capital.
PayPal invests in potential collaboration with Cambridge Blockchain
The funding is an extension of the firm’s Series A round.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 18 March 2019
More open banking news, fintechs in LatAm, an a MasterCard acquisition.
Top fintech stories this week – 15 March 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
PayPal pumps $750m into e-commerce firm MercadoLibre
The Argentine company is planning to raise $1.85bn in equity offerings.
PayPal to close offices in Malaysia
All PayPal Malaysia employees will be affected by this closure.
Raisin caught raising $114m for savings quest
Series D brings total amount raised to $200m.
PayPal picks Temenos T24 core banking system
T24 will support PayPal’s operations in the US, UK, Germany and Australia.
Could PayPal dethrone banks when it comes to small business loans?
In the field of small business loans, PayPal is certainly changing the traditional paradigm.
PayPal gives a Toss about Viva Republica’s $80m funding
Aimed at expanding the firm’s consumer app Toss.
US tech watch: Gradifi, Numerated, Jibo, Corvus, Botkeeper
Boston bosses this one. A wave of cash for finance and insurance tech start-ups, and a robotic assistant goes dark.
PayPal’s iZettle acquisition raises UK competition concerns
UK’s Competition and Markets Authority poking around.
Is PayPal working in the gambling industry?
The international gaming industry is one of the great success stories of modern commerce.
Walmart and PayPal join forces for cash transactions
First time for PayPal to transact in cash, but each cash transaction is priced at a flat, $3 service fee.
Aussie challenger Volt taps into PayPal’s customer base
Partnership allows PayPal’s customers to share login with Volt.
Uber and Venmo link up for payments
Simplifying the way Uber users can pay with Venmo.
Powerful PayPal parades financial prowess
Revenue, income and payment volumes are all up.
PayPal leads $50m funding round in PPRO
Citi Ventures and return investor HPE Growth Capital also participated
Top fintech stories this week – 13 July 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
PayPal tells dead customer she breached contract
Although an error, the firm threatened legal action.
PayPal CEO commits to $3bn a year in M&A spending
Spending spree is not slowing down yet.
Synchrony to buy PayPal’s consumer credit receivables
This frees up liquidity for PayPal. Hmmm?
Venmo shines brightly in debit card roll-out
The card’s beta is now closed, and the public roll-out has started.
PayPal gets anti-fraud ability with $120m acquisition of Simility
Buys fraud prevention and risk management platform.
Hyperactive PayPal acquires Hyperwallet for $400m
Gives it more payment solutions to e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
PayPal and Google Pay deepen payments relationship
More payment options across the Google ecosystem are on the way.
PayPal to buy iZettle for $2.2bn ahead of IPO
Largest acquisition in its history.
Top fintech stories this week – 4 May 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Dosh raises $44m, PayPal among investors
PayPal headlines Dosh’s $44m payday for advertising-rebate business.
Top fintech stories this week – 13 April 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
PayPal targets unbanked market with banking products
Plans include bank partnerships and a PayPal Cash Mastercard.
Amazon eyes PayPal’s crown with Alexa payments platform
E-commerce titan could be taking on Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
PayPal teams with Safaricom for M-Pesa of mind
New service in Kenya plans to provide global e-commerce.
PayPal settles FTC complaints over Venmo vagueness
FTC reaches settlement over allegations that PayPal provided inaccurate payments information to Venmo users.
