Fintech Valley Vizag and Bizofit launch $1m start-up challenge
Roadshows planned in seven cities across the globe.
Start-up
Novo business banking launches in US
New bank offers a current account and debit card solutions for start-ups.
Case study: Live Oak Bank and Finxact – riding the second wave
The US, in particular, is in urgent need of new core offerings to support next generation digital banking.
Varo Money on course for first US bank licence
Start-up could be first fintech to receive bank charter from OCC.
Foxconn and friends form $100m VC fund in US
Wisconsin business community gets some love and (more importantly) money.
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Dfinity raises $105m funding for blockchain supercomputer dream
Sees itself as “The Internet Computer”.
Gold-as-currency enabler Glint seeks US sprint
Partners with Sutton Bank and Galileo Processing for American dreams.
Binance Labs launches incubator for crypto start-ups
$500K for those firms selected.
Vestigo Ventures unveils vertigo-inducing $59m fund
Good news for US fintech companies.
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Coinbase acquires Distributed Systems for digital identity dream
Anonymity and privacy. Even when it comes to financial details.
US blockchain platform Bravo Pay basks in beta mode
Firm offers a way to tip or pay without sharing personal info.
How people-first branding is giving fintech start-ups the edge
People-first branding in fintech is a clear differentiator in a fiercely competitive market.
Overstock’s blockchain subsidiary bags $270m funding
Chinese private equity firm GSR Capital sees a hero in tZero.
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Idea incubator Pioneer calls for ambitious outsiders
“Apply with any project you need help with.”
US challenger Grasshopper Bank hops into view
Selects core banking software – Temenos’ T24.
Four de novo banks coming to Carolinas
Three US start-up banks are being launched in North Carolina, with one also powering up in South Carolina.
Alpha Business Bank readying to take on American SMEs
Claims to “get” small businesses.
BBVA’s VC fund leads $9m funding round in finserv Steady
New funds will be used to launch additional product lines.
Quebec goes on tech quest with $6m fund
Plans to invest in 20 to 25 firms.
Arizona first US state to offer fintech sandbox
Lawmakers stop talking to do something.
US challenger banks: who’s who and what’s their tech
A comprehensive list of challenger banks and banking services in the US and the tech they are using.
ICE is Bakkt to the future for digital assets
Intercontinental Exchange forms a new company.
How to organise a successful funding round for your start-up
Lessons learned from Penta’s CEO and co-founder following its €2.2 million seed round.
Big data start-up Quantexa raises $20m for big plans
Series B funding round led by Dawn Capital.
US regulator opens up national bank charters to fintech
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency now welcomes applications.
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Credit Suisse unveils $261m fintech fund
Its NEXT Investors team will be looking for the next group of firms to invest in.
Flinks finds a fintech friend in ASAPP Online Solutions
Canadian start-ups team up for account and lending origination.
US personal finance app Even gets $40m funding
Second round of financing led by Khosla Ventures.
EY buys into blockchain for an Elevated Consciousness
Buys US start-up’s crypto-asset accounting and tax functions.
Have a savings Blast with new gaming app
Another gaming company taking a piece of the fintech pie.
Velocity accelerator calls for wealthtech start-ups
The programme will last six months and start in October.
IBM honing blockchain development and skills at Columbia University
When academia meets business.
Insurtech Digital Risks feeling brisk with £2.25m funding
Firm offers a monthly subscription model for start-ups.
US start-up Dough rises to student debt crisis challenge
Lendtech strives to help students understand what they owe.
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