Blockchain security start-up CertiK lands $24m in Series B extension
The “Series B+” investment comes just one month after the firm’s $37 million Series B round.
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Cartoon: Pac-Man, our friendly neobank
This new cartoon illustrates some of the daily threats faced by neobanks.
Goldman Sachs hires AWS exec to boost asset management division
Kamlesh Talreja joins to improve client experience for Goldman clients.
Chime secures $750m funding to reach $25bn valuation
The San Francisco-based firm has now raised over $2 billion in total funding.
Video: Compass Plus on developing a new universal payments processor
FinTech Futures interviews Maria Nottingham, Executive Vice President of Compass Plus.
US Bank acquires SME expenses firm Bento Technologies
US Bank aims to combine its payment and expenses offerings for SMEs.
Ualá hits $2.45bn valuation with $350m Series D round
Fintech start-up claims the funding is a record investment for an Argentine company.
Fintech funding deals globally 9 August – 15 August 2021
Featuring Carta, Uala, FalconX, M-DAQ and TaxBit.
Figure Technologies to merge with Homebridge Financial Services
Blockchain firm says its technology can double Homebridge’s capacity.
Temenos wins long-term deal with Hamilton Reserve Bank
Caribbean bank signs up Temenos to cover a range of banking services.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Western Union, Dataiku and Razer
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
ICYMI funding round-up: Sarwa, Salad, Grip, Keebo & more
Another collection of funding rounds and raises from all over the world you might have missed this week.
BNPL firm Zilch sets up US expansion with NepFin acquisition
The acquisition of the American firm will give Zilch a foothold in the US market.
US neobank Upgrade secures $105m Series E funding round
The new funding round values the firm at more than $3.3 billion.
Canadian fintech FreshBooks reaches $1bn valuation with latest funding
Firm secures $80.75 million in Series E funding and $50 million in debt financing.
Paymentus to acquire fintech partner Payveris for $152m
The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2021.
Digital assets platform FalconX hits $3.75bn valuation with $210m Series C round
The California-based firm plans further growth and strategic acquisitions.
Western Union agrees sale of Business Solutions division for $910m
Investment firms Goldfinch and Baupost are paying in cash.
AI firm Dataiku lands $400m in Series E funding round
The new investment takes its valuation up to $4.6 billion.
Circle announces plans to become a national digital currency bank
The firm says it will operate under the supervision of US financial regulators.
Social finance app Frich launches in the US
NYC-based Frich offers a savings wallet and no-fee overdraft for Gen Z users.
Cartoon: The many faces of VC
This week’s cartoon illustrates the different career stages of venture capitalists.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – BharatPe, Apple and BigPay
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
Plaid agrees $58m settlement over data privacy class action
The plaintiffs alleged Plaid stored and used bank account information without consent.
Reserve Trust raises $30.5m in Series A, appoints new CEO
B2B payments firm says it can provide a service to cut out correspondent banking middlemen.
Identity verification firm SentiLink lands $70m Series B funding
San Francisco-based firm plans to build out its product suite and expand its team.
Fintech funding deals globally 2 August – 8 August 2021
Featuring Rapyd, Human Interest, Unico, Matrixport and Kuda.
Fintech start-up Zeni secures $34m Series B investment
California-based fintech will use the new financing to invest in growth and new hires.
Extended deadline announced for Banking Tech Awards 2021
The new nomination deadline for the Banking Tech Awards 2021 is 20 August.
Credit Suisse nabs 16-year HSBC veteran for global fintech role
Orazio Tarda joins the Swiss bank after a long spell with HSBC.
Paysafe signs deal to acquire alternative payments platform PagoEfectivo
The deal is expected to close by the end of August.
Swift hires new CTO in former Standard Chartered CISO Cheri McGuire
McGuire says she joins at a time of “pivotal” transformation.
Apple partners Affirm Holdings to launch Canadian BNPL service
Apple will allow customers to pay in instalments to buy iPads, iPhones, and Macs.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Rapyd, Monzo and Mercury
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
ICYMI funding round-up: Snoop, Easy, Wildfire Systems, Ritmo & more
Another batch of funding rounds that might have flown under your radar.
Broadridge acquires Alpha Omega in Itiviti combination plan
Broadridge will combine Alpha Omega and Itiviti’s post-trade solutions.
Fifth Third completes acquisition of healthcare fintech Provide
Provide offers financial products targeted at healthcare practices.
NCR to acquire crypto ATM firm LibertyX
The deal will see NCR deploy LibertyX across its software suite.
Exclusive: Oracle FS wins major lending deal with AT&T
US telecoms giant picks lending and leasing solutions.
Financial infrastructure firm Prime Trust secures $64m Series A funding
Las Vegas fintech looks to continue its growth and expand into new markets.
