June 27, 2017 @ 5:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Global Crowdfunding Convention (GCC), an annual event where people gather to network and learn about #crowdfunding, announced that its sixth annual event, which is being sponsored by Microsoft, will be held October 23-24, 2017  at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.  The event’s description… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 4:09 pm By Jonathan Nieh  |  

Last week, Visa posted a new job opening for an Ethereum engineer to continue work on the company’s growing blockchain technology products. The company had previously launched an international B2B payment solution that utilized blockchain technology last year. Ethereum Developer Wanted The job posting describes Visa’s… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 3:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Trulioo, an on-demand global identity verification company, announced on Tuesday it has extended its AML/KYC identity verification global footprint into Thailand. This news comes just a few months after the company expanded its solution into Korea. According to Trulioo, the extended coverage will also help… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 2:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Dash, a payments-focused digital currency, announced on Tuesday its roadmap for Evolution, as well as ambitious plans for 2017 through to 2020 and beyond. According to Dash, the eight-page roadmap is now publicly available on its website and details a phased launch of its landmark product, a decentralized… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one day after announcing its partnerships with Global Invest Her and Central Research Laboratory, Crowdcube revealed its new collaboration with Level39. The partnership will provide a platform for startups and entrepreneurs within Level39 to access knowledge, coaching, and venture opportunities. “As a leader in… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 12:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Electric scooter and bicycle brand, Mute International, has successfully secured its initial £800,000 funding target on Crowdcube after announcing the equity crowdfunding campaign’s extension. Founded in 2016, the company already operates in China, Indonesia, and Australia. It wants to make electric scooters and bicycles immediately available… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 11:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than three years after successfully securing $2 million through its first crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, New York-based startup Bluesmart has returned to the funding portal to raise funds for its Series 2: Smart Luggage System. The line includes a carry-on luggage, a checked bag,… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 10:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Boston-based fintech and investment analytics firm, FinMason, announced on Tuesday it has signed AlphaStreet as its first startup to its newly launched FinSpring Program. According to FinMason, AlphaStreet will be the first to leverage the program’s free access to FinRiver, a set of flexible and… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 9:56 am By Erin Hobey  |  

P2P investment platform Abundance launched a unique opportunity for “ordinary people” to invest as little as £5 directly in Atlantis Ocean Energy tidal power and earn 8% p.a. for 5 years, as this innovative renewable energy technology comes of age. The investment is eligible for inclusion in… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 8:50 am By Erin Hobey  |  

LENDonate, an Oakland-based fintech company, launched a hybrid online lending platform for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The hybrid platform enables nonprofits to source loans and donations simultaneously. LENDonate aims to unite nonprofits with lenders, including financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, and accredited investors for quick funding of high-quality, low… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 8:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

dLocal, an award-winning fintech company that specializes in cross-border payments for emerging markets, announced on Tuesday it launched Marketplace Payments, a new payments product designed specifically for marketplaces whose buyers or sellers are based in emerging markets. With dLocal’s Marketplace Payments, companies can easily enable… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 8:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Capital Cell, reportedly Europe’s first equity crowdfunding platform specializing in life science, has been shortlisted for the Best International Growth Business award at the UK Business Angels Association Investment Awards 2017. Capital Cell has been trading in Spain for just over 2 years, successfully closing 14 life… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 5:39 am By JD Alois  |  

DCM Ventures, a global VC firm with offices in Silicon Valley, China and Japan, has taken a stake in Chinese crowdfunding platform Duocaitou, according to a report in ChinaMoneyNetwork. DCM led the $10 million Series A round in the platform that focuses on real estate… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 4:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Pointing to the recently published EY Fintech Adoption Index, Australia is doing a bit of chest pounding as their prominence in the Fintech sector rises. In a public release, FinTech Australia says Australia is now a world leader in Fintech adoption jumping ahead of other… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 4:19 am By JD Alois  |  

OurCrowd, a leading equity crowdfunding platform, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with LetsVenture, India’s largest marketplace for startup funding. The agreement means that OurCrowd will offer deals to Indian investor syndicates managed by LetsVenture. Simultaneously, OurCrowd will showcase Indian startups on its crowdfunding platform… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 3:55 am By JD Alois  |  

TransferMoney Latvia, a fast growing European cloud payment institution, has signed up with Accuity to streamline its account and payments screening processes. TransferMoney says the move is to help better identify financial crime risk and flag potentially high-risk customers – always a concern in the… Read More

June 26, 2017 @ 6:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

This is kind of interesting. Invez has created an infographic on the history of Ethereum and how it will soon surpass Bitcoin in valuation. According to the write up, ethereum is set to overtake bitcoin in 2018. Invez is of the opinion that Ethereum will… Read More

June 26, 2017 @ 4:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

dLocal, a fintech company specializing in cross-border payments for emerging markets, announced on Monday it has integrated WeChat Pay, AliPay, and UnionPay to its payment platform. According to dLocal, the three providers have collectively captured over 70 percent of the Chinese market, which notably translated into 2.9… Read More

June 26, 2017 @ 3:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has formed a new partnership with hardware tech hub, Central Research Lab (CRL). Crowdcube revealed that through the partnership its Equity Coaches will “plug into” CRL’s learning program, with hands-on workshops, venture labs, pitch events, and founder talks…. Read More