August 23, 2019 @ 8:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CareVoice, a China-based insurtech startup, announced earlier this week it secured eight figures during its Series A investment round, which was led by LUN Partners Group with participation from DNA Capital, SOSV, and Artesian Capital. Founded in 2014, CareVoice states it provides a mobile-based data-driven… Read More

August 22, 2019 @ 10:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based investment services Smarterly has successfully secured nearly £2.3 million in funding through its equity crowdfunding round in Seedrs. The funding round, which has attracted close to 500 investors so far, was launched earlier this month and quickly surpassed its initial £2 million. As previously… Read More

August 22, 2019 @ 10:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tala, a U.S.-based consumer lending app in emerging markets, announced this week it secured $110 million through its Series D funding round, which was led by RPS Ventures, with participation from GGV Capital and previous investors including IVP, Revolution Growth, Lowercase Capital, Data Collective VC, ThomVest… Read More

August 22, 2019 @ 3:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global innovation platform Plug and Play announced on Thursday it has selected 123 startups to participate in their Fall 2019 accelerator batches. The selected companies will take part in a three month program revolving around the Brand & Retail, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Fintech, Food & Beverage, New Materials & Packaging,… Read More

August 22, 2019 @ 3:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs announced on Thursday the shortlists for seven of the nine awards to be presented at the upcoming Seedrs Alumni Awards, which is set to take place on September 19th. The event’s description reads: “The inaugural Seedrs Alumni Awards 2019 is… Read More

August 22, 2019 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain software firm BitGo announced on Thursday the launch of its new multi-signature wallet and custody for EOS. BitGo reported it now supports more than 200 coins and tokens enabling institutional clients to hold assets. BitGo further explained: “The EOS token is one of the… Read More

August 22, 2019 @ 8:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Singapore-based Pundi X announced on Thursday it is teaming up with department store chain Traki to enable crypto payments in its stores across Venezuela. Pundi X reported that through its software XPOS, Traki customers are able to use various cryptocurrencies as payment options for the… Read More

August 22, 2019 @ 8:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a month after it opened its platform in the U.S., digital-only banking group N26 announced it has made its mobile banking app available to U.S. consumers nationwide. Starting today, U.S. residents may now download the app and apply for an N26 account and… Read More

August 21, 2019 @ 3:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced on Wednesday the launch of its newly developed blockchain-based digital marketplace prototype which will allow users to trade government biodiversity credits. The description of the prototype reveals: “A new blockchain prototype has the potential to boost sustainable development while enabling… Read More

August 21, 2019 @ 2:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based Fintech platform Lendable has reportedly teamed up with Credit Suisse to launch a new Luxembourg Fund. According to AltFi, the fund will initially provide up to £225 million of financing into the UK consumer market. The launch of the fund comes just one month… Read More

August 21, 2019 @ 12:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announced on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with Tether, a stablecoin which pegs its value to the US dollar. Celsius Network reported that its mobile app will now support the USDT ERC20 stablecoin allowing USDT holders… Read More

August 21, 2019 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com announced on Wednesday a range of enhanced security measures including Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for certain transactions and insurance of digital assets. The crypto portal also launched of a new Security Page, which outlines its commitment to maintaining industry-leading security… Read More

August 21, 2019 @ 9:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payment process platform Square announced last week the launch of its new feature, Orders API, According to Square, Orders API enables developers to build solutions that let buyers place orders online, in-person and in-app. “Orders API enables developers to deliver an enhanced experience to merchants as… Read More

August 21, 2019 @ 8:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

JP Morgan Chase announced on Wednesday it is planning to shut down its stand-alone mobile app, Chase Pay, in early 2020. But while the stand-alone app will not available any longer, Chase revealed that customers will soon be able to use Chase Pay in more… Read More

August 20, 2019 @ 4:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australian banking group Westpac announced on Tuesday it has teamed up with Business Spend Management (BSM) company Coupe to help businesses more efficiently manage their spending within a comprehensive cloud platform. Westpac reported that through the partnership both it and Coupe will enable customers to… Read More

August 20, 2019 @ 3:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

MPOWER Financing, a U.S. fintech that provides educational loans to international and DACA students, announced on Tuesday it secured a $100 million loan facility from Goldman Sachs. According to MPOWER, the latest facility brings the total loan financial capital to $200 million. Founded in 2014,… Read More

August 20, 2019 @ 2:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global fintech BANKEX announced on Tuesday the launch of the alpha version of MainWallet Commission System. This news comes just after the MainWallet test launch group passes the 10,000 user mark. According to Bankex, the objective of the MainWallet Commission System is to stand out… Read More

August 20, 2019 @ 1:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ICONLOOP, a blockchain enterprise based in South Korea, announced on Tuesday it has apply its blockchain-based certificate issuance service, which is called broof, to ‘ARTnGUIDE’, an online service platform in Korea for co-purchasing works of art operated by Yeolmae Company. ICONLOOP reported it has signed… Read More

August 20, 2019 @ 12:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Germany-based global provider of digital payments and commerce solutions Wirecard announced on Tuesday it will be exploring collaboration opportunities to provide a suite of financial services to make payments for OYO hotels and home bookings seamless and hassle-free across several regions in the world, notably, South-East… Read More

August 20, 2019 @ 11:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Music sensation Jennifer Lopez and her finance/former professional baseball player Alex Rodiguez have invested in micro-investing mobile app, Acorns, according to the Wall Street Journal. The duo will notably join Ashton Kutcher, Bono, and Kevin Durand as fellow investors of the fintech startup. As previously… Read More