March 21, 2019 @ 1:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

RiverNorth Marketplace Lending Corporation, an established and currently operating as a closed-end interval fund dedicated to the marketplace lending asset class, announced on Thursday its Board of Directors has approved the listing of the Fund’s shares so that they may be traded in the secondary… Read More

March 21, 2019 @ 1:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chinese cryptocurrency exchange CoinAll announced on Thursday the launch of a new user campaign which will last a month and features a 10,000 USDT bonus pool. It was revealed that users who complete the two-task mission will have a chance to share in the bonus.  According to CoinAll,… Read More

March 21, 2019 @ 8:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

dozens, a “new banking and wealth management alternative,” is now seeking £3.5 million through its new equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2018, dozens describes itself as a new home for money, one that constantly helps users save and earn higher interest. It brings… Read More

March 21, 2019 @ 8:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based crowdfunding brewery BrewDog announced on Thursday it has appointed Allison Green to be CEO of BrewDog USA, which is located nearly Columbus, Ohio. BrewDog reported that Green has been part of its crew for the past three and a half years as Global Chief… Read More

March 21, 2019 @ 7:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global payment technology provider Worldpay, Inc. (NYSE: WP; LSE: WPY) announced on Wednesday it has been named the first acquirer that enabling Amazon Pay for its merchants. According to WorldPay, merchants who now accept payments in the U.S. may utilize Amazon Pay to provide what it calls an… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 3:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wirex, a hybrid personal finance platform that merges blockchain tech and traditional finance, announced last week the launch of its new cryptocurrency-friendly business account. This news comes just a little over six months after Wirex received its e-money license from the UK Financial Conduct Authority… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 3:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FM Global, a commercial property insurer whose clients include more than one-third of Fortune 1000 companies, announced on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with Plug and Play, a global innovation platform. According to GM Global, startups accepted into Plug and Play’s platform will have… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 1:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Galileo, a U.S.-based payments processors and program management firm, announced on Wednesday its significant growth and an expanded portfolio of payments and cash management solutions that increase business opportunities for its clients. Galileo reported its client base grew 34 percent and the company’s number of employees increased… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 12:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate investment platform PeerStreet announced on Wednesday the launch of a new loan product for private lenders: Residential for Rent loans. According to PeerStreet, Residential for Rent loans have a 30-year term so borrowers can secure long-term financing for residential rental properties.  PeerStreet reported that… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 11:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

æternity, the blockchain 3.0 platform designed to deliver unmatched efficiency, transparent governance and global scalability, announced on Wednesday it has acquired a stake in SatoshiPay during its latest funding round, integrating the micropayment services platform as part of a wider push to put in place… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Germany-based global provider of digital payments and commerce solutions Wirecard recently announced the release of its latest study, which revealed that U.S. businesses want a single digital platform for e-commerce success. Wirecard reported that its new commissioned study, which was conducted by Forrester Consulting, has identified… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after announcing plans to create 150 jobs in its new Southampton office, UK-based digital banking platform Starling Bank announced its new 3D Secure feature. According to the banking group, 3D Secure is a tool for online transactions that require the account holder to… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 8:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, online property crowdfunding platform CapitalRise announced on Wednesday its latest two redeemed loans that have concluded within schedule and on target, delivering a total return of  20.6% on average for investors against prime properties located… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 3:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over a month after securing $40 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by General Catalyst and Stripe, UK-based fintech Rapyd announced on Tuesday the launch of its hyper-local payments solution that allows merchants to accept local payment types… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 3:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency trading platform Prime XBT announced on Tuesday it has joined the Crypto Valley Association (CVA). As previously reported, CVA is a leading blockchain focused advocacy group which has worked closely with Swiss public officials to foster an ecosystem of innovation in the small European… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 3:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following its beta launch in Spain, 2gether, a digital banking platform, announced it has begun its European expansion. Founded in 2016, 2gether describes itself as not just a Neobank that’s aiming to displace incumbent banks, but a next-generation banking platform that aims to dramatically improve the… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 2:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global technology distributor Avnet announced on Tuesday it has BitPay to now accept cryptocurrency on its platform. Avnet reported that when a customer elects to make a purchase with Bitcoin (BTC) or Bitcoin Cash (BCH), it will work with BitPay to verify the funds, process… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 12:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain software firm BitGo announced on Tuesday it is now supporting the BCAP ERC-20 token from Blockchain Capital. BitGo reported that in addition to multi-signature wallet security, its clients may custody their BCAP assets with BitGo Trust Company, which is a qualified custodian that provides… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 10:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Progressa, a Vancouver-based fintech company that is focused on helping sub-prime and near-prime Canadians seeking to improve their financial health, announced on Tuesday it has surpassed the $100 million milestone in funded loans for underserved Canadian consumers. The company reported since 2013, Progressa has helped… Read More

March 19, 2019 @ 10:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech Europe, Plug and Play’s fintech-focused innovation platform based out of Frankfurt, Germany, announced on Tuesday it has selected nine startups for its third batch. The platform, which is in partnership with Deutsche Bank, TechQuartier, BNP Paribas, Nets Group, Aareal Bank, DZ Bank, and Danske Bank,… Read More