January 22, 2019 @ 4:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Apple’s mobile contactless payment system Apple Pay announced on Tuesday it is coming to Target, Taco Bell, Hy-Vee supermarkets in the Midwest, Speedway convenience stores, and Jack in the Box.  According to Apple, 74 of the top 100 merchants in the US and 65 % of all retail locations… Read More

January 22, 2019 @ 4:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based fintech firm Nutmeg announced on Tuesday it secured £45 million through its latest funding round, which was led by Goldman Sachs and Convoy, which is an existing investor of the company. As previously reported, Nutmeg is described as the UK’s first online “discretionary investment management company.”… Read More

January 22, 2019 @ 12:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dosh, an app that gives consumers cash back every time they shop at participating merchants, announced on Tuesday it secured $40 million, including $20 million in equity and $20 million in venture debt, through its Series B financing round. The round was led by Goodwater Capital, which led the Dosh’s Series A… Read More

January 22, 2019 @ 12:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

AlphaPoint, a blockchain company focused on enabling institutions to launch, scale, and operate digital asset exchanges globally, announced on Tuesday it has appointed Scott Grayson as its new SVP and Head of Enterprise Sales. Grayson brings more than 25 years of experience leading sales teams… Read More

January 22, 2019 @ 10:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain fintech company, Blackmoon, announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with  Rivver, a financial service firm whose goal is to digitize the secondary exchange of LP interests of investment funds, to create a branded Exchange Traded Index (ETx). This news comes just days after… Read More

January 22, 2019 @ 9:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canadian fintech Mogo Finance Technology announced on Tuesday it opened more than 210,000 new member accounts in 2018, which brought its member base to approximately 756,000 on December 31st.  The company claims it is a digital challenger to the banks in Canada and empowers consumers with solutions… Read More

January 22, 2019 @ 9:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

KoreConX announced on Tuesday it has formed a partnership with Agoracom, a small cap community that has connected over 5 million investors and public companies in a moderated, smart discussion. According to KoreConX, Agoracom is the Web 2.0 online marketplace and forum for citizens of the small-cap… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 9:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tandem, a Switzerland-based startup for smartcard-based NFC wallets for cryptocurrencies and blockchain assets, announced on Monday it received a $15 million investment from Japan’s SBI. According to Tandem, the investment will be used to accelerate the deployment of its cryptocurrency/stable coins, as well as other technologies,… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 8:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Covesting, a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform, announced on Monday it has introduced the first stage of its fiat gateway and cryptocurrency converter. According to Covesting, EUR deposits through wire transfer are now available, with additional options for fiat deposits/withdrawals as well as the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies will be… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 12:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based bicycle retailer Velorution has successfully secured more than £500,000 through its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The round, which was launched last month and originally seeking £400,000, comes just two years after Velorution raised £625,744 through its first Seedrs initiative. As previously reported, Velorution describes itself as one… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Securitize, a platform that facilitates security token offerings, announced on Monday has been selected to join the IBM Blockchain Accelerator program as it works to modernize a portion of the $82 trillion corporate debt market using blockchain technology. Founded in 2017, Securitize describes itself as a… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 10:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zwipe, a Norway-based fingerprint payment startup, announced on Monday it secured NOK 120 million (USD 14 million) in the offering of new shares ahead of a planned admission to trading on Merkur Market, Oslo Børs. Founded in 2009, Zwipe describes itself as a biometric tech startup that… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 8:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Coinify, a Denmark-based virtual currency payment platform, announced on Monday it is now accepting BitcoinSV (BSV). According to Coinify, BSV is the only cryptocurrency that has proven scalability of huge transaction volumes, vital to the success of mass adoption. Speaking about accepting the crypto, Coinify’s CEO and co-founder,… Read More

January 21, 2019 @ 7:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Germany-based global provider of digital payments and commerce solutions Wirecard announced on Monday it has partnered with Chinese currency exchanger United Money to issue a multi-currency Visa card.  Wirecard reported that the card, Travel Cashcard, is an ideal alternative to traveler’s checks and cash. The card is notably… Read More

January 20, 2019 @ 2:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Asia-Pacific Fintech Network, a new network created by fintech associations from across the Asia-Pacific region, has officially launched to encourage cross-border innovation. The organization was created by nine associations that signed a Statement of Intent at the Asian Financial Forum event in Hong Kong.  The participants… Read More

January 20, 2019 @ 1:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Three Joes, a UK-based sourdough pizza restaurant chain, has successfully secured its initial £400,000 funding target on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The company reported it opened a pilot Three Joes sourdough pizzeria in Farnham, Hampshire in August 2017 and then approved the concept of its second… Read More

January 20, 2019 @ 1:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Executive Committee of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council reportedly held its first meeting in Abu Dhabi with the participation of all 16 members from both sides to follow up on the execution of the joint initiatives outlined in the Strategy of Resolve. According to UAE’s… Read More

January 20, 2019 @ 12:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain fintech company, Blackmoon, announced last week it has formed a new partnership with Dr. Werner & Partner, a network of attorneys, experts for international compliance and international tax law, to create a branded Exchange Traded Index (ETx). This news comes just days after Blackmoon announced its… Read More

January 18, 2019 @ 10:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blueprints, a UK-based investment platform for equitable development projects, is now seeking £950,000 through its new equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Founded in 2016, Blueprints’ mission is to empower the growth of developing regions by providing citizens globally with the tools to build equitable societies in a… Read More

January 18, 2019 @ 10:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

WorldLabs, a UK-based digital platform that connects innovators around the world, is now seeking 400,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Launched in mid-2018, WorldLabs revealed that thousands of innovators have already joined its platform to apply for funding contests along with connecting with other… Read More