November 16, 2018 @ 9:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The global cryptocurrency stock exchange Bithumb announced on Friday it is holding its third commemorative event in celebration of its fifth anniversary. The platform reported that the ‘Super Airdrop Festival’ event has two parts, the Login Event, and Air Drop Event, and is open to anyone who is… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 10:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cobinhood, a cryptocurrency service platform and zero-fee exchange, announced on Thursday it has appointed Jill Shih as its new CEO. According to Cobinhood, Shih brings more than 18 years of extensive experience in product user experience, project management, and development across mobile internet and software industries. Prior… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 9:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Self Lender, a U.S.-based fintech startup that offers Americans a way to build their credit while also saving money, today announced a $10 million round of Series B financing, which was led by Altos Ventures with additional participation from Silverton Partners, Accion Venture Lab, and others. The company… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 8:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced on Thursday the launch of American Express Go, a new digital solution to help mid-sized and large companies efficiently handle business expenses for temporary workers, recruits, and employees without Corporate Cards. According to the financial giant, American Express Go features a Virtual Card… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Monzo announced on Thursday it has formed a partnership with the Financial Capability Lab. According to the Monzo, the Financial Capability Lab was started in 2016 by the Money Advice Service, in partnership with the government’s Behavioural Insights Team. The startup also reported that… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NEO Finance, a Lithuania-based peer-to-peer lending platform, has successfully secured its initial €200,000 equity crowdfunding target on Seedrs. The campaign was launched last month and has attracted nearly 340 investors so far. As previously reported, NEO Finance was founded in 2015 and claims to be the largest… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 9:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Yandex.Checkout, an online payments service based in Russia, announced on Thursday it has integrated with WeChat Pay. According to Yandex.Checkout, the new feature will notably be well suited for merchants who are working with Chinese tourists in Russia or looking for an opportunity to start… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 8:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Private lending syndication platform CrowdOut Capital announced on Thursday it secured $2.5 million in growth capital through its latest funding round, which was led by co-founder and CEO, Alexander Schoenbaum, and other members of CrowdOut’s investor network for debt offerings. As previously reported, CrowdOut was founded in 2015… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CreditEase, a huge Chinese Fintech that started as just a peer to peer lending platform, announced on Thursday its founder and CEO, Ning Tang, has been named fintech advisor for the Singapore government. Ning reportedly asked by the Singapore Government to sit in on its International Technology… Read More

November 15, 2018 @ 8:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pundi X (CURRENCY: NPXS), a global developer of blockchain-powered devices, announced on Thursday it has moved its global headquarters from Indonesia to Singapore. The company reported that it was expanding its international operations to Singapore in recognition of the country’s encouraging stance towards blockchain technology and rising… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 3:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

WorldRemit, a UK based Fintech in the digital money transfer sector, announced on Wednesday it has appointed Daniel Canning as its first North America Commercial Director. According to WorldRemit, Canning will lead the company’s North America commercial activity at a time of rapid expansion. It was… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 3:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few months after announcing its contactless debit card access to 15,000 ATMs nationwide, financial services giant Chase announced the launch of its new contactless Visa credit cards. The company reported that starting at the end of this year, customers will receive new contactless… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 2:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) awarded 12 FinTech companies a total of S$1.2 million at the FinTech Awards, which took place at the third Singapore FinTech Festival. The FinTech Awards, which is supported by PwC, recognizes innovative fintech… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 2:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

British Pearl, a UK-based property crowdfunding platform offering both debt and equity investments, is now seeking £2 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The launch of the campaign comes less than six months after the funding portal secured 7 million through an investment round led… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 12:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Creditshelf Aktiengesellschaft, a Germany based online lender, announced on Wednesday it has appointed Fabian Brügmann as its new CFO, effective on January 15, 2019. The lender reported that this appointment continues its planned expansion of its management team and in the newly formed position, Brügmann… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK challenger bank Tandem announced on Wednesday it has teamed up with global payments platform Stripe to launch its new Auto Savings service, which will allow customers to set up rules that automatically move money from their current accounts with other providers to a savings account… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 10:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Startupbootcamp FinTech in Latin America, a joint venture between Startupbootcamp and Finnovista, announced on Wednesday it celebrated the end of its second batch during Demo Day earlier this week. The cohort was made up by DevBlocks (Mexico), Hurra Credit (Mexico), La Plataforma (Chile), Luz Verde (Ecuador), Prometeo… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 8:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

IOST, a global enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure, announced on Wednesday the official launch of its Flagship DApp Partnership Program. IOST reported that under the program it will consult and work with organizations across a variety of industries, culminating in the design of “flagship” decentralized applications (DApps)… Read More

November 14, 2018 @ 8:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based challenger bank Monzo has teamed up with PayPoint to use its cash payments solution for its current account holders. According to the fintech, customers may now deposit up to £300 cash directly into their Monzo account in a single transaction at any of PayPoint’s 28,000 stores…. Read More

November 13, 2018 @ 4:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

LAFISE Group (LAFISE), a Latin American financial services provider, announced on Tuesday it has selected fintech and insurtech company novae to support its digital transformation. The LAFISE Group reported that as a first step in the process, the Dominican Republic locations of the group’s retail bank chain, Banco LAFISE… Read More