October 30, 2018 @ 8:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Startupbootcamp announced on Tuesday it has launched its FinTech Accelerator program in Dubai in order to support the city in its bid to become what it claims to be a world leader in financial services innovation and technology. The accelerator program organizer revealed that over the… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 4:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. blockchain trading platform, Bittrex, is set to launch its new trading platform, Bittrex International. Bittrex reported that the platform, which was previously branded as Bittrex Malta, will feature a streamlined token approval process and provide more trading options for qualified international customers. It will also begin… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 4:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Qtum, a blockchain application platform, announced last week it has been named Amazons web services partner in China. Qtum reported the partnership sees the on-demand cloud computing giant working with a cryptocurrency project with a $325 million market capitalization. Qtum revealed that its cryptocurrency, AMI, was listed… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 3:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Commerce Bank announced on Monday it has formed a multi-year partnership with SixThirty, a St. Louis-based venture fund that invests in fintech startups. The bank reported that through the partnership it will provide hands-on training and mentoring to the companies selected to take part in SixThirty’s business… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global investment platform, eToro, announced on Monday it has added the Binance Coin (BNB) to its product range.  eToro reported that BNB brings the total number of crypto assets available on its platform to thirteen. eToro also claims to be the first platform to offer… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 11:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunder UK, along with the support of nine Scottish LEADER areas, announced on Monday it is now supporting crowdfunding projects across Scotland through the new Crowdfund Scotland program. According to Crowdfunder UK, Crowdfund Scotland will provide coaching and support for projects in the nine participating… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 11:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Prop-tech startup Brickowner announced on Monday it has reached a significant milestone. The investment platform reported its first loan was redeemed securing investors an annual return of 8%. According to Brickowner, the loan was monitored and managed on behalf of the platform by E&H Ltd. and… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 9:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain software firm BitGo announced on Monday it has added DGX into its Digital Currency Support with Enterprise Access. BitGo reported that having the integration places DGX on an “industry-recognized” platform and would be a springboard for DGX to be listed on other major exchanges as… Read More

October 29, 2018 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based fintech TransferGo is now seeking €11.5 million through a funding round on equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs.   As previously reported, TransferGo currently offers transfers between nearly 50 countries and recently claimed to be the first remittance company to offer a cryptocurrency trading facility with customers… Read More

October 27, 2018 @ 9:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dash announced earlier this week it has enhanced its user experience with the integration of Uphold into the Dash Wallet.  According to Dash, the integration will allow Dash Wallet users to buy and sell Dash directly from the wallet with Visa and Mastercard, or directly from… Read More

October 27, 2018 @ 9:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wildanet, a UK-based wireless internet service provider (WISP), has secured the initial £1 million funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Founded in 2017, Wildanet describes itself as a company that provides fast wireless internet access to rural and hard to reach areas. “We… Read More

October 26, 2018 @ 11:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based online lender LendInvest confirmed on Thursday that the European Investment Fund participated in its recently announced Series C financing, with the investment from its Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF). The Series C funding round, which was comprised of both debt and equity, secured $39.5 million (£30.5 million)…. Read More

October 26, 2018 @ 11:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunded craft brewery BrewDog announced on Thursday it is now offering beer lovers an ultimate craft beer experience that is featured on the brewing company’s new craft beer airline. According to BrewDog, BrewDog Airlines takes flight in February 2019 with a round-trip between London and… Read More

October 26, 2018 @ 7:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based payment service partner SafeCharge announced on Thursday it has teamed up with World Duty Free at London Heathrow Airport, enabling Chinese travelers to conveniently pay for their goods using WeChat Pay. World Duty Free now reportedly relies on SafeCharge’s new mobile POS application, which… Read More

October 26, 2018 @ 7:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bakkt, a U.S.-based digital asset platform created by Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) the operator of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is set to begin trading this upcoming December. Bakkt is designed to enable consumers and institutions to seamlessly buy, sell, store and spend digital assets. The… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 11:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Spiking, a Hong Kong-based fintech that’s blockchain platform allows traders to find Whales (i.e. key executives behind cryptocurrency tokens, mining pools and/or large holders) and follow their cryptocurrency trades, successfully secured $30 million through its oversubscribed private token sale. Founded in 2016, Spiking stated it aims… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 10:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fundaztic, a Malaysia-based peer-to-peer financing startup, reportedly secured RM3 million (approximately US$722,000) in 38 minutes on crowdfunding platform, pitchIN. Nearly 65 investors invested through the round, which was launched on October 17th. Founded in 2016, Fundaztic stated it is on a mission to provide insights and knowledge on crowdfunding… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital banking solution goHenry is set to close its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £5.7 million from over 3,000 investors. The latest funding round made its debut on the funding platform at the beginning of September and quickly secured its initial £2 million funding target…. Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Singapore-based ride-hailing company Grab has reportedly teamed up with financial giant Mastercard to launch its new prepaid credit cards. This news comes less than a month after Grab received its e-money license for mobile wallet service in the Philippines.  According to TechCrunch, the new deal with Mastercard will… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 10:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based online investment service Wealthify announced on Thursday it was formed a partnership with Yolt, an ING created smart thinking money app, for an in-app integration. According to Wealthify, the integration will enable its customers to view their investments within the Yolt money app. This will create what… Read More