October 25, 2018 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based online lending platform Lendio announced on Wednesday it was named to the 2018 CB Insights Fintech 250 List of Fast-Growing Fintech Startups. This news comes after the online lender reported it has facilitated more than $1 billion in financing to more than 51,000 small businesses… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 9:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Allied Wallet, a UK-based provider of online payment processing offering various payment solutions in nearly 200 countries around the world, announced on Thursday it is now compatible with several new alternative payment options in the UK. The fintech reported that the expansion allows it to better serve what… Read More

October 25, 2018 @ 8:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. banking and financial service HSBC announced on Wednesday it has partnered with Avant’s end-to-end technology platform Amount to launch a new digital lending platform, which will U.S. consumers, including existing HSBC customers, with a simple way to apply for personal loans online. HSBC reported is… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 4:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital Brands Group, the parent company to popular digital denim brand DSTLD, announced earlier this week it secured more than $1 million in investments after only five days into its live Regulation A+ campaign on crowdfunding platform SeedInvest. As previously reported, DSTLD, which is a direct to… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 2:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

WorldFirst, a UK-based multi-currency payments platform, announced on Tuesday it launched its World Account for U.S. businesses and online sellers. The solution made its debut after being launched by WorldFirst Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Quin and Managing Director Jeff Parker while they were on stage… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 2:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Denmark-based Danske Bank announced on Wednesday it has joined the Marco Polo Network, which is described as a network of commercial banks in the trade finance market. According to Danske Bank, the Marco Polo Network is a bank-focused network of platforms, combining the Corda blockchain technology… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 2:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BQT Technologies, LTD (BQT) announced on Wednesday the launch of its P2P decentralized trading platform that will allow direct negotiations between crypto traders for short-term hedging. BQT, which notably stands are “better, quick, and transparent,” claims it is the first decentralized P2P crypto hedge trading platform… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 1:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech software provider Temenos (SIX: TEMN) announced on Wednesday it is increasing the development of Artificial Intelligence capabilities throughout its digital banking platform. The company reported that its Temenos AI initiative will enable banks to offer personalized services to customers, augment users’ decisions with data-driven machine intelligence,… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 12:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Unikrn, an esports brand and creators of UnikoinGold (UKG), announced on Tuesday the rollout of its Isle of Man license, which will approve what it claims to be the first crypto and live betting platform in esports and gaming. According to Unikrn, the rollout of the license will… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 10:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Azimo, a European digital money transfer firm based in London and Krakow, announced on Wednesday it has expanded further into Europe by opening a new office in Amsterdam. Azimo reported that the location will help it grow its share of the global cross-border payments market…. Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 9:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

XTransfer, a China-based cross-border financial technology company dedicated to serving foreign trade B2B enterprises today announces it has secured a $10 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by China Merchants Group with participation from 01VC, Yunqi Partners and Gaorong Capital. Founded in 2017, XTransfer… Read More

October 24, 2018 @ 8:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA), a non-profit trade association with a mission to guide and promote comprehensive adoption of blockchain technology and crypto assets across global markets, announced it has joined the Accord Project, a non-profit organization that builds open source code and specifications for… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 3:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global Payables Platform Tipalti announced on Tuesday its supplier payments automation solution has integrated with Intuit QuickBooks Online and is now available through the QuickBooks App Store. According to Tipalti, the pre-built integration allows customers to easily combine QuickBooks Online and Tipalti for one automated, powerful cross-border AP-enabled… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 3:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crypto marketplace Coinbase announced on Tuesday it has teamed up with Circle to launch the USDC stablecoin. Coinbase reported that the new stablecoin is fully collateralized by U.S. dollars and supported by the marketplace and Circle as co-founding members of the CENTRE Consortium. According to Coinbase, customers… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 2:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Oracle announced it has launched Oracle Blockchain Applications Cloud, which is described as a new suite of use-case-specific SaaS applications enhance traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain. According to Oracle, the new applications were built with Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service and connect with Oracle Supply Chain Management… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 1:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CryptoCurve, a new blockchain wallet that aims to be the front end for the next generation of blockchain technology, announced on Tuesday it will be expanding integration at the protocol level to all members of the Blockchain Interoperability Alliance. The integration will be connecting the CryptoCurve… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 11:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Afterpay, an Australia-based digital platform that offers interest-free installment plans for online purchases, announced on Tuesday the launch of its first US-based in-store solution at the REVOLVE pop-up shop in New York City.  According to Afterpay,  REVOLVE is a next-generation retailer for fashion-savvy millennial consumers. The pop-up… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

HBUS, a U.S.-based digital currency marketplace, announced on Tuesday it has appointed formed Intuit and Google executive, Tiffani McCoy, and its new General Counsel. According to HBUS, McCoy previously served as the Assistant General Counsel at Intuit, where she drove new business initiatives while helping… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 8:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

KPMG Fintech, along with fintech investment firm H2, announced on Tuesday the release of the 2018 Fintech100, which highlights dynamic fintech firms around the world that are “transforming” the financial industry. The list includes fintechs from a range of industries, including digital payments, lending, insurtech,… Read More

October 23, 2018 @ 7:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ping An Insurance Group announced on Tuesday that Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited, (Ping An Asset Management (Hong Kong)), the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merian Global Investors (UK) Limited (Merian Global Investors), the… Read More