April 30, 2018 @ 11:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, IBM announced it has teamed up with jewelry companies Asahi Refining, Helzberg Diamonds, LeachGarner, Richline Group, and UL to launch a new global blockchain initiative called TrustChain. The initiative will be powered by the IBM Blockchain Platform and deliver through the IBM Cloud. According… Read More

April 30, 2018 @ 11:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hyperledger Project, a collaborative cross-industry effort created to advance blockchain technology, announced last week it welcomed thirteen new members from healthcare to finance. The newest members are Beijing Proinsight Technology, CAREiQ, Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) Pte Ltd., Eden Partners, Ehave, Inc. (OTCQB: EHVVF), Equidato Technologies… Read More

April 30, 2018 @ 9:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Barefoot Conservation is now seeking a £106,500 revenue loan through Crowd2Fund to scale up their conservation and community projects in Indonesia. The not-for-profit and NGO reported that conservation efforts in the area are timely, with 1.4 billion tonnes of rubbish being dumped globally per annum…. Read More

April 30, 2018 @ 9:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday UNICEF Australia announced it has turned to cryptocurrency for online fundraising through its new website, The Hopepage, which notably allows Australians to provide help and hope to vulnerable children by simply opening the page while they are online. According to the nonprofit, when users are… Read More

April 28, 2018 @ 2:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bermuda’s premier and minister of finance David Burt announced on Friday he has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Burt revealed in the announcement:  “The Binance Group is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and an international… Read More

April 28, 2018 @ 1:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CoAssets Limited (ASX: CA8), an online crowdfunding platform based in Singapore, announced it has entered into a conditional Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to sell the 21.6% interest that it currently owns in Fintech Pte Ltd (FPL) as well as a further 5.4% interest to be acquired… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 9:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Zelle announced more than $25 billion was moved through the Zelle Network during the first quarter of 2018. The person-to-person service revealed this is a 15% increase from the previous quarter and had 85 million transactions, which was up 14% from the previous quarter… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BNP Paribas, along with Plug and Play, announced on Friday that 11 fintech and insurtech startups have joined Season 3 of their collaborated acceleration program. BNP Paribas reported that it began its partnership with Plug and Play in 2016 and has since launched an international program… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

California fintech Ripple announced on Thursday it has added five new xVia customers to its global payments network. According to Ripple, xVia is an API solution enabling payment originators to access and reap the benefits of RippleNet. The five companies, which are located in Europe and Asia,… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Billtrust, a fintech firm focused on B2B payment cycle management, announced earlier this week that it has acquired trade credit risk firm, Credit2B. Billtrust revealed that the transaction expands its Quantum solution suite with the addition of business credit reports, online credit applications, machine learning credit… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zurich blockchain hub Trust Square officially launched on Friday with an opening ceremony that was chaired by the Department of Economic Affairs of the Canton of Zurich, Carmen Walker Späh. Organizers of the hub reported that it is located right opposite the Swiss National Bank… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 10:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced on Thursday it is set to host its inaugural Canada Technology Start-up Day at its Montreal Technology Centre today. The financial giant reported that the invitation-only event is providing some of Canada’s most promising emerging technology companies with the opportunity for… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 9:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Investment firm Holdun announced on Thursday the launch of its Holt Fintech Accelerator. The accelerator, which is aimed globally, will support the next generator of entrepreneur talents operating in the fintech industry. The company also reported that the project is a nod towards Sir Herbert… Read More

April 27, 2018 @ 8:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Boston-based fintech FinMason announced on Friday its Canadian launch with the rolling out of the Canadian dollar version of its investment analytics as a service platform. FinMason reported that the enhancement marks the first step in its international expansion efforts. According to FinMason, the new… Read More

April 26, 2018 @ 9:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Redemption Bar, a London-based healthy hospitality brand, has successfully secured its initial £300,000 funding target during the final days on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The company, which launched the funding round earlier this month, sought to raise the funds as it prepares for the opening of its two… Read More

April 26, 2018 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close next Thursday, peer-to-peer car rental platform Hiyacar has successfully secured more than £1 million thanks to over 500 investors. The funding round was launched less than two years after Hiyacar closed its second campaign on Seedrs…. Read More

April 26, 2018 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Citizens Bank announced on Thursday it is teaming up with Finastra and Infosys to power the trade finance solution it is offering to its corporate clients. According to Citizens Bank, the solution will enable its corporate clients to digitize traditionally paper-based trade processes, which may… Read More

April 26, 2018 @ 10:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

F10 FinTech Incubator and Accelerator announced on Thursday it has formed a partnership with Crypto Valley Labs to bring more crypto and blockchain knowledge to Zurich and support fintech startups working with cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology. Founded in 2017, Crypto Valley Labs describes itself as… Read More

April 26, 2018 @ 9:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dosh, an app that gives consumers cash back every time they shop at participating merchants, announced on Thursday it has completed a $44 million Series A financing round to accelerate product innovation and technical capabilities. Goodwater Capital, PayPal, and institutional investors participated in the funding round. Founded… Read More

April 26, 2018 @ 9:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Avaloq, an international fintech providing services and digital solutions to banks and wealth managers, announced on Thursday it has acquired 10% stake in blockchain and cryptocurrency specialist firm, Metaco. Founded in 2014, Metaco is described as a company that has developed specialist cryptographic solutions that be… Read More