December 29, 2020 @ 9:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Biz2Credit announced on Tuesday it has opened applications for anew round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.  The PPP is part of the $2 trillion CARES Act signed on March 27, 2020, aimed at getting small business owners back on their feet and millions of Americans… Read More

December 29, 2020 @ 8:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Online lending platform Lendio announced on Tuesday it has relaunched its online application for small business owners to access the government funds that are set aside for additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As previously reported, the PPP is part of the $2 trillion… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 3:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital money transfer service MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) recently announced it has a five-year extension to its partnership with Canada Post. The renewal, which runs through December 2025, allows MoneyGram customers to continue to transfer money and pay bills at over 5,000 Canada Post locations throughout… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 2:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Coin Cloud, a U.S.-based Digital Currency Machine (DCM) company, announced on Monday it has installed its 1,250th kiosk. Founded in 2014, Coin Cloud claims to be the world’s largest network of two-way digital currency kiosks. “We provide the easiest way to buy and sell Bitcoin… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 1:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    HyperSciences, a U.S.-based platform technology company that is seeking to solve some of the most challenging problems in tunneling, energy drilling, transportation, aerospace, and materials production, has successfully raised more than $640,000 through its Regulation CF (Reg CF) investment round on crowdfunding platform… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 12:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

OKEx, a top 20 crypto exchange, announced on Monday the launch of real-time settlement for all perpetual swaps, futures, and options contracts that are coming soon to the platform. According to OKEx,  the new feature will provide a better trading experience for users, improve the… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 12:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Simplify Asset Management, a U.S.-based investment adviser, announced on Monday the launch of four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for fintech, pop culture, robocar, cloud/cybersecurity. Founded earlier this year, Simplify was created to help advisors tackle pressing portfolio challenges with option-based strategies. “By accounting for real-world investor… Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 8:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  UK-based next-generation banking platform Cashaa announced on Monday Unicas has opened its first physical branch in Jaipur, India. Unicas is notably a join venture between Cashaa and the United Multistate Coop Society and allows users to transact in cryptocurrency and fiat from one account…. Read More

December 28, 2020 @ 8:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

SurePrep and Bittax recently announced they have a strategic partnership to streamline cryptocurrency tax compliance for tax professionals. According to the duo, this new collaboration ensures tax professionals have the necessary technology to address the needs of taxpayers who will be under increasing IRS scrutiny this… Read More

December 27, 2020 @ 11:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  BitGo, a digital asset financial services provider, recently announced it has hit $16 billion in digital assets under custody (AUC) milestone. Founded in 2013, BitGo describes itself as the leader in digital asset financial services, providing institutional investors and crypto platforms with liquidity, custody, and… Read More

December 27, 2020 @ 11:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  EverUp, a UK-based prize-linked savings mobile app, has successfully secured nearly 300,000 in funding through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Founded earlier this year, EverUp’s mission is to turn saving money and generally good financial habits from a delayed gratification into a instant… Read More

December 27, 2020 @ 11:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

    UK property crowdfunding platform Assetz Exchange is set to close its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs with nearly £300,000 raised from more than 300 Seedrs investors. Assetz is now offering 5.25% in equity at a £5 million pre-money valuation through the funding round,  As… Read More

December 24, 2020 @ 10:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  India-based banking group ICICI Bank announced earlier this week the launch of, Infinite India, which is an online platform for foreign companies looking to establish or expand business in the country. According to ICICI Bank, the platform offers them banking solutions as well as… Read More

December 24, 2020 @ 3:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Kestrl, a UK-based mobile budgeting app, has successfully secured its initial £160,000 funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded earlier this year, Kestrl’s vision is to help users to combine their financial goals in life with their personal values, in order… Read More

December 24, 2020 @ 2:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Avaloq, an international fintech providing services and digital solutions to banks and wealth managers, announced earlier this week the closing of NEC’s acquisition of Avaloq. As previously reported, the acquisition was announced in October and NEC purchased Avaloq for around 2.05 billion Swiss francs. Founded… Read More

December 24, 2020 @ 10:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PayPal’s rumored talks about acquiring BitGo, a digital asset financial services provider, has reportedly fallen through. According to Fortune, rumors began to circulate about PayPal being in talks to acquire BitGo and now the deal will officially not be happening and the cryptocurrency firm is… Read More

December 24, 2020 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Crosspay, a UK-based international money transfer service, is now seeking funds through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Originally seeking a minimum of £150,000 Crosspay has already surpassed £180,000 and attracted nearly 160 Crowdcube investors. Founded in 2015, Crosspay states that it enables individuals… Read More

December 24, 2020 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase announced earlier this week it is establishing operations in Canada for the first time. The Canadian expansion is notably part of Coinbase’s international expansion efforts and allows it to begin hiring from the “talented pool” of technology and finance professionals in… Read More

December 23, 2020 @ 3:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Robocash Group, a Singapore-based fintech, announced on Tuesday it has expanded its Buy Now Pay service UnaPay in the Philippines. Founded in 2013, Robocash Group specializes in non-bank lending with a focus on consumer lending both online and offline and marketplace funding. “We provide a… Read More

December 23, 2020 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  CoinDCX, an India-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Tuesday it raised Rs 100 crore ($13.9 million) through its Series B investment round, which was led by Block.one with participation from DG, Jump Capital, Uncorrelated Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain Capital, Mehta Ventures, and Alex Pack. Founded… Read More