November 18, 2020 @ 1:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global payments platform Veem announced on Wednesday the launch of its latest product, Veem Check. According to Veem, U.S.-based users can now issue all of their domestic payments, which include online, check, or Instant Deposit, within minutes on the Veem platform.  “As small-to-midsize businesses continue… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cardless, Inc., a U.S.-based consumer credit card financial technology firm that helps brands launch and run custom co-branded credit card programs, today announced the launch of its platform, which enables brands to reward loyal customers and fans.  Founded in 2019, Cardless claims it’ll be the… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 10:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Obligo, a U.S.-based fintech startup that’s focused on the real estate market, announced on Tuesday it raised $15.5 million Series A funding round from investors, including 83North, 10D, Entrée Capital, Viola Credit, and other strategic real estate investors. This latest round of funding comes just a… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fireblocks, an enterprise-grade platform providing the infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets, announced on Wednesday it secured $30 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by Paradigm with participation from existing investors, Cyberstarts, Tenaya Capital, Swisscom, Galaxy Digital, Digital Currency… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 9:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sezzle, Inc. (ASX: SZL), a U.S.-based installment payments platform, announced on Wednesday it has formed a new partnership with global e-commerce platform, Wix. Sezzle reported that the collaboration will bring its “Buy Now, Pay Later” option to Wix’s massive roster of businesses and online stores… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 8:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

bolt, a U.S.-based insurtech exchange, recently announced it has reached an all-time high of more than $4 billion in active insurance premiums on its platform. The company noted that the premiums get by more than a third since May 2020. Founded in 2000, bolt enables… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 6:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Curv, a U.S.-based digital asset security infrastructure provider, announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with Solarisbank subsidiary Solaris Digital Assets. Curv reported that the collaboration will extend its reach into Europe while supporting the delivery of Solarisbank’s new custody solution. While sharing… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 3:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Amicus.io, the fintech company behind the philanthropic platform for DAF 2.0, announced on Tuesday it secured an additional $8.7 million through its Series B funding round, which was led by The FR Group. Founded in 2013, Amicus.io is making philanthropy as online banking. “Grow your… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 2:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FCA authorized e-Money Institution Ziglu is celebrating its Mastercard debit card launch by announced its Christmas Charity Campaign. The company reported it is planning to donate the price of a meal to Fareshare every time a customer uses their card for their supermarket shop online and… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mastercard announced on Tuesday it will extend the Google Pay service to cardholders across Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, and Romania together with its issuing partners. Mastercard reported that with Google Pay, users with eligible Android devices will be able to… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 11:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canadian fintech Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO) (NASDAQ:MOGO) announced on Tuesday it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Carta Solutions Holding Corporation, also known as Carta Worldwide. According to Mogo, Carta is a next-gen digital payments solution and through the acquisition, Mogo will be expanding into… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 10:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mambu, a Berlin-based SaaS banking platform provider, announced on Tuesday it has joined forces with Alchemy, a cloud-based digital banking solutions provider, to deliver a lending decisioning engine for community banks and credit unions. According to Mambu, the duo has developed a more nimble lending decisioning… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 9:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Credorax, a fintech bank and smart payments provider, announced on Tuesday it has added Google Pay and Apple Pay to its payment method offering. Credorax reported that both methods may now be added to merchants’ accounts as payment options for their shoppers alongside the more… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 9:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based fintech Broadridge Financial Solutions announced on Tuesday the first phase of its enhanced virtual shareholder meetings (VSM) platform. According to Broadridge, the VSM will increase accessibility, transparency, and engagement to meet the rising expectations of corporate issuers, mutual funds, and shareholders.  The new experience… Read More

November 17, 2020 @ 8:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sarwa, an India-based online investment advisory platform for young professionals, announced on Tuesday it has joined forces with Saxo Bank to launch its new product, Sarwa X. According to Sarwa, the collaboration with Saxo will support the advisory platform’s growth across the MENA region as well… Read More

November 16, 2020 @ 4:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after announcing the Turkish version of its mobile crypto app and exchange, Hong Kong-based Crypto.com announced the platform’s Polish version. With the Turkish and Polish version platform will now support French, Spanish, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese. As previously reported, Crypto.com serves more… Read More

November 16, 2020 @ 3:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

tZERO, a blockchain-focused subsidiary of Overstock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK), announced on Monday its subsidiary, tZERO ATS, a FINRA member broker-dealer that operates an Alternative Trading System (ATS), has completed a technology integration with Refinitiv. According to tZERO, the integration will allow Refinitiv’s client base of institutions and broker-dealers… Read More

November 16, 2020 @ 1:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Mastercard announced on Monday the addition of Account-to-Account (A2A) payments functionality to Mastercard Track Business Payment Service. According to Mastercard, the Track Business Payment Service gives businesses greater control of their payments and supports rich data exchanges and the ability to automate payments without… Read More

November 16, 2020 @ 11:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Staples Canada recently announced it has joined forces with point-of-sale consumer financing solutions Flexiti Financial to launch its new Staples Card. According to Staples, the Card will allow cardholders to have access to 0% interest financing plans to help make their purchase more affordable. “This… Read More

November 16, 2020 @ 11:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Nada, a U.S.-based real estate technology startup,  has successfully secured nearly $455,000 in funding through its funding round on Republic. The round, which comes just after the company’s seed investment, was launched last month originally seeking a minimum of $25,000 with a max of… Read More