June 24, 2024 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT) and Fintech Galaxy have announced a partnership to offer Open Banking services in the MENA region and the African continent. The service includes digital banking or Banking as a Service, as well as offerings for Fintechs, merchants, and more. Services include payments,… Read More

June 24, 2024 @ 8:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Tauras, a digital asset firm currently serving big names like Santander, Credit Suisse, and Deutsche Bank, says it has added the Stellar Network to its custody offerings. Taurus custody service is named Taurus Protect. The company also provides tokenization services. Stellar is a popular public… Read More

June 23, 2024 @ 8:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK-based Seedrs has distributed on X touting the success of the Female Invest securities offering. Seedrs tallies the following metrics for the offering: The fastest to reach $1m in funding, in just under 4 minutes 1597 female investors Fastest securities offering to 1000 investors in… Read More

June 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Tyler Winklevoss, founder of crypto platform Gemini, stated on X this week that he was supporting former President Donald Trump in his run for the White House. Winklevoss donated $1 million in Bitcoin to the Trump campaign as the “Biden Administration has openly declared war… Read More

June 19, 2024 @ 11:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

The VanEck Bitcoin ETF (ASX:VBTC) traded on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) today, following the lead of the US. VanEck said the exchange-traded fund was the first and most cost-effective Bitcoin ETF on ASX. Other sponsors are expected to enter the Australian market with a… Read More

June 19, 2024 @ 12:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

A report from the UK indicates that more than 50% of consumers benefit from Open Banking but do not know it. The research claims a “clear disconnect between recognition and use of Open Banking.” Open Banking or Open Finance is mandated in the UK. This… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 8:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

  In the past, CI has tallied the number of FINRA-regulated Funding Portals active in the Reg CF (Regulation Crowdfunding) sector. Funding Portals are intermediaries created by the JOBS Act of 2012 – the legislation that enables online capital formation. These platforms are kind of… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 5:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

Honeycomb Credit, a top FINRA regulated Funding Portal, has raised $6 million in Seed + funding, according to a note from the platform. Honeycomb Credit is a bank replacement platform that provides loans to smaller businesses. The company leverages the Reg CF securities exemption, which… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 5:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Boxabl’s former Investor Relations executive, Yanni Tassev, has been charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The complaint states that Tassev was hired in July 2021 and became VP of Investor Relations in November 2022. Boxabl is an early-stage firm in the… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 1:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Mexican payments platform Clip has announced $100 million in funding provided by funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value. The Fintech said the valuation was “in line” with its Series D funding round. Adolfo Babatz, Clip’s Founder and CEO, said the money represents the validation of… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 11:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Prime property investment platform CrowdProperty has hired a new Head of Business Development for London & the South East. The established online investment platform has operated for ten years in the UK market. CrowdProperty states that Simon Michael joined the company in early June as part… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 11:29 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Payments Association is asking policymakers and the Fintech sector to support consumers with community finance. This will take place in a Sandbox that pairs community lenders with Fintechs. Tony Craddock, Director General of The Payments Association, says financial inclusion remains critically important, as… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 11:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Zencity has raised $40 million in Series C funding, according to the company. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm aims to offer community engagement platforms for local governments. The funding round was led by StepStone Group, with participation from existing investors TLV Partners. In total since inception,… Read More

June 17, 2024 @ 3:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

According to a report, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) product will shut down later this year. Apple Pay Later was expected to be the first digital loan-type service offered by the tech firm, but it appears that Apple is pulling back on the Fintech lending. According to 9to5… Read More

June 17, 2024 @ 2:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The head of the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit within the SEC’s Division of Enforcement has exited the agency. David Hirsch posted on LinkedIn earlier today (June 17, 2024) that last Friday was his last day at the SEC after 9 years at the securities… Read More

June 17, 2024 @ 2:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last month, the Tokenization Report  Act of 2024 (HR 8464) was introduced into Congress. The House legislation is sponsored by Representative William Timmons, a Republican from South Carolina. The bill, as it stands today, compels multiple federal authorities to review the potential of taking traditional… Read More

June 17, 2024 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Fundrise has received a $125 million loan from Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT), according to an email distributed by the platform. FBRT originates and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments through a REIT structure. FBRT states that it has committed… Read More

June 17, 2024 @ 9:17 am By JD Alois  |  

In the UK, the Fintech industry “remains a hotbed” for innovation, driving employment needs – mostly in London. According to a report distributed by Morgan McKinley, the “demand for tech-savvy professionals in the Fintech industry has significantly increased, reflecting the sector’s ongoing digital transformation.” Morgan… Read More

June 17, 2024 @ 8:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin in the world, USDT, has announced a new digital asset dubbed Alloy – a digital asset tied to gold. Tether describes Alloy as a new type of digital assets or “tethered assets.” Similar to other stablecoins, Alloy, priced… Read More

June 14, 2024 @ 6:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK has commented on its most recent cohort of its UK Fintech Incubator Programme. In an event held at STEAMhouse, eight Fintechs showcased their products, which are focused on how to harness data to enhance engagement with customers in the financial… Read More