November 22, 2019 @ 9:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Transferwise, a breakout Fintech hit, has added Malaysia to its list of countries where it offers its currency transfer services. According to a blog post, last year, Malaysia’s international money transfers grew 23.3%, to RM 41 billion (USD $9.9 billion). But most of these transfers… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 6:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic, an investment marketplace offering both traditional securities or more esoteric digital offerings, is powering the “first-ever legally compliant free private equity incentive program or “Sharedrop,” as it is being called. Obviously, the name takes a cue from the widely utilized airdrop feature during the… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 5:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

In the European Union, the fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) entered into force on 9 July 2018 but impacted firms have until January 10, 2020, to become compliant. Crypto companies, or virtual asset service providers (VASPs), will be expected to step things up and adhere… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC:GBTC) became the first-ever publicly traded Bitcoin investment vehicle in the US in 2013. It has grown to become the largest Bitcoin investment product in the world. In October, GBTC announced its largest quarterly inflow of capital. The Trust started as a… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fast-growing Fintech Raisin has integrated Naqoda’s tax engine solution. Raisin is a Fintech that provides access to higher interest savings accounts in multiple countries. Naqoda provides a multi-country software solution for the calculation and reporting of interest income tax and capital gains tax. Raisin states… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 11:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Insurtech Vouch has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round according to a release. The funding was led by Y Combinator Continuity. To date, Vouch has raised $70 million capturing the backing of many prominent VCs including Ribbit Capital, SVB Financial Group, Y… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 10:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Prominent blockchain group Algorand has announced an upgrade to its protocol that is said to significantly expand the range of decentralized applications and processes that can be built on the platform. The update expects to unlock the ability to develop scalable blockchain-native solutions for real-world… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 9:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Orchid, an “incentivized peer-to-peer privacy network,” says their Orchid App, network and native token – OXT, will launch the first week of December. In 2017 and 2018, Orchid raised over $48 million from big-name investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital to build the Orchid… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Groundbreaker, previously an investment crowdfunding platform and now a software solution for real estate investment firms, has raised $2 million in growth capital. The funding was led by Andrew Bluhm, of the family behind Rivers Casino, Walton Street Capital, and marquee Chicago properties. Groundbreaker, a… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 8:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Thought Machine, a company that builds cloud-native tech for banks, has partnered with Google Cloud, according to a note from the company. As a Google Cloud partner Thought Machine will work closely with the Google Cloud team on new opportunities around the world. Thought Machine… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Boom, SME-focused telecom, is raising growth capital on Growthdeck. Boom, an IP phone system claims to be able to save a small business up to £12,000 a year with their services. According to the offering page, Boom is seeking a minimum amount of £1.5 million… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 7:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Two titans in the online brokerage space are preparing to merge, according to multiple reports. Schwab and TD Ameritrade are poised to combine operations in a deal that could be finalized as soon as today for an estimated $26 billion purchase. The move to consolidate… Read More

November 21, 2019 @ 1:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Led by CEO Robert Bell and chaired by Anthony Thomson, digital bank 86 400 launched in September 2019 with transaction and savings accounts. Last week, 86 400 announced an entirely digital home loan offering said to be the first “smart alternative to how brokers currently… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 11:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Nium, previously operating as InstaReM, has enlisted another partner. Today, Nium has announced an agreement with PhillipBank in Cambodia to provide digital cross border payments for enterprises and financial institutions. Prajit Nanu, co-founder and CEO of Nium said they are delighted to be working together… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

A UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) has published a document entitled “Legal Statement on cryptoassets and smart contracts.” The members of this Taskforce include a blend of both public and private entity participants. The UK has established itself as the leading jurisdiction when it comes to… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 4:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Alchemy Technologies, a Fintech infrastructure company providing online lending tools and platforms, has formed a partnership with Plaid – a company that creates tech to connect traditional finance with modern Fintech services. Alchemy will be providing Plaid with a service to support account and asset… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 12:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Recently approved funding portal, Fundopolis has announced its intent to “make it simple for individuals and communities to invest in and support the small businesses they love.” Four issuers have now posted offerings on the Fundopolis site. The FINRA regulated funding portal issued a statement… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 11:20 am By JD Alois  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a conference tackling the topic of “The State of Our Securities Markets.” The event, which is open to the public, will take place on December 4th, 2019 at SEC HQ on F Street in Washington, DC. The… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert has been making the rounds on various media to advocate on behalf of digital assets, Fintech, and the need for the US to remain competitive in a global Fintech market. Tarbert visited with CNBC this week, as… Read More

November 20, 2019 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois  |  

iCapital Network, a Fintech platform connecting investors to alternative assets, has signed a partnership with PIMCO to connect high net worth individuals (HNW) to non-traditional investments. PIMCO is enormous, one of the world’s largest investment managers with well over $1 trillion in assets under management…. Read More