Global

June 12, 2020 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

David Chan, CEO at Monedo (previously Kreditech), a point of sale (PoS) lender that claims to have more than one million customers who have reportedly received over 2 million loans (as of March 2020), says that the online lender has a global addressable market of… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Global Accelerated Ventures (GAV) recently introduced a post-COVID-19 fundraising program that aims to assist Fintech and Healthtech firms that might need additional capital to support their growth and development after the pandemic has passed. The 24-month program… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Kava’s decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform went live on June 10, 2020.  It features Binance Coin (BNB) collateral, USDX loans, and allows network participants to earn rewards. The Kava Labs team noted: “With this … launch, Kava [aims to] open the doors of DeFi… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 11:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Danish Fintech firm Likvido has reportedly secured €2.5 million in seed funding from BlackFin Tech in order to assist SMEs that might be struggling to maintain their operations. The company’s founders say they want to help business owners avoid bankruptcy after going bankrupt themselves only… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 11:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  Australia is reportedly planning to extend one of its Fintech agreements with the UK. The agreement is designed to help Fintech firms in each country by making it easier for them to acquire operational licenses. Both jurisdictions also aim to increase cooperation and collaboration… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

“Smart cash platform” Flagstone has distributed a note stating it is “business as usual” in offering new accounts for cash savings with higher interest rates. Flagstone is promoting its service while another digital savings provider, Marcus UK, has announced that it has pushed pause on… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 7:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) and the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) have introduced a “Data Sandbox” program for Fintech firms that will help them work cooperatively with regulators, licensed entities, and other financial services providers based in the country. The data sandbox aims to assist… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estonia, one of the world’s most developed nations with an advanced, high-income economy that’s among the fastest-growing in the EU, is reportedly caught up in one of Europe’s largest-ever dirty-money scandals. Estonia has been quite active when it comes to encouraging the adoption of digital… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 1:14 am By JD Alois  |  

OurCrowd, a global leader in online capital formation for early-stage ventures, has scheduled the OurCrowd Pandemic Innovation Conference on June 22nd. The virtual event will cover the latest tech solutions pertaining to the Coronavirus including vaccinations, treatments, prevention, and more. The virtual event will also… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 9:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

XP Investimentos XP Inc. (Nasdaq: XP), a company offering fixed income, equities, and private pension products, says it’s reevaluating its business plans, following the introduction of new Open Banking guidelines in Brazil. XP will reportedly be acquiring a majority stake in Fintech firm Fliper, an… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 8:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Companies from the insurance sector continue to develop products and services for tech-savvy younger clients including millennials and Generation Z consumers. Mexican Fintech firm Zenda.la has introduced an insurance product with pricing that adjusts to each individual consumers’ specific requirements and financial status. Zenda recently… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 7:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Turkish stablecoin BiLira will reportedly be launching on AVA, an open-source platform for building and deploying decentralized finance (DeFi) apps and enterprise-grade blockchain solutions that can be run in “one interoperable, highly scalable ecosystem.” The AVA Labs team says that the new stablecoin should… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 3:22 pm By Nathan Lustig  |  

Increasing financial inclusion is a high-priority goal of many countries because it has a widespread positive impact. Studies show that expanding financial inclusion enables seven of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with more financial stability leading to improved social conditions, community development, and economic growth…. Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 10:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Vanguard is piloting blockchain technology in partnership with Symbiont, according to a note from the firm. Vanguard is one of the top fund management firms in the US and one of the world’s largest investment management companies. As of April, Vanguard managed about $5.7 trillion… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 9:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Curve, a Fintech that continues to add new features and products, has issued a statement about Curve Credit – a subsidiary of the parent company that intends on providing online lending for its users. Curve has announced a waitlist for the service that is anticipated… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 8:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Celsius Network has announced a $15 million equity funding round to be promoted by BnkToTheFuture. The equity offering is said to be for both U.S. & non-U.S. investors. Celsius Network claims it has seen rapid growth since its launch in July 2018 with over 100,000… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 7:56 am By JD Alois  |  

YRD Capital, a Fund of Funds (FoF) that focuses on quantitative trading in digital assets, has appointed Ian Morely as Chairman. Morely is described as a “hedge fund industry titan” having been the founding Chairman of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), a global trade… Read More

June 11, 2020 @ 7:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Human Rights Foundation, a non-profit entity that aims to promote and protect human rights globally, with a special focus on “closed” societies, has introduced a Bitcoin (BTC) development fund. The new fund will support open-source application developers who are focused on making the Bitcoin… Read More

June 10, 2020 @ 11:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Featurespace, an established provider of Enterprise Financial Crime prevention software, confirmed that Australia’s Fintech Hay has chosen its ARIC Risk Hub to help identify and prevent potentially fraudulent financial activities and money laundering on its mobile-first solution. Hay builds digital infrastructure from the ground up… Read More

June 10, 2020 @ 11:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US-based ChargeAfter, a global network that enables retailers to match their consumers with credit and financing offers, has received an investment from the VC division of Japan’s financial services giant MUFG. The actual amount invested has not been shared publicly. However, the announcement noted that… Read More