August 18, 2023 @ 11:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Connext, the “pioneering” blockchain interoperability protocol, recently announced it is partnering with Tokensoft, the token launch and distribution platform, to launch Crosschain Airdrops as a Service. For the “first” time, airdrop recipients “can claim their tokens on any chain without the need to bridge or… Read More

August 18, 2023 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), an enterprise technology provider, today announced it has expanded its partnership with Kiwibank, the largest New Zealand-owned bank. NCR will run the bank’s ATM fleet “through its ATM as a Service solution, and Kiwibank’s 200+ ATMs will be incorporated into NCR’s… Read More

August 18, 2023 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, today published a report showing striking confidence and investment in digital exports, beyond typical trade routes. It finds that a wide cross section of businesses are “planning ambitious expansion into new international markets, from the largest enterprises to… Read More

August 18, 2023 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank has announced an increase of £75 million to commercial lender DF Capital. This is an addition to an existing ENABLE Guarantee, which will see the facility increased to £250 million. The guarantee may be increased again at some point in the… Read More

August 18, 2023 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Modulus, a US-based developer of “high-performance” trading and surveillance technology that powers global equities, derivatives, and asset exchanges; government agencies and laboratories; and research universities, announced that the company was set to release new white label crowdfunding and private placement platforms for non-accredited investors. From… Read More

August 18, 2023 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lucas Kiely, chief investment officer of digital wealth platform Yield App, says that today’s tumble in crypto asset prices, driven by macro factors, will likely be short-lived. He adds that a wave of good news this week, “including the launch of Europe’s first spot bitcoin… Read More

August 18, 2023 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jacobi Asset Management has listed Europe’s first spot Bitcoin ETF on Euronext Amsterdam. The Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF reportedly “represents the first digital asset fund compliant with SFDR Article 8 through its decarbonization strategy.” Jacobi has implemented “a verifiable built-in Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) solution… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Genesis Bidco Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Basware, which claims to be a leader in making AP automation and invoice processing happen, announced its firm intention to make an offer to purchase the entire share capital of Glantus Holdings PLC (LSE: GLAN). The Glantus Board… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 4:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Association of Online Investment Platforms (AOIP) provides feedback on FINRA’s request for input on improving capital formation. This past May, FINRA announced a request for comment on how FINRA rules may impact capital formation. The goal was to look for ways to increase efficiency… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Predicting forthcoming “massive changes” for his platform, Republic Head of Crypto Andrew Durgee has announced a new digital wallet offering by the platform. Republic Wallet is described as being integrated with the investment experience. The self custodied wallet allows users to receive “digital crypto assets”… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 3:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, announced today that it is partnering with Wells Fargo Retail Services, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, NA that facilitates the delivery of consumer private label and industry credit card programs to retailers. Merchants that use ChargeAfter’s… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Veteran-led Citizens Bank of Edmond publicly launched Roger, the only digital-first bank tailored to service members, “under the leadership of President and CEO Jill Castilla.” Established in 1901 with $375 million in assets, Citizens Bank of Edmond is renowned “for its community-focused banking and lending… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 12:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Corserv, a company that empowers banks and fintechs with payment programs, has partnered with Ohio-based Peoples Bank in order “to implement a credit card program to serve their commercial, small business, nonprofit, local municipalities, and consumer customers.” Peoples Bank is “a $8.8 billion full-service relationship… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Matera, maker of instant payments, QR code and digital ledger technology, announced its strategic acquisition of Cinnecta, an AI company renowned for its solutions in customer retention, loyalty and enhancing digital experiences. The acquisition underpins Matera’s mission “to provide clients with unmatched value, especially in… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 11:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Credt card debt is now over $1 trillion, having increased by $45 billion from April to June this year. This has led to some concerning as well as interesting trends, according to a report by JD Power. In the Credit Card Satisfaction Survey, results indicate… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 10:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset firm Securitize has acquired wealth management platform Onramp Invest, according to a company statement. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Onramp is described as a “turn-key digital asset management platform that seamlessly connects traditional and digital asset financial infrastructures.” Securitize is… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 9:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Zolve, a new Neobank aiming to serve expatriates, has launched its own mobile service called Zolve Connect. Zolve states that expats attending university or working in the US can launch a phone plan from the Zolve App. The company believes that by binding financial services… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Open banking provider TrueLayer has appointed Michael Brown as its new Head of E-Commerce, according to a statement from the firm.  TrueLayer said the hire was part of  push into more verticals as open banking adoption grows. Prior to joining the Fintech, Brown was Director… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brex, which claims to be the first fully unified global spend platform, today launched group events — an expansion of Brex travel that “enables businesses to create and manage large scale, group corporate events for employees.” With this launch, Brex says it is “the first… Read More

August 17, 2023 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance recently released its newest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report “causing the Binance Coin (BNB) to rise” (although this could be due to other market conditions). Meanwhile, emerging hybrid exchange Tradecurve (TCRV) is also “working towards implementing its own PoR.” As a result, it claims… Read More