March 9, 2022 @ 5:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ) has posted its Q4 earnings as well as full year 2021 numbers. According to a corporate release, Marqeta generated revenue of $155 million during the quarter while delivering a GAAP net loss of $37 million. The revenue was a 76% increase… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 4:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin is rebounding today jumping by over 8% since the early hours of the morning. Industry followers believe that the White House’s Executive Order addressing digital assets has helped to fuel the rise of Bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies. Earlier this week it was… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stellar, which claims to be on a mission to offer “unprecedented” access to credit-building and financial tools to underserved communities, has reportedly attracted several investors to finalize an oversubscribed $7 million round. Stellar Founder and CEO, Lamine Zarrad, stated: “We created Stellar to provide credit… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 3:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Only 6 months after their Series B round, Fintech Branch has announced a $75 million Series C funding round. The company did not disclose the valuation. The funding was led by Addition with the participation of General Atlantic. Returning investors include Drive Capital, Crosscut Ventures,… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 3:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Acorns, an online investing platform, has confirmed a $300 million funding round at a $1.9 billion valuation. Last year, Acorns announced its intent to go public via a SPAC deal valued at $2.2 billion only to turn around and cancel the deal at the beginning… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced a series of financial services aimed at improving access to banking options and offering additional customer payment alternatives. New services reportedly include the introduction of Dollar General’s exclusive spendwell banking platform, a Buy Now, Pay Later test program with Sezzle… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 12:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the “front line” of business with solutions and partners that offer a “performance edge,” recently announced that North Shore Bank has chosen Reflexis for Banking to enhance branch tasks and boost staff effectiveness and productivity to “elevate the customer… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 11:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PPRO, the provider of virtual payments infrastructure, announced the acquisition of Alpha Fintech, a next-gen payments tech firm. The deal will reportedly “expand PPRO’s offering, strengthen its presence and networks in Asia Pacific (APAC), and allow it to deliver products and services faster to its… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 11:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Bank North, a forward-thinking bank serving UK SMEs, has added several new executives to its team. According to a note from the company, the bank has appointed a Head of Valuations, Head of Financial Reporting and Financial Control, Head of Underwriting, and acting Treasurer, along… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, the White House posted an anticipated Executive Order on Digital Assets. Currently, the interpretation from industry insiders is cautiously optimistic that the Administration is aiming to balance responsible innovation with the obvious benefits of crypto. The Order was not excessively prescriptive but leaves… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 9:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen has issued a commend on the Executive Order published today that addresses the fast-growing digital asset industry. Secretary Yellen said that President Joe Biden’s order calls for a coordinated approach to digital asset policy: “This approach will support responsible innovation… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Bain Capital is pleased to announce Bain Capital Crypto (BCC), their very first $560 million fund, and the launch of a new platform “to support the renegades and pioneers building the next generation of internet infrastructure.” The Bain Capital team also noted… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Neobank Upgrade, Inc., has distributed a note that once again it is being recognized as one of the fastest-growing US credit cards by outstanding balances, according to the Nilson Report. Upgrade adds that it is the only Fintech card issuer on the list. Last year,… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 7:58 am By JD Alois  |  

As was widely anticipated, the White House has posted an Executive Order targeting digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In a statement the White House explained their goal: “The rise in digital assets creates an opportunity to reinforce American leadership in the global financial system and at… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 7:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Palamon Capital Partners, a pan-European growth investor, and Corsair, a private equity company targeting services, software, and payments investments in the financial services market, announced that funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities  have agreed to “make a £140 million strategic investment” in Currencies Direct, a… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 7:25 am By JD Alois  |  

mmob, a UK-based embedded finance provider, has raised £5 million in seed funding, according to a statement by the company. Founded in 2020, mmob is led by founder and CEO, Irfan Khan. mmob reports that a group of angel investors, as well as HNW individuals… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 7:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AngelList Venture has reportedly acquired $100 million in capital from Tiger Global and Accomplice. The round values the firm at $4B (pre-money). Just two weeks back, the company had finalized its massive round at this pre-money valuation, led by Tiger Global along with contributions from… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 7:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blend Network recently released its first annual Predictions in Development Finance report. Set out in this report is an analysis of “the challenges and obstacles, but also the opportunities within the market,” the team at Blend Network noted in a blog psst. The development finance… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 7:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

moomoo, a digital financial service platform, this week announced its official launch in Australia, providing professional-grade online share trading to Australian investors. This marks the third international market where the company operates, after its successful launch in Singapore in 2021 and the United States in… Read More

March 9, 2022 @ 7:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BankiFi, the Manchester-headquartered technology firm focused on putting banks at “the heart” of business, has announced that it joined Visa Fintech Partner Connect in Europe – a program that assists Visa`s customers with offering the next-gen of virtual banking solutions. The partner program mainly focuses… Read More