November 9, 2024 @ 7:26 am By Michael Wong  |  

Binance Labs has made its first foray into the Decentralized Science (DeSci) sector with an investment in BIO Protocol (BIO), a pioneering platform aimed at transforming early-stage scientific research financing and commercialization through blockchain technology. BIO Protocol is likened to a Y Combinator for on-chain… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 6:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Analysis by Experian and Reward reveal key shopping trends ahead of crucial ‘Golden Quarter.’ Informative and timely insights from Experian, in partnership with Reward, reveal that consumers – despite the festive tradition of heading to the high street – are likely to do “more of… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 5:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Matrixport, which claims to be one of Asia’s largest “one-stop” financial services platforms, announced the integration of Fly Wing Technologies Pte Ltd’s OTC service on the Matrixport APP, enabling a better one-stop experience for users. All Matrixport-verified accounts must complete Fly Wing’s eKYC onboarding process… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Marosa 2024 S.L., a provider of VAT compliance and invoicing solutions, announced it secured a €12 million investment from Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and tech. This funding represents Marosa’s “external” capital raise and will help accelerate its growth strategy, expand… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 5:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology provider headquartered in Singapore, has been enhancing its integration of AI technologies to support and secure millions of daily cross-border transactions for merchants across 200+ markets. Yang Peng, Chief Executive Officer of Ant International said that integration… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 9:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest has shared an update on the fastest growing scams of 2024. The update from UK’s NatWest noted that an increase in fake parcel delivery texts, social media marketplace scams and AI voice cloning “during the last 12 months.” This, according to the analysis from… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 9:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced an API-powered data access agreement with MX Technologies, Inc. that will provide new digital banking options for customers without compromising their account security. American Express customers will now be able to better manage their personal finances and business expenses via… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Petr Kozyakov, co-founder and CEO of Mercuryo, a payment infrastructure firm in the digital sector, believes the victory of former President Donald Trump is helping to drive crypto markets higher while predicting the forthcoming innovations will compel digital asset holders to spend their funds rather… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank has appointed Leandros Kalisperas as its first Chief Investment Officer, according to a statement issued by the Bank. Ian Connatty, who has been appointed Managing Partner of BBB Patient Capital Advisory Services, is currently the Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Some positive news regarding risk capital. S&P Global Market Intelligence says Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) deal value increased globally during the month of October. While four weeks does not make a quarter this could be good news for the innovation sector which… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

GoCardless, a bank payment company, has expanded its relationship with Big Red Cloud. The cloud accounting software firm, which is a GoCardless customer, will now become one of its 350+ partners by “integrating GoCardless’ payment capabilities into its platform.’ This means Big Red Cloud customers… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

According to some insiders, U.S. open banking is poised for significant acceleration, but political uncertainty could hamper momentum. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized its Personal Financial Data Rights Rule under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act two weeks ago. The rule mandates that banks and other… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 6:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The collaboration combines Shift4‘s acquiring services with ConnexPay‘s all-in-one payments platform to deliver PayIn and PayOut functions to businesses in a wide range of industry segments. Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), a global enabler of integrated payments and commerce technology, officially entered a partnership with ConnexPay, the… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 6:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

additiv, a global firm focused on fintech and digital transformation,  announced the appointment of Pierre Dufauret as the UK Market Head and the opening of a new office in London’s Heron Tower. These moves underscore additiv’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the UK market… Read More

November 8, 2024 @ 6:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UATP, the global payment network that enables organizations to simplify payment processes and expand their payment capabilities, has announced a new partnership with Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network. The partnership allows airlines to offer Klarna’s flexible payment services, “including interest-free Buy Now Pay Later,… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 7:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the small business platform, released its Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) update, highlighting that Australian small businesses are persevering amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and still outperforming small businesses in other countries. As noted in the research report shared by Xero, here are takeaways from… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 6:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

LendAPI, part of Techstars 2024 cohort, has raised $3.2 million in seed funding. Cohen Circle led the funding round, which included the participation of Great North Ventures, AlleyCorp, Techstars, Plug and Play, and Interlock Capital. According to a release, LendAPI’s tech stack aims to provide… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 6:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Embedded lending platform Groov has raised £1.5 million in seed funding, according to a note from the firm. The Fintech says the money will drive the next generation of embedded lending, offering more options, better terms, and higher approval rates via a simple API. Fuel… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio’s identity verification solutions helping global social media company streamline KYC, improve conversions and meet regulatory requirements Jumio, the provider of automated, AI-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, announced its partnership with Riley Cillian to streamline eKYC for the social media platform’s video… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance has launched a new privacy center, which reportedly features easy data download for enhanced user privacy. To empower users with a greater degree of control over their personal data, Binance has launched a feature that consolidates various tools for exercising privacy rights in one… Read More