February 19, 2024 @ 10:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A study from Juniper Research, the researchers focused on payments markets, has found that savings from the adoption of payment automation systems will “allow reinvestment in revenue-generating activities; driving an 18% growth in UK B2B payments by 2028, from 8.7 billion in 2024.” Automation of… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut is reportedly preparing to introduce a digital assets exchange that will aim to serve advanced or professional crypto traders. As widely reported, Revolut already provides standard cryptocurrency-focused services to around 30 million clients. The new crypto exchange will reportedly aim to provide competitive fees… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issues Circle has published an update, entitled State of the USDC Economy. A new internet financial system is emerging, according to Circle. Thanks to the power of USDC, blockchain networks, and some of the world’s best developers and technology companies, the financial system is… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

An extensive report has been shared, entitled Financial Fusion: Fintech’s M&A Landscape Unveiled: A guide to fintech M&A and the next wave of deals, by the researchers at Pitchbook. PitchBook says that the Fintech sector continues to attract substantial investments but certain segments might have… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, a global payment provider and shopping assistant, has launched “Sign in with Klarna” to offer consumers a smoother shopping experience with increased control over their own data. The service saves time for consumers “by fast-tracking the online purchase process and, if they consent to… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, finally surging past the $52,000 mark at the time of writing, a pre-halving rally reminiscent of previous cycles seems to be unfolding. This is according to an update shared by the analysts at Bitfinex. To shed light on this… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 10:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

‍Small business optimism returns in 2024, as half of SMEs anticipate growth this year, according to new research from iwoca – one of Europe’s small business lenders. As noted in the update from iwoca, nearly half (47%) of small business owners “surveyed expect that their… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 8:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal Ventures reports that is co-leading Rasa’s $30 million Series C funding round. Rasa, the generative conversational AI platform, announced “the completion of its $30 million Series C funding round, co-led by StepStone Group and PayPal Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Accel, and… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 7:20 pm By Michael Wong  |  

In the latest credit card lending survey released by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), figures for the fourth quarter of 2023 showed a significant uptick in credit card usage among Hong Kong residents. Total card receivables soared by 8.5% to HK$160.1 billion at the… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 6:23 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Overseas Filipinos (OFs) sent home a record $3.6 billion in personal remittances in December 2023, marking a 3.9 percent increase from the $3.5 billion reported in the same month in 2022, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Business expansion and automation are to address staffing challenges are top of mind for restaurants, retailers, according to an update from Fintech Square. Recently, Square released its Future of Commerce report, with comprehensive analysis on how business owners and consumers are “considering the evolution of… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mission Lane has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Brandon Black as Chief Executive Officer. Black has served on the board since 2019. The company concurrently announced, “that it has closed on additional funding from Invus Opportunities and QED Investors.” In the last five… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 1:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech platform driving the world’s alternative investment marketplace for the wealth management industry, announces its portfolio construction tool, Architect, is available on iCapital Marketplace. With the launch, more than 350,000 US financial advisors can access Architect – which combines a user-friendly interface… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 1:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) claims that it aims to adopt a “hands-off” approach to regulating Fintech companies across a nation that’s home to around 1.5 billion consumers. In addition to taking a step back from aggressively monitoring Fintechs for now, the reserve bank… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The New Startup Index from NatWest and Beauhurst has found that over 900,000 new companies were incorporated in the UK in 2023, making it a record year for new businesses. The startup boom brings the number of active companies “operating in the UK to 5.31m,… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 12:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Capchase says it is interested in helping high-potential startups grow on their own terms with non-dilutive capital injections. According to Capchase, capital is only “one part of the equation.” To succeed, Capchase explains that startups need mentorship, guidance, and support. Capchase has announced their new… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 12:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yaacov Martin, CEO of Fintech firm Jifiti, a company focused on consumer financing and B2B lending experiences for lenders and merchants, recently shared his views and insights with Crowdfund Insider. For context, embedded finance helps with the incorporation of a range of financial services directly… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Engage People, the loyalty network that enables program members to pay with points (PwP) directly at checkout, reported “a 68% increase in transactions from 2022, with more than 23.3 billion points redeemed in 2023 across its Access Plus network, which allows loyalty program members the… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Both buyers and sellers should prepare for a competitive real estate / property market season this spring. The latest real estate market report from Zillow (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) reportedly shows “that well-priced homes are being snapped up quickly, while those that linger on the… Read More

February 18, 2024 @ 11:40 am By Michael Wong  |  

Turkish financial technology giant Papara has announced its acquisition of Pakistan’s emerging Fintech star, SadaPay, in a strategic all-stock deal valued between $30 to $50 million. The agreement also includes an additional $10 million investment from Papara to support SadaPay’s technological development and expansion strategies,… Read More