April 17, 2018 @ 7:53 am By Cali Haan  |  

Torrent Freak has reported that Russian telecom regulator Rozomnadzor has begun blocking ISP addresses used to transmit private messages using the Telegram app. The actions come after the app was added to a state register of banned services last Friday after an 18-minute trial. Telegram… Read More

January 15, 2018 @ 7:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Following a closed beta launch in December, Emma Technologies has announced the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has give regulatory approval to the company under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services. In the UK on January 13th requirements under PSD2, as… Read More

January 10, 2018 @ 9:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Hamburg, Germany based Sutor Bank (founded in 1921) has launched a new “micro-investment app” described as delivering an “investment to go’ feature for users. Sutor Bank said it is expanding its range of Fintech collaborations by partnering with startup savemate providing the investment app that… Read More

December 11, 2017 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The “sexiest App ever” has launched a Reg CF crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo / Microventures. Aptly named Nude, is an App where you can safely stow your naughty photos. We have all read about, or viewed, naked pictures of celebrities and others that have been… Read More

November 23, 2017 @ 10:02 am By JD Alois  |  

BUX, crowdfunding on Seedrs now, raised more than €1.1 million from investors as it easily “smashed” the million pound barrier. The Amsterdam based company now stands at €1.3 million backed by more than 2000 investors from 34 different countries. With a pre-money valuation of €52.3… Read More

November 16, 2017 @ 11:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its equity crowdfunding campaign is set to close on Crowdcube, cashback smartphone app GreenJinn has successfully secured its initial £600,000 from more than 200 investors. As previously reported, the GreenJinn app made its grand debut in October 2016 and provides personalized cashback coupons… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 1:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pelican Exchange, an FCA regulated app where users can trade, chat, and analyze performance, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000. While sharing details about the app, the Pelican Exchange team stated: “We integrate trade execution with communication into a central network… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, says the deVere Vault can now store and manage a total of 27 different currencies having just added 22. The deVere Vault is being described as the world’s most international e-money app. Newly added to the list of… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based digital-bank startup Starling Bank has announced it plans to raise £40 million from investors as part of its global expansion. Starling Bank describes itself as a fintech business with a banking license, fully regulated by the FCA and PRA. We were granted a banking license… Read More

September 15, 2017 @ 7:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain platform Humaniq announced earlier this week the next phase in its expansion as it launches the Ghana Use Case. The company’s key goal is to bring onboard two thousand users. According to Humaniq, the Ghana launch news comes as phase 1 of a pilot… Read More

September 6, 2017 @ 11:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Bellhop, an App that is in development is raising money on Republic. The company is seeking a minimum raise of $50,000 in a Crowd Safe with a 20% discount at a valuation of $5 million. So what does Bellhop do that may merit interest? Bellhop… Read More

August 30, 2017 @ 9:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Alternative investment information and technology provider Fundbase announced on Wednesday it is launching a new mobile app for alternative investments. The fintech company described Fundbase Mobile as an innovative product, designed to allow qualified investors to identify top manager talent anywhere. Pascal Rode, CEO at Fundbase, stated: “It’s a… Read More

August 8, 2017 @ 4:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Arbit, a marketing, photo, and video mobile app, is now seeking expansion funds through Indiegogo and MicoVentures’ equity crowdfunding platform. Arbit describes itself as an app that combines social engagement with “powerful” analytics layer. It gives athletes, celebrities, and brands answers to any questions they may… Read More

August 2, 2017 @ 3:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced in July it released an update to the iOS app that allows users to create investor discussions, view updates, and interact with other Crowdcube users through commenting. The funding portal revealed its team has been working to improve… Read More

July 26, 2017 @ 10:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Betterment, an online financial advisor, has introduced a new messaging feature designed to give users the best of both worlds. The Robo-Advisor will now offer access to financial advice from experts via there App. So users may ask questions wherever and whenever they want. This… Read More

July 25, 2017 @ 2:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) announced it has teamed up with Insure Apps to launch a new insurtech app, called Claims Made Easy, that may reduce the average claims reporting of 23 days by up to 90%. According to BIBA, the app significantly… Read More

July 25, 2017 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Varo Money has applied for a national bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for federal deposit insurance. This is the next step in creating a digital only challenger bank (Varo Bank) that… Read More

July 20, 2017 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

AutoGravity says it has now surpassed 500,000 in just one year. AutoGravity is an App-based online lender targeting the auto financing space. Pick the car and request a loan all on your smartphone. It’s that simple. AutoGravity has benefited from a growing number of high… Read More

July 19, 2017 @ 8:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Humaniq announced on Tuesday the launch of its Blockchain-powered financial inclusion app while starting its first global meetup at the Rise London, a fintech accelerator powered by Barclays. This launch comes just two months after the blockchain platform’s social impact ICO. According to Humaniq, the app will give… Read More

July 15, 2017 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Fluid, a Fintech and Adtech startup has expanded its service to US students into 32 different states. The App based lender is available on iTunes allowing up to $500 in credit without any additional interest payments.  The description on iTunes explains it is exclusively designed… Read More