Tagged: boost

October 26, 2026 @ 3:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Mesh, Visa announce crypto, stablecoin partnership The goal is to make crypto and stablecoin balances spendable across Visa’s global acceptance network. Consumers can pay in-store and online directly from the balances they already hold in their wallet apps. Visa adds card capabilities SESA 2.0 (Supplier… Read More

December 11, 2022 @ 9:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Boost, which claims to be the leading regional full-spectrum fintech arm of Axiata, and Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet), the national retail payments network infrastructure announced that Boost merchants in Malaysia can now “accept cross-border payments from Thailand tourists via its DuitNow QR.” This new feature… Read More

March 19, 2022 @ 11:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Boost has announced that its “maiden tranche” of Senior Class A Medium Term Notes (MTN) has been rated A1 by Malaysia-based, RAM Rating Services Berhad (RAM Ratings). Boost states that it is now the first fully digital regional financier to receive an investment-grade A1 rating… Read More

January 31, 2022 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Axiata Digital’s Fintech division Boost is reportedly planning to expand its products and services while strengthening its regional presence. The firm announced these plans after a year of steady growth in revenues and product innovation. Boost reveals that its client base increased to more than… Read More

September 19, 2021 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Axiata Digital’s digital wallet Boost revealed earlier this week that it has further expanded its insurance offerings with the introduction of automobile insurance, called “CarProtect,” which has been underwritten by Great Eastern General Insurance (Malaysia) Berhad. The digital wallet provider stated that CarProtect provides clients… Read More

July 29, 2021 @ 11:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Green Dot Corporation is partnering with Experian to introduce new credit features on its new digital bank GO2bank. They will help customers improve their credit while protecting their identity. “Every American, regardless of credit history or experience, deserves quick and easy access to their credit… Read More

June 26, 2021 @ 7:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Axiata Digital’s online wallet Boost has reportedly launched three new micro-insurance and takaful plans under the name “Boost Protect” in order to provide consumers in Malaysia with affordable and premium coverage. The addition of MozzieProtect, FamilyProtect, and Critical Illness Care brings the total coverage plans… Read More

May 21, 2021 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Boost Insurance, a U.S.-based B2B digital insurance platform, announced on Friday it raised $20 million through its Series B financing round, which was led by RRE Ventures with participation from Fin VC, Gaingels, Hack VC, Greycroft, Coatue, and Conversion Capital. The company raised $37 million since… Read More

March 27, 2021 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital wallet provider Boost recently revealed that it’s now a part of the PayNet Real Time Retail Payment Platform (RPP). Boost confirmed that it will be adopting DuitNow QR (beginning on March 26, 2021). DuitNow QR is the national QR code standard used in Malaysia…. Read More