Tagged: united states

March 13, 2021 @ 4:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

California-based Fintech firm Wealthfront has explained how we can choose between taxable and “tax-advantaged” investment accounts. Wealthfront notes that if you’re ready to begin investing, then you need to figure out what type of account you should be opening and maintaining. You can open up… Read More

March 13, 2021 @ 4:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ali Ahsan writes in a blog post published by global Fintech firm Circle that the Internet started off in 1969 as a government initiative known as ARPANET. As explained by Ahsan, ARPANET was established to allow researchers to share important information with each other. He… Read More

March 12, 2021 @ 10:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Coffee Shift,  a U.S.-based coffee startup, is now seeking funds through its equity crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder. The company, which is operating as a direct-to-consumer online coffee subscription service, has integrated blockchain technology to bypass the “coffee value chain middlemen” and pays growers directly… Read More

March 12, 2021 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite a few weeks’ break from their regulatory assessments, the BitOoda team says it has been regularly monitoring the crypto industry and engaging in the ongoing advancement of the US regulatory landscape. BitOoda notes that the recent developments they’ve followed are: New York Attorney General… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 10:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer announced on Thursday its service is now available in the state of Connecticut. bitFlyer reported that its subsidiary, bitFlyer USA, will provider Connecticut residents with buying and selling services for digital assets, which includes Bitcoin and Ethereum, without high priced fees. bitFlyer also… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 9:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FalconX, a U.S.-based digital asset trading platform, has reportedly secured a $50 million investment from Tiger Global and B Capital Group. The investment notably comes just a few months after secured funding from American Express Ventures. According to FalconX, American Express Ventures joined existing investors… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 8:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US-based Fintech company Taulia, a tech partner of supply chain finance firm Greensill, revealed on Wednesday (March 10, 2021) that it had acquired over $6 billion in funding from a financing consortium that was led by JPMorgan. The consortium reportedly includes European lenders UniCredit, UBS… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 2:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  New York Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced on Thursday the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved the application of Bakkt Marketplace, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bakkt Holdings, LLC, for virtual currency and money transmitter licenses. According to… Read More

March 11, 2021 @ 8:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  U.S. tech platform CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE: CURO) announced on Thursday it has completed the acquisition of Flexiti Financial. Inc., a Canadian point-of-sale (POS) / buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider. According to Curo, the transaction included cash at closing of $86 million and contingent consideration… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 7:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Immigrants who might not have an established credit history may be able to take advantage of advancements in Fintech that provide tools to help these people become homeowners and gain employment as well, according to industry professionals. As first report by CQ Roll Call, new… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 6:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski has decided to enter the blockchain-based digital collectible space by introducing his own non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The National Football League athlete has teamed up with NFT marketplace provider OpenSea to launch five different digital trading cards that feature memorable Super… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 2:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Corvus Insurance, a U.S.-based insurtech startup, announced on Wednesday it raised $100 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Insight Parters with participation from previous institutional investors. Corvus reported that as part of the transaction, Insight Partners’ Managing Director Deven… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 10:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Menufy, a commission-free, online ordering system for independently owned restaurants and small chains in the U.S., announced on Tuesday it has integrated with Square to help businesses increase their digital ordering volume. Through the integration, restaurateurs that use a Square for Restaurants point-of-sale (POS)… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Soros Fund Management, New York Life, and Morgan Stanley have decided to team up with Stone Ridge Holdings, Massmutual, FS Investments, and Bessemer Venture Partners in order to make investments in a Bitcoin or BTC-focused investment firm, called NYDIG. The group will be working on… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 8:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Paymynt Financial Group, a U.S.-based fintech, announced on Wednesday the launch of its MYNT PayCard, which is a multicurrency hardware wallet. The company reported that MYNT Card is a reloadable smart card that allows users to store and spend multiple currencies. Michael Rosa, CEO… Read More

March 10, 2021 @ 7:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) will reportedly be closing down its Chase Pay method of making payments for apps and websites effective March 31, 2021. Chase bank’s full list of retailers accepting the payment method, which includes Shell, Starbucks, and Walmart customers will be affected by the suspension… Read More

March 9, 2021 @ 10:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub (NYSE:LC) notes that if you’ve been struggling to make ends meet, then you are definitely not alone. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 30 million US residents are still facing unemployment, which has compounded existing struggles for workers who may have been living paycheck-to-paycheck… Read More

March 9, 2021 @ 1:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

M1 Finance, a U.S.-based automated money management platform, announced on Tuesday it secured $75 million through its Series D funding round, which was led by Coatue. The latest investment round comes less than six months after M1 Finance raised $45 million through its Series C… Read More

March 9, 2021 @ 9:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Sontiq, a U.S.-based intelligent identity security (IIS) provider, announced on Tuesday it has acquired data breach intelligence fintech Breach Clarity. Sontiq reported that through the acquisition, its products, IdentityForce, Cyberscout, and EZShield, will now have the proprietary capability, BreachIQ. “BreachIQ analyzes more than 1,300… Read More

March 8, 2021 @ 6:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rollercoaster ride that is Bitcoin’s (BTC) and the wider crypto market’s latest rally has some wondering if we’re nearing a market top. However, Kraken analysts are not convinced that we’ve reached the top just yet. Kraken Intelligence, the US-based digital asset exchange’s team of… Read More