Tagged: us

April 12, 2023 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Geo Quarterly FinTech US Report – 2023. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, “provides insights into the US FinTech space.” The US is “home to more than 30,000 FinTech startups, making it the largest… Read More

April 11, 2023 @ 8:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime is pleased to announce that Nick Fairbairn has joined the company as VP of Product Marketing. Nick reportedly “brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the former CMO of Gabi andr Sr. Director of Acquisition then later VP of Brand… Read More

April 11, 2023 @ 7:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hyperscience, the most “accurate” Intelligent Document Processing Platform, recently announced that it is “on track to surpass one billion processed documents for the U.S. Government in 2023.” This milestone demonstrates Hyperscience’s ability “to unlock valuable data with unrivaled accuracy for Federal clients, including The Social… Read More

April 11, 2023 @ 2:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kin, the direct-to-consumer home insurance company built for every new normal, has announced its expansion into Mississippi. Kin is now able to “provide Magnolia State residents with an easy, affordable, and personalized insurance experience.” Mississippi is “located in the heart of Dixie Alley, an area… Read More

April 11, 2023 @ 11:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aaron Lint, Security Lead at Anchorage Digital, as well as Prasanna Gautam, Technical Lead, Protocols, among other members of the firm’s professional team have shared key updates. Anchorage Digital notes in a blog post that as a fast-scaling company, their technical staff is core to… Read More

April 11, 2023 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive “were up +4.7% year-over-year (YOY) in March.” Mastercard SpendingPulse reportedly “reflects nominal spending and is not adjusted for inflation.” At a national level, while… Read More

April 10, 2023 @ 11:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Vechain’s mission is building robust foundational blockchain infrastructure and driving Web3 adoption throughout the global economy. According to a blog post, achieving this “demands a resilient network with reliable accessibility for developers and enterprises building decentralized solutions.” The team says it is pleased to share… Read More

April 10, 2023 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NYMBUS, a provider of banking technology solutions, announced Vantage West Credit Union has chosen its Launch product “to deliver a niche financial brand that is primed to reach new Member segments and grow revenue that it can reinvest back into the communities they serve.” Arizona-based… Read More

April 10, 2023 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Apptile, an SaaS startup specializing in no-code mobile app development, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding. The funds will be used “to launch Apptile’s innovative platform, allowing Shopify businesses to create customized, high-performance mobile apps without the need for coding or design experience.” The… Read More

April 10, 2023 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Paysend, the card-to-card pioneer and international payments platform, is solidifying its money transfer services to Latin America by “enabling U.S. customers to send money to Latin America quickly, securely and for a low fee through transfers to bank accounts.” Since launching transfers to bank accounts… Read More

April 9, 2023 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi (NYSE: C) has announced the launch of a new sustainable time deposit solution designed to assist U.S. institutional clients when investing excess cash while supporting their sustainability goals. Citi’s new Sustainable Time Deposit (TD) will “deliver competitive yields and supports projects identified under Citi’s… Read More

April 8, 2023 @ 4:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ID.me, the secure digital identity network, announced that more than 100 million Americans have signed up for an ID.me Digital Wallet to speed access to services and benefits. ID.me’s Wallet implements “a verify-once-anywhere, get-frictionless-access-everywhere approach to login and identity.” This milestone “represents significant progress toward… Read More

April 8, 2023 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Confluence Technologies, Inc., a global technology solutions provider helping the investment management industry solve analytics, compliance and regulatory needs,  announces the completion of Old Mutual Multi-Managers’ conversion “to its cloud-based Revolution Performance solution, gaining greater operational efficiency and ease of use in performance and attribution… Read More

April 8, 2023 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network recently revealed that it would be going ahead with its planned Chapter 11 restructuring process with a disclosure statement including pertinent information for its claim holders. Last week, we filed our Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (“the Plan”) with the… Read More

April 8, 2023 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Goodwill of Colorado, an organization dedicated to creating community impact through programs for individuals with disabilities, education, training and career placement, has partnered with DailyPay–the provider of on-demand pay. As part of the organization’s mission “to empower individuals, and to provide a fulfilling employee experience,… Read More

April 7, 2023 @ 4:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

With nearly 50 percent of U.S. workers reporting financial stress, FinFit and Salary Finance U.S. announce their merger, to better support the financial needs of working Americans. Both companies have been “part of the rapidly growing market of financial wellness employee benefits offered through the… Read More

April 5, 2023 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The second largest neobank in the European Union is reportedly launching in all 50 US states. bunq, a neobank in the EU, has filed an application for a US banking license with the FDIC in the state of New York. By applying for a bank… Read More

April 5, 2023 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Charlie Javice, the founder of the defunct student loan assistance company previously known as Frank, “with fraud in connection with the $175 million sale of the company to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMC) in 2021.” The SEC’s… Read More

April 4, 2023 @ 10:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Federal Reserve has reportedly selected AutoRek, a global end-to-end financial data control platform, to feature in its FedNow Service Provider Showcase, which connects financial institutions with providers offering real-time payment solutions. Launching in July this year, the FedNow Service – an instant payments… Read More

April 4, 2023 @ 6:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybereason, the XDR company, announced a $100 million investment led by SoftBank Corp. to support the company’s global growth and advance its innovation in XDR, EDR, and EPP solutions. In addition, Cybereason announced that Eric Gan will “serve as the company’s new CEO, subject to… Read More