Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Obligate, a Swiss capital markets platform operating on blockchain technology, has facilitated the issuance of a USDC-denominated bond by the USD TradeFlow Fund. This development was executed on the Polygon blockchain.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 31, 2018

Since 2012, the top 10 US banks by total assets have participated in 81 deals to fintech startups, totaling nearly $4.1B In the last year, banks have homed in on the consumer, backing robo-advisors and companies offering easy-to-use money management apps. . Fintech: 2017 Year-in-Review & 2018 Trends. Track the Fintech 250.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 16, 2024

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In FinTech and FI collaborations , borders fall to bits and bytes. On FinTech collaboration writ large, Singapore and Dubai are working together to encourage strides in digital payments and commerce done by mobile means. The goal is to deliver financial services through emerging technology, said the entities. APIs: Making Inroads.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In the continued drive for collaboration between the FI and FinTech, between governments and financial services providers, efforts this past week focused on the Middle East and support for new initiatives. Other firms include eMoney Advisor, a financial planning firm, and FileThis, which retrieves and organizes bills and others.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 23, 2024

Lithuania, the EU’s largest fintech hub by the number of licences issued, enjoyed another year of steady progress despite the continuing global economic downturn. The number of fintechs operating in Lithuania surpassed 270 for the first time, continuing a steady upward trend.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Goldman Sachs plans to launch robo-advisor. The post Client Note: Goldman’s Robo-Advisor, A New Blockchain Unicorn, Intel Announces A Quantum Computer Chip, And More appeared first on CB Insights Research. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, log in here.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 15, 2024

The Dubai FinTech Summit has hailed its second edition, which concluded last week, as a success, having attracted over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries. Essa Kazim , governor of DIFC , commented: “The Dubai FinTech Summit is not just a gathering, it is a platform for transformative discussions and collective action.

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CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

While the prices of cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets have fallen from their 2017 peaks, equity investment into blockchain startups is on pace to hit all-time highs in 2018. THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECH. See how venture firms, corporates, regulators, and builders are shaping the future of blockchain technology. in February.

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Fintech News

JUNE 17, 2024

AI-powered chatbots and robo-advisors are becoming increasingly popular among Asia’s wealthy, offering 24/7 access to personalised investment advice and portfolio management services. Blockchain technology is also making inroads in Asia’s wealth management industry, enabling faster, more secure, and transparent transactions.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

With a strong penetration of smartphones and mobile commerce, Spain is quickly gaining visibility in the FinTech world, and its capital city is leading the charge. Considered a “dark horse” in FinTech, Madrid is making strides to improve conditions for startups to flourish and boosting record venture rounds for its homegrown companies.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 8 August 2024. Ellis previously served as CFO at Flywire , a global payment solutions provider, as well as CFO and advisor to BillGO , a bill pay platform and network.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In 2018, companies from 31 countries and 19 categories — spanning payments, digital banking, insurance, and more — made it onto the CB Insights 2018 Fintech 250 list. Below, we dive into where the Fintech 250 Class of 2018 startups are now. Our call for submissions is now open for the third annual CB Insights Fintech 250 list.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Tuesday 16 November 2024 bringing you the latest updates from across the world. Smarter Contracts , the builders of the blockchain-based permissions management protocol Pulse, has welcomed James Bowater , founder and chief executive of The Digital Insider , as a strategic advisor.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Tuesday 13 February 2024 brings you the latest updates from the global fintech industry. London-based Tint Financial Services, the London-based cross-border fintech for SMEs and their supply chains, has named Jodi Cartwright as chief commercial officer. Unicoin Inc. ,

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 30 August 2024. Zero, the B Corp Certified fintech, is gearing up for its launch later this year, targeting climate-conscious 21-34 year olds in the UK. Daffron becomes a strategic advisor to the Group.

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

In the midst of today’s retail revolution, blockchain technology is being pushed up to the surface. E-Commerce’s increasing popularity over the last decade is likely the driver of blockchain technology implementation. One of the seemingly largest barriers for banks with blockchain technology are federal-level regulations.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Denis Pitcher, chief FinTech advisor to the Premier of Bermuda, told CoinDesk on Sunday (Feb. SBI is considered among the most active companies in crypto and blockchain. 2) that he is planning to introduce a platform that will let the island’s residents pay for government services using digital currency.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 30, 2024

Welcome to The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Tuesday 30 April 2024, bringing you the latest updates from across the world. Most recently, Bronwyn served as CISO at fintech Mambu and led security transformation and AI enablement initiatives for TSB Bank. Banking Circle Group has welcomed Johan Bergqvist as the new group CFO.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 11, 2024

Dubai’s fintech sector is enjoying rapid growth with investments soaring to $2.3billion and projected to grow to $949billion by 2030. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is also bustling with 902 fintech companies – a 31 per cent increase from the previous year.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 30, 2024

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. Even our customer support will morph into augmented advisors, enabling the easy and automated utility switching to more suited providers.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2016

Bloomberg reports that the biggest bank in Spain is, in effect, doubling down on its investments in FinTech. The latest salvo in the Santander FinTech advance came in the form of an investment in Digital Asset Holdings, a blockchain technology firm.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2019

27), far-flung verticals such as healthcare and seafood supply chains – and even FinTech – can be united under a key principle: Trust. Making Waves With Blockchain. This time around, Turner explained that Mastercard has built a proprietary blockchain off of their networks that ties into infrastructure that is already in place.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2019

27), far-flung verticals such as healthcare and seafood supply chains – and even FinTech – can be united under a key principle: Trust. Making Waves With Blockchain. This time around, Turner explained that Mastercard has built a proprietary blockchain off of their networks that ties into infrastructure that is already in place.

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Finovate

AUGUST 23, 2024

This week’s edition of Finovate Global features an in-depth interview with Nacho Díaz de Argandoña, Chief Product Officer with Spain-based fintech, GPTAdvisor. GPTadvisor offers a Gen AI platform that is specifically built to boost the productivity of financial advisors and wealth managers, as well as enhance client engagement.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

New York, NY, September 3rd, 2024, Chainwire Forgd , a token advisory and optimization platform, announced the launch of its free-to-use web platform, which provides blockchain projects unrestricted access to tools for tokenomics design, liquidity monitoring, cap table management, and financial planning.

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Payment Savvy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This junction of finance and technology is often called “fintech.” ” But what is fintech? The following post will define fintech, discuss the types of companies involved, and comment on how this new industry fundamentally changes the face of banking, investment, and doing business. What Does Fintech Mean?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

In this context, the Dutch Authority of Financial Markets has turned to embracing FinTech players in the market to support SMBs, with the regulator’s latest approval going to Finturi. “I don’t know, but I have the impression we were one of the first companies using blockchain they approved,” he said.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It also anticipated the need for enhanced digital tool adoption for wealth advisors, and Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2023 showed 55 percent of HNWIs reported that their experience in digital channels is a critical factor for selecting a wealth management firm. Institutions like J.P.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

MediXserve is working with the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines in an effort to make the first blockchain research and education lab in the country, Cryptovest reported. It will also involve various verticals, from FinTech to healthcare and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Finovate

APRIL 5, 2024

This week Finovate Global looks at recent fintech news from Africa’s most populous nation: Nigeria. Nigerian blockchain network Zone secures investment Last week in Finovate Global we noted the news that Nigerian blockchain network Zone had raised $8.5 million in seed funding. Thepeeer had secured $2.1

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

We’re thrilled to join forces with Alliance,” said Mr. Brown Whale, Valhalla’s lead and core advisor. Their innovative approach to Web3 gaming and blockchain technology offers a new frontier for gamers and fans alike,” said Jonathan “Loda” Berg, CEO and co-founder of Alliance. “We

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Miami, Florida, September 4th, 2024, Chainwire Floki is thrilled to announce a new partnership with OG Esports, aligning with Valhalla, an innovative play-to-earn metaverse game built on blockchain technology, designed to offer players a unique and rewarding gaming experience. OG Esports: Website Socials: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 11, 2017

With AI already embedded into these industries, it’s easy to find examples of how the technology is shaping fintech. Below are eight areas of fintech into which AI has made inroads. Fintech example : AI can be used to augment portfolio management and rebalancing decisions typically made by a human. Robo advisory.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2017

B2B FinTech saw one of its most stellar funding weeks in a while, led, of course, by the high-profile Bill.com investment. The company uses API technology to facilitate corporate payments to suppliers and employees across the globe, and deploys blockchain (fueled by Ripple) for liquidity and treasury management capabilities.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

However, firms that choose this path often go it alone, navigating cryptocurrency volatility and regulatory uncertainty without access to advisors and other support. That volatility is an important consideration, given that most of a blockchain or crypto startup’s expenses will be in fiat currency, Siemer said.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The total included mega-rounds of $30+ million to three lending plays: FundBox ($50 mil), CommonBond ($35 mil), Orchard Platform ($30 million) and one financial-institution-supported blockchain startup: Chain ($35 mil). The $208 million this week brings total 2015 YTD fintech fundings to $12.4 Enterprise blockchain technology.

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