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Modulr taps General Atlantic for Series C as competition in embedded finance heats up and fintech funding dries up
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Revolut continues trend of older users adopting fintech
Silver swipers continues to flock to fintech providers, with Revolut being the latest industry stakeholder to enjoy a surge…
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“Google for law” startup LawAdvisor scores $5m investment
Google Maps founder among angel investors backing LawAdvisor's seed round
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Bitstamp CEO is out after short term in charge
Bitstamp has a new CEO, barely 18 months after Julian Sawyer took on the role
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Fintech experts unsurprised that Klarna will report users to credit scoring agencies
Klarna won't be the only buy-now-pay-later business reporting your shopping to credit agencies, experts say
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CTO Talk: Q&A with Adam Clarke of Fnality
The Fnality CTO reveals why blockchain is not just about bitcoin and NFTs, but so much more
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How bad is bitcoin really for the environment?
Bitcoin uses as much electricity as Thailand, but does that really mean it's bad for the environment?
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What role can private investors play in the US’ aviation rebound?
The aviation sector was among the hardest hit globally by the spread of Covid-19, and the US was no…
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SEON nets $94m Series B on the back of rising fraud threats
Fraud prevention startup SEON has bagged a new funding round, but don't expect it to be the last regtech…
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Meta’s at it again: Zuck Bucks is the successor to Diem no one asked for
Despite Diem's implosion earlier this year, Meta is rumoured to be launching new payment tokens called Zuck Bucks
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“Hype is not enough”: Fintech community weighs in on Fast collapse
Fintech leaders remain unconvinced as Fast CEO claims collapsed startup was a trailblazer.
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The competition will pay for this later: Klarna completes PriceRunner deal
Klarna muscles in on Google and Amazon's territory with completion of PriceRunner acquisition.
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Brite CEO: “Tech definitely has a diversity issue”
Lena Hackelöer is the only female member of the Klarna Mafia and believes that's a huge problem
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Revolut can breathe out: FCA extends cryptocurrency extension deadline
The FCA has given 12 cryptocurrency companies a stay of execution, despite registration deadline passing on March 31
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CTO Talk: Q&A with Ryan Carr of Enveil
The Enveil CTO thinks big data is exciting and blockchain is overrated.
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Why Rockaway Blockchain Fund’s crypto exchanges still welcome Russian customers
Rockaway Blockchain Fund won't ban all Russians from using portfolio cryptocurrency exchanges' services, despite the risk of Kremlin gremlins…
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FUEL bags €1.5m in funding as NFT bubble threatens to pop
Despite signs that the NFT bubble is about to bust, FUEL just bagged €1.5m to keep minting digital tokens
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CTO Talk: Q&A with Daniella Lorenzo of Toqio
The Toqio CTO reveals what people get wrong about embedded finance, her penchant for scaring people and why she…
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Covid-19 created a cybersecurity boom: The Ukraine crisis will see it grow
First it was Covid-19 and remote working, now the war in Ukraine is driving the cybersecurity boom.
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Does it matter that Visa and Mastercard have pulled out of Russia?
Visa and Mastercard have joined the wave of companies pulling out of Russia in support of the people in…
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in3 bags $11.1m Series A to provide BNPL with a difference: “We don’t want to put people in debt”
The buy-now-pay-later sector is getting crowded, but Dutch in3 believes it can compete thanks to its social responsibility-focused product.
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How Covid-19 created a massive fintech boom
Despite fears at the start of the pandemic, Covid-19 has proven to be a boon for fintech companies looking…
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The prospect of multiple rounds of Ukraine-related sanctions will dismay offshore banks
As the situation in Ukraine deteriorates, governments around the world have begun wheeling out sanctions. With the sanctions announced…
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“Bitcoin is the biggest problem for blockchain” – Rockaway Blockchain Fund chief
Rockaway's managing partner believes bitcoin is holding back blockchain adoption, but not because ransomware gangs love it.
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FinCEN warns cryptocurrencies could circumvent sanctions: Experts say it’s unlikely
FinCEN has warned that Russian individuals and entities may use cryptocurrencies to dodge sanctions, but experts believe that's unlikely.
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How the crisis in Russia and Ukraine will affect markets in China and Asia
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine with Russia is destined to impact markets outside their own, including China and Asia…
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Filings buzz in private banking: 36% decrease in internet of things mentions in Q3 of 2021
Mentions of the internet of things within the filings of companies in the private banking industry fell 36% between…
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You heard it here first: Shares bags $40m in Series A round
Confirming Verdict's scoop from last week, shares-trading app Shares has secured $40m in a new funding round
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Ukraine conflict: Anonymous declares cyberwar on Russia
Anonymous joining the worsening cyber conflict in Ukraine raises the risk of businesses being caught in the digital crossfire.
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How will the turmoil in Ukraine affect its private banking and markets?
As Russian forces encroach on Ukraine, and its capital Kyiv, many are in the dark about what will happen…
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Private Banking & Wealth Management Switzerland open for registrations!
Private Banking & Wealth Management Switzerland is open for registrations and it is set to be the biggest conference…
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My Shares share-trading app won’t cause another meme stock frenzy, insists CEO
Shares combines Robinhood's trading with Reddit's social interactions. What could possibly go wrong?
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Scalapay inks $497m Series B in beleaguered BNPL market
Scalapay plans to go big amidst regulatory crackdowns and plummeting BNPL stocks, but recruitment issues could hold it back.
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We’re in the “death rattles” of cryptocurrencies, and the Ukraine crisis can’t save it
The Ukraine conflict will test bitcoin's standing as a safe haven asset, but analysts warn cryptocurrency wonks will be…
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Turf war brewing? CFTC and SEC both want to be top cryptocurrency watchdog
The CFTC has proposed that it should play a central role in regulating cryptocurrencies amidst turf war rumours
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Start as you mean to go on: why onboarding adds to the bottom line
The wealth management industry is one of the most competitive around; everyone is fighting for new customers and looking…
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Bitstamp CEO and Starling old COO: “Cryptocurrencies are the new neobanks”
Bitstamp CEO on why cryptocurrencies are the new neobanks, how Starling was like after Tom Blomfield was fired and…
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The 10 big fintech funding rounds in January you need to note
January was a strange month for fintech deals. As with other tech stocks, the financial sector has taken a…
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Britcoin is “the worst of two worlds”: Gets thumbs down from UK lawmakers
Lawmakers have warned that Rishi Sunak’s proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC), commonly referred to as Britcoin, could be…
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Get the data, from Monzo to Razorpay: The 10 biggest fintech deals of December
The fintech industry ended 2021 on a high note, with players in the ecosystem securing billions of dollars in…
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Ally Invest introduces wealth management advisory service
Ally Invest, the online brokerage and wealth management arm of Ally Financial, has launched a wealth management advisory service.…
Julius Baer cuts Moscow ties; outlines Russia exposure
Understand the impact of the Ukraine conflict from a cross-sector perspective with the Global Data Executive Briefing: Ukraine Conflict Julius…
Mirabaud joins forces with Temenos to accelerate digital push
Swiss private bank Mirabaud has forged an alliance with cloud banking platform Temenos to digitally transform its wealth management…
Clime Investment Management to take over Melbourne-based wealth firm
Australia’s Clime Investment Management has signed a deal to buy Melbourne-headquartered MTIS Wealth Management for approximately $5m (A$7m). The…
Mariner Wealth expands US footprint with Emerson Wealth deal
Mariner Wealth Advisors, a wealth advisory firm based in Kansas, has acquired Michigan-based Emerson Wealth for an undisclosed sum.…
Citi promotes Korea-based banker as COO for Global Wealth
Citi has promoted Valentin Valderrabano, the consumer business manager for Citibank Korea, as the new chief operating officer (COO)…
India’s BP Wealth launches subscription-based retail brokerage app
Indian wealth management firm BP Wealth has launched a subscription-based retail brokerage app called Stoxbox. The move marks BP…
Singaporean robo-adviser Syfe expands into Hong Kong
Singapore-headquartered digital investment platform Syfe has expanded its footprint to Hong Kong as part of its wider Asia expansion…