Hidden in Plain Sight: Tim Heath on how the New Digital Economy Goes Mainstream
Simplifying cryptocurrency and blockchain will drive broader adoption and help investors tap into its transformative potential.
Kraken, Tether-Backed Dutch Firm Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Euro, U.S. Dollar Stablecoins
Quantoz aims to capture the European stablecoin market with regulatory-compliant tokens pegged to the euro and U.S. dollar.
In other news this week: Amsterdam's Finst secures funding and acquires Anycoin Direct, SeQura secures 410M funding, Mollie enters Italy, and more - Silicon Canals
Significant financial activities and acquisitions in the fintech and crypto sectors often go unnoticed, yet they play a crucial role in expanding capabilities and market presence.
With Neverless, former Revolut execs want to make meme coins easy to buy | TechCrunch
Neverless simplifies the trading of meme coins and small-cap tokens, enhancing accessibility to cryptocurrency for average users.
Robinhood, already a 'comeback' stock, has even more aggressive plans for 2025 | TechCrunch
Robinhood is experiencing a significant turnaround, recently named 'comeback stock of the year' after overcoming challenges post-2021 IPO.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Tim Heath on how the New Digital Economy Goes Mainstream
Simplifying cryptocurrency and blockchain will drive broader adoption and help investors tap into its transformative potential.
Kraken, Tether-Backed Dutch Firm Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Euro, U.S. Dollar Stablecoins
Quantoz aims to capture the European stablecoin market with regulatory-compliant tokens pegged to the euro and U.S. dollar.
In other news this week: Amsterdam's Finst secures funding and acquires Anycoin Direct, SeQura secures 410M funding, Mollie enters Italy, and more - Silicon Canals
Significant financial activities and acquisitions in the fintech and crypto sectors often go unnoticed, yet they play a crucial role in expanding capabilities and market presence.
With Neverless, former Revolut execs want to make meme coins easy to buy | TechCrunch
Neverless simplifies the trading of meme coins and small-cap tokens, enhancing accessibility to cryptocurrency for average users.
Robinhood, already a 'comeback' stock, has even more aggressive plans for 2025 | TechCrunch
Robinhood is experiencing a significant turnaround, recently named 'comeback stock of the year' after overcoming challenges post-2021 IPO.
This fintech processed $1B in payments through word-of-mouth | TechCrunch
Juicyway demonstrates stablecoin's potential in transforming cross-border payments for African businesses.
Africa's financial mosaic: An advantage in the digital age
Africa's diversity in its financial ecosystem presents a unique strength that fosters innovation and creativity in the digital age.
Financial inclusion drives African fintech M-KOPA to $400M in ARR | TechCrunch
M-KOPA is leveraging its large sales team and innovative financing to expand successfully across sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to surpass $400 million in annual revenue.
Africa's newest fintech unicorns are winning by keeping their feet on the ground | TechCrunch
Disruptive fintech models in Africa lead to increased banking access and investor confidence, with TymeBank and Moniepoint becoming unicorns.
This stealthy African stablecoin startup already processed over $1B in cross-border payments | TechCrunch
Juicyway leverages stablecoin technology for efficient cross-border payments, successfully operating in stealth mode for three years before public launch.
This fintech processed $1B in payments through word-of-mouth | TechCrunch
Juicyway demonstrates stablecoin's potential in transforming cross-border payments for African businesses.
Africa's financial mosaic: An advantage in the digital age
Africa's diversity in its financial ecosystem presents a unique strength that fosters innovation and creativity in the digital age.
Financial inclusion drives African fintech M-KOPA to $400M in ARR | TechCrunch
M-KOPA is leveraging its large sales team and innovative financing to expand successfully across sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to surpass $400 million in annual revenue.
Africa's newest fintech unicorns are winning by keeping their feet on the ground | TechCrunch
Disruptive fintech models in Africa lead to increased banking access and investor confidence, with TymeBank and Moniepoint becoming unicorns.
This stealthy African stablecoin startup already processed over $1B in cross-border payments | TechCrunch
Juicyway leverages stablecoin technology for efficient cross-border payments, successfully operating in stealth mode for three years before public launch.
MobiKwik's IPO will value it at $250M, 73% less than its last private valuation | TechCrunch
MobiKwik has cut its IPO size multiple times, now valuing itself significantly lower than past valuations due to increased competition.
The fintech plans to leverage IPO proceeds for growth and AI investments.
Releasing the Handbrake: How Regulation Holds Back Fintech and AI in Europe
Fintech and AI are set to transform Europe's financial landscape, but regulation is hindering their full potential. Innovation is needed to unlock this convergence.
The Quarterly Review: Public's Leif Abraham on three new products, simplification, and AI-washing - Tearsheet
Gen AI is reshaping investment management to empower self-directed investors, combining guidance and autonomous strategies.
Gatis Eglitis and EXANTE: Pioneering Global Innovation in Finance and Fintech
Gatis Eglitis is a highly accomplished leader in fintech, known for founding EXANTE and specializing in financial services and algorithmic trading.
German fintech unicorn N26 just had its first profitable quarter | TechCrunch
N26 has achieved its first quarterly profit, signaling a shift in the fintech landscape towards profitability and sustainable growth.
MobiKwik's IPO will value it at $250M, 73% less than its last private valuation | TechCrunch
MobiKwik has cut its IPO size multiple times, now valuing itself significantly lower than past valuations due to increased competition.
The fintech plans to leverage IPO proceeds for growth and AI investments.
Releasing the Handbrake: How Regulation Holds Back Fintech and AI in Europe
Fintech and AI are set to transform Europe's financial landscape, but regulation is hindering their full potential. Innovation is needed to unlock this convergence.
The Quarterly Review: Public's Leif Abraham on three new products, simplification, and AI-washing - Tearsheet
Gen AI is reshaping investment management to empower self-directed investors, combining guidance and autonomous strategies.
Gatis Eglitis and EXANTE: Pioneering Global Innovation in Finance and Fintech
Gatis Eglitis is a highly accomplished leader in fintech, known for founding EXANTE and specializing in financial services and algorithmic trading.
German fintech unicorn N26 just had its first profitable quarter | TechCrunch
N26 has achieved its first quarterly profit, signaling a shift in the fintech landscape towards profitability and sustainable growth.
PayToMe.co Rises to #2 in Hatcher+ Global Top 100 Startups for November 2024
PayToMe.co is recognized as the #2 startup globally for its innovative impact on financial services.
Mastercard-backed startup On Me wants to disrupt the $200 billion gift card duopoly
On Me aims to revolutionize the gift card industry with customizable digital cards, integrating seamlessly into mobile payment systems.
Sends and CEO Alona Shevtsova to co-host the London FinTech Networking Meetup - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The London FinTech Networking Meetup fosters connections among C-level FinTech executives in a collaborative environment, prioritizing networking over presentations.
Fintech development companies: shaping the future of finance technologies
Fintech development companies are essential for transforming financial services through innovative technology solutions and redefining customer interactions with money.
Fintech insights: voices of industry leaders
The Fintech sector faces unprecedented growth, coupled with significant regulatory compliance challenges that impact innovation and scalability.
Sends and CEO Alona Shevtsova to Co-Host the London FinTech Networking Meetup
The London FinTech Networking Meetup fosters collaboration and innovation among C-level FinTech professionals in an exclusive networking environment.
PayToMe.co Rises to #2 in Hatcher+ Global Top 100 Startups for November 2024
PayToMe.co is recognized as the #2 startup globally for its innovative impact on financial services.
Mastercard-backed startup On Me wants to disrupt the $200 billion gift card duopoly
On Me aims to revolutionize the gift card industry with customizable digital cards, integrating seamlessly into mobile payment systems.
Sends and CEO Alona Shevtsova to co-host the London FinTech Networking Meetup - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The London FinTech Networking Meetup fosters connections among C-level FinTech executives in a collaborative environment, prioritizing networking over presentations.
Fintech development companies: shaping the future of finance technologies
Fintech development companies are essential for transforming financial services through innovative technology solutions and redefining customer interactions with money.
Fintech insights: voices of industry leaders
The Fintech sector faces unprecedented growth, coupled with significant regulatory compliance challenges that impact innovation and scalability.
Sends and CEO Alona Shevtsova to Co-Host the London FinTech Networking Meetup
The London FinTech Networking Meetup fosters collaboration and innovation among C-level FinTech professionals in an exclusive networking environment.
$25 billion valuation Chime takes another step towards an IPO | TechCrunch
Chime is preparing for an IPO, aiming for 2025, following the momentum of successful fintech public offerings.
KPay, a financial management platform for SMEs, raises $55M Series A | TechCrunch
KPay addresses inefficiencies in traditional financial solutions for merchants by offering a unified financial management platform designed for modern business needs.
Revolut's earliest crowdfunders set to pocket life-changing returns
Early investors in Revolut have seen their shares increase 404-fold since 2016, highlighting the potential high rewards of investing in successful startups.
Splitero secures $350M in funding from Blue Owl Capital
Splitero partners with Blue Owl Capital to enhance access to home equity investments, aiding homeowners amid rising consumer debt.
PayPal (PYPL) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030
PayPal remains a critical player in a rapidly growing fintech market despite facing significant challenges.
The company's future growth potential is well-supported by industry forecasts suggesting continued strong demand for fintech services.
Upvest Secures 83M to Drive UK Expansion, Plans to Add 50 London-Based Staff
Upvest aims to expand its presence in the UK market by hiring 50 staff after securing 100M in Series C funding.
$25 billion valuation Chime takes another step towards an IPO | TechCrunch
Chime is preparing for an IPO, aiming for 2025, following the momentum of successful fintech public offerings.
KPay, a financial management platform for SMEs, raises $55M Series A | TechCrunch
KPay addresses inefficiencies in traditional financial solutions for merchants by offering a unified financial management platform designed for modern business needs.
Revolut's earliest crowdfunders set to pocket life-changing returns
Early investors in Revolut have seen their shares increase 404-fold since 2016, highlighting the potential high rewards of investing in successful startups.
Splitero secures $350M in funding from Blue Owl Capital
Splitero partners with Blue Owl Capital to enhance access to home equity investments, aiding homeowners amid rising consumer debt.
PayPal (PYPL) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030
PayPal remains a critical player in a rapidly growing fintech market despite facing significant challenges.
The company's future growth potential is well-supported by industry forecasts suggesting continued strong demand for fintech services.
Upvest Secures 83M to Drive UK Expansion, Plans to Add 50 London-Based Staff
Upvest aims to expand its presence in the UK market by hiring 50 staff after securing 100M in Series C funding.
Tando Was All The Rage At This Year's Africa Bitcoin Conference
Tando simplifies Bitcoin payments for users, allowing transactions at M-PESA accepting merchants without KYC, enhancing everyday crypto use in Kenya.
While some account-to-account payments players falter, Volume raises fresh cash | TechCrunch
Volume aims to revolutionize online payments by dramatically reducing fees and enhancing user experience with their one-click A2A payment solution.
UK's Volume bags 5.7M funding - Silicon Canals
Volume secures $6M funding to scale A2A payment solutions, aiming to eliminate payment fees and enhance transparency for businesses and consumers.
"We are not just going to take on business for the sake of taking on business": Fifth Third's Dan Dall'Asta on how Newline structures BaaS partnerships - Tearsheet
Fifth Third Bancorp's acquisition of Rize Money enhances its embedded payments offering through the Newline platform, driving growth and innovation in financial services.
Tando Was All The Rage At This Year's Africa Bitcoin Conference
Tando simplifies Bitcoin payments for users, allowing transactions at M-PESA accepting merchants without KYC, enhancing everyday crypto use in Kenya.
While some account-to-account payments players falter, Volume raises fresh cash | TechCrunch
Volume aims to revolutionize online payments by dramatically reducing fees and enhancing user experience with their one-click A2A payment solution.
UK's Volume bags 5.7M funding - Silicon Canals
Volume secures $6M funding to scale A2A payment solutions, aiming to eliminate payment fees and enhance transparency for businesses and consumers.
"We are not just going to take on business for the sake of taking on business": Fifth Third's Dan Dall'Asta on how Newline structures BaaS partnerships - Tearsheet
Fifth Third Bancorp's acquisition of Rize Money enhances its embedded payments offering through the Newline platform, driving growth and innovation in financial services.
From tick data to trade execution: Inside Avenix Fzco's FXSentry trading bot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Avenix Fzco has launched FXSentry, a sophisticated automated trading system for MetaTrader 4 that enhances market analysis and risk management.
Market surveillance meets risk control: Inside Avenix Fzco's ForexRova trading bot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
ForexRova offers a sophisticated forex trading automation solution from Dubai, focusing on gold/dollar pair trading with advanced analysis for improved market engagement.
Forexigo arrives: A technical overview of Avenix Fzco's trading system - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Forexigo revolutionizes automated trading for Gold and GBPUSD with advanced market analysis and automated risk management.
From tick data to trade execution: Inside Avenix Fzco's FXSentry trading bot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Avenix Fzco has launched FXSentry, a sophisticated automated trading system for MetaTrader 4 that enhances market analysis and risk management.
Market surveillance meets risk control: Inside Avenix Fzco's ForexRova trading bot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
ForexRova offers a sophisticated forex trading automation solution from Dubai, focusing on gold/dollar pair trading with advanced analysis for improved market engagement.
Forexigo arrives: A technical overview of Avenix Fzco's trading system - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Forexigo revolutionizes automated trading for Gold and GBPUSD with advanced market analysis and automated risk management.
Relai secures $12M Series A funding to boost Bitcoin adoption in Europe.
The app targets 1 million downloads by 2025 amidst strong growth.
Relai aims for compliance with MiCA to enhance user trust and accessibility.
German fintech company Upvest raises 100M - Silicon Canals
Upvest raised €100M to enhance its investment infrastructure, expand its team, and simplify investment processes for financial institutions and fintechs.
UK's Goodstack raises 26.5M to scale global philanthropy platform
Goodstack, a fintech platform focusing on positive impact, raised $28M to expand corporate services and enhance its nonprofit technology.
Apideck Secures $7.5 Million Series A to Expand Unified API Platform and Accelerate AI Integration
Apideck raised $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its Unified API platform for B2B software, focusing on security and integration efficiency.
Zopa, the UK neobank, snaps up $87M at a $1B+ valuation, eschewing the IPO route | TechCrunch
Zopa's successful fundraising highlights its profitability and growth potential amidst a sluggish tech IPO market.
Upvest - which powers stock trading on Revolut, N26, Bunq - secures 100M
Upvest integrates investment products into European neobanks, recently raised €100M to expand, enhancing market reach and product offerings.
Relai secures $12M Series A funding to boost Bitcoin adoption in Europe.
The app targets 1 million downloads by 2025 amidst strong growth.
Relai aims for compliance with MiCA to enhance user trust and accessibility.
German fintech company Upvest raises 100M - Silicon Canals
Upvest raised €100M to enhance its investment infrastructure, expand its team, and simplify investment processes for financial institutions and fintechs.
UK's Goodstack raises 26.5M to scale global philanthropy platform
Goodstack, a fintech platform focusing on positive impact, raised $28M to expand corporate services and enhance its nonprofit technology.
Apideck Secures $7.5 Million Series A to Expand Unified API Platform and Accelerate AI Integration
Apideck raised $7.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its Unified API platform for B2B software, focusing on security and integration efficiency.
Navigating Responsible AI in the FinTech Landscape
Organizations must prioritize ethical AI implementation to meet regulatory pressures and ensure transparency, security, and privacy in their operations.
UK's Synthera bags 1.7M to transform financial analysis with GenAI
Synthera is a fintech startup transforming financial market analysis with generative AI, raising $1.86M in pre-seed funding.
Navigating Responsible AI in the FinTech Landscape
Organizations must prioritize ethical AI implementation to meet regulatory pressures and ensure transparency, security, and privacy in their operations.
UK's Synthera bags 1.7M to transform financial analysis with GenAI
Synthera is a fintech startup transforming financial market analysis with generative AI, raising $1.86M in pre-seed funding.
Estonian startup Grunfin ceases its operation after four years - Silicon Canals
Grünfin, a sustainable investing platform in Estonia, is closing its operations after four years due to challenges in consumer trust and misconceptions about sustainable investing.
Brat banking: Charli xcx takes the stage in Revolut's push to cleanse its image
Revolut is leveraging high-profile events to attract young customers and improve its image ahead of a potential UK stock market listing.
Yieldstreet seeks $75-$100 million in new funding as the investment platform weighs sale
Yieldstreet is raising $75-$100 million in capital to further its alternative investment offerings and potentially considers a sale.
I'm a former model and now run a fintech company. The fashion industry taught me everything I needed to know to be CEO.
Katrin Kaurov founded Frich to help Gen Z manage money better, drawing on her own experiences of financial anxiety as a young model.
StoreCash's new app lets you instantly earn cash back at stores | TechCrunch
Daricus Releford's entrepreneurship stems from family influence, leading to the launch of StoreCash to provide immediate financial benefits to consumers.
I'm a former model and now run a fintech company. The fashion industry taught me everything I needed to know to be CEO.
Katrin Kaurov founded Frich to help Gen Z manage money better, drawing on her own experiences of financial anxiety as a young model.
StoreCash's new app lets you instantly earn cash back at stores | TechCrunch
Daricus Releford's entrepreneurship stems from family influence, leading to the launch of StoreCash to provide immediate financial benefits to consumers.
Binny Bansal has stepped down from PhonePe's board after playing a crucial role since its acquisition by Flipkart.
World's Best Brands United States
Brands are defined by consumer perceptions and play crucial roles in preferences and spending behavior.
Bath & Body Works successfully expanded its audience through strategic marketing targeting men.
QCon SF: Mandy Gu on Using Generative AI for Productivity at Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple effectively developed Generative AI tools prioritizing productivity and security, successfully navigating the challenges of technology adoption.
It is essential for organizations adopting AI tools to implement strict data protection measures to prevent leaks.
Marlon Nichols talks relationship building in the African markets | TechCrunch
Building relationships is crucial for success in entering new markets, especially in Africa.
MakeMyTrip buys Happay from CRED | TechCrunch
MakeMyTrip acquires Happay to enhance corporate travel services, integrating their expense management platform.
Asia's fintech firms see the Middle East as their next target market due to low competition
Middle Eastern countries are emerging as attractive markets for fintech firms due to rising consumer spending and growing financial connections globally.