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CBDCs to create ‘inevitable changes’ to payments landscape, McKinsey warns

A report by McKinsey has outlined the key challenges financial companies facing from the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

SEBA nabs $101m to support it with getting a bank license

Switzerland-based SEBA Crypto has netted CHF 100m ($101m) in funding to build a FINMA licensed bank.

Meet Turkey’s first retail investing startup, Midas

Midas, a retail investing startup that gives access to US and Turkish equities in Turkey, has raised $11m in equity funding.

Brim Financial rakes in $25m through Series B funding round

Canadian FinTech and certified credit card issuer Brim Financial secured $25m in a Series B round co-led by Desjardins Group and EPIC Ventures.
FX liquidity FinTech DMALINK secures £437k in crowdfunding campaign

FX liquidity FinTech DMALINK secures £437k in crowdfunding campaign

DMALINK, a renowned name in the FinTech realm, recently celebrated a significant milestone. The firm successfully concluded its crowdfunding campaign on the Seedrs platform, raising an impressive £437,404, a feat even more commendable considering it exceeded their initial target of £425,010.

FTX US acquires clearing firm Embed

FTX US has acquired Embed Financial Techologies, a clearing firm specialising in providing white label brokerage services and APIs to broker-dealers and investment advisors.  

Rapyd to acquire payments firm Valitor for $100m

US payments network Rapyd is set to purchase Icelandic company Valitor from Arion Bank in a $100m deal.

Female-led Firework Ventures backs Stride Funding in Series A raise

FinTech Stride Funding has secured $12m from a Series A financing round led by Firework Ventures.

Investment app Worthy bags seed investment

Digital investment app Worthy has closed its seed financing round, to help with the full-scale launch of the mobile app.

Nubank acquires PlataformaTec as it faces several challenges in 2020

Brazilian challenger bank Nubank has made its first ever acquisition to boost its internal development team as it aims to tackle several obstacles in...

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AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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