FinTech Wales eyes global FinTechs with business accelerator launch
FinTech Wales has introduced the FinTech Wales Foundry - a zero-equity business accelerator that pairs global FinTechs with leading Welsh financial institutions.
Digital ID verification RegTech OCR Labs Global names new COO
Digital ID verification platform OCR Labs Global has hired Joshua Read as its new COO, as part of its international expansion efforts.Read joined OCR...
Russian central bank to initiate digital ruble pilot
The central bank of Russia has revealed it is planning to begin a pilot test for a digital ruble with 12 of the country’s top banks.
Lending Club hires PayPal head of credit to lead it into new sectors
Lending Club is hiring Steve Allocca PayPal global head of credit as its president as the lender continues to move away from the scandal that overturned its fortunes last year.
Rio Ferdinand-backed Sokin unveils subscription payments platform in UK, Europe
London-based PayTech firm Sokin has introduced the first subscription-based global payments solution in the UK and European markets.
Tinkoff launches first Russian digital buy now pay later platform
Moscow-based digital bank Tinkoff has introduced the Dolyame.ru the country first buy now pay later (BNPL) platform.
MANGOPAY names its new chief technology officer
MANGOPAY, a European payment solution provider, has named Ronen Benchetrit as its new chief technology officer, following the acquisition by Advent International.
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.
Blockchain startup Libra hires former Siemens chief risk officer
Blockchain and smart contracts company Libra has hired Siemens former chief risk officer (CRO) Dr Gerard Brennan as its director of audit technology.
Drake-backed FinTech Aspiration set for IPO through SPAC merger
Sustainable FinTech platform Aspiration is set to go public through a $2.3bn merger with special purpose acquisition company InterPrivate III Financial Partners.