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Chipper Cash closes $13.8m Series A round led by Deciens Capital and Raptor Group

Mobile cross-border money transfer startup Chipper Cash plans to hire 30 more staff members after bagging $13.8m in fresh capital.
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Group to acquire Bankhaus von der Heydt

Bitcoin Group SE has signed a deal with Dietrich von Boetticher, the owner of German bank Bankhaus von der Heydt, to acquire 100% of the shares of the company.

American Express said to acquire payments company Cake

American Express has reportedly acquired UK-based restaurant payments company Cake Technologies in a deal worth around $13.3m.The deal was completed last October and due...

Financial inclusion on the mind of Sri Lanka with payment solution launch

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced LANKAQR, a new digital payment solution focused on reducing cash reliance and bolstering financial inclusion.

Brazil’s central bank halts WhatsApp’s payment rollout

WhatsApp rolled out its mobile payment services in Brazil last week, but has already been suspended by the central bank.
Blocknative

Blocknative lands $15m in Series A-1 investment

California-based Blocknative, a web3 infrastructure business, has scored $15m in a Series A-1 funding raise.
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Metro Bank announces Insights, a new personal finance service

British challenger bank Metro Bank has revealed its AI-powered money management service Insights.

Why flexibility is imperative when developing digital financial services

A recent blogpost by WealthTech firm Kidbrooke has examined the key technological factors that ensure the flexibility of digital financial services.

Revolut users can now trade with silver on the challenger bank’s app

UK neobank Revolut has announced that its standard, Premium and Metal customers can now access silver through the Revolut app.
Mavera

Verisk set to snap up InsurTech Mavera

Data analytics provider Verisk has agreed to acquire Mavera, a Swedish InsurTech firm, for an undisclosed fee.

News Stories

Aleta Planet secures strategic investment to boost Middle East operations

Aleta Planet secures strategic investment to boost Middle East operations

Aleta Planet, a Singapore-based payments solutions provider, announced on Thursday a new investment from the United Arab Emirates' strategic management company National Pulse.
Lukka enhances enterprise data solutions with investment from Animoca Capital

Lukka enhances enterprise data solutions with investment from Animoca Capital

Lukka, the premier global blockchain data provider, has announced a significant development in its partnership with Animoca Brands.
BoBo's €6.5m seed round to enhance high-value transaction security

BoBo’s €6.5m seed round to enhance high-value transaction security

Bourgeois Boheme (BoBo), a trailblazing FinTech firm based in Vilnius, has successfully closed a seed funding round of €6.5m.
Cisco Investments backs CyberTech Halcyon

Cisco Investments backs CyberTech Halcyon

Halcyon, a pioneering anti-ransomware firm, has recently secured strategic funding from Cisco Investments.
SafeGuard Privacy secures $3.6m boost to enhance privacy compliance

SafeGuard Privacy secures $3.6m boost to enhance privacy compliance

SafeGuard Privacy, a prominent SaaS-based compliance platform, has successfully closed a $3.6m funding round.

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