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Cybersecurity spending increases as companies combat rising threats

Cyber threats are as troublesome as ever and with masses of people working from home, attacks could be rising. Financial institutions are noting the rising threat and have increased their spending budgets for defences.

MarketOrders launches blockchain to prevent gold and jewellery fraud

Gold and jewellery marketplace MarketOrders is launching an end-to-end blockchain solution in order to combat inefficiencies and minimise fraud.

The eight startups picked for the Holt Fintech Accelerator’s 2020 batch

Canadian Holt Fintech Accelerator has announced the eight FinTech companies to join its 2020 cohort.

Spilit is looking to raise $100 to fuel global expansion plans

Buy now, pay later company Splitit is reportedly looking to top up its finances with a new round after Covid-19 changed consumers spending habits.

24 FinTech investment rounds from the last week that could tell you about the...

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in the global economy, FinTech companies have continued to raise capital. Here's what the rounds from the past seven days tell us.

Apple said to be buying mobile payment company Mobeewave

Technology giant Apple has reportedly acquired mobile payment technology developer Mobeewave to potentially transform iPhones into payment terminals.

Affirm could be the next FinTech to launch its IPO and could reach a...

Buy now, pay later company Affirm may be the next FinTech to be eyeing an initial public offering, which could see it valued at a mammoth $10bn.

Check out these 32 RegTech funding rounds from July

In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, these 32 RegTech companies have successfully secured funding over the last month.

Acuant integrates iProov’s biometric authentication solution into its identity verification platform

Biometric authentication company iProov has signed a partnership with Acuant, which will integrate iProov into its platform to provide robust online face authentication services.

Parliamentary group criticises regulators for their treatment of challenger banks during Covid-19

A new report from a cross party group of MPs has slammed the UK's regulators for not keeping the neobanks and building societies at the front of mind during the pandemic.

News Stories

Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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