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Blockchain startup Valid Network bags $8m in seed round

Israel-based cybersecurity startup Valid Network has raised an $8m seed round to fuel the development of its technology, expand its team and to open a New York office.

City watchdog hires accountancy firm BDO to assist with Wirecard monitoring

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has tapped a team at accountancy firm BDO to help it monitor beleaguered FinTech Wirecard following the huge scandal.

FinFit partners with PeopleStrategy

FinFit, the financial wellness employee benefit platform, has inked a partnership with PeopleStrategy, the cloud-based human resource solutions provider, to give workers bigger access to to essential financial tools.

Qube Money picks Choice Fin as its banking partner

Banking software company Qube Money has inked a partnership with Choice Fin, a division of Choice Financial Group, to provide customers with banking services.

Bitcoin stakeholders worried Twitter scam puts the cryptocurrency in a bad light

After several high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised in a bitcoin scam, crypto traders worry that it will put the industry in a bad light.

FCA asks financial industry for feedback on new guidance to ensure people have access...

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued new proposals to ensure that people have access to money when banks, building societies and credit unions shut down their branches and ATMs.

Barclaycard inks partnership with FreedomPay

Payment company Barclaycard is looking to provide a seamless end-to-end payment experience to its customers through its new partnership with FreedomPay.

Open banking company Tink acquires Instantor

Swedish FinTech Tink has ramped up its European expansion by acquiring Instantor, the credit decision solutions provider that uses open banking technology.

iptiQ forms deal with UBS to help mortgage customers get better protection

White-labelling digital insurance platform iptiQ has teamed up with UBS to launch integrated bancassurance solutions for mortgage customers.

Ascent teams up with IBM to help businesses reach their compliance targets

AI-powered compliance company Ascent has partnered with IBM, which will see the RegTech integrate its solutions in an effort to help financial institutions keep abreast of ever-changing regulatory requirements.

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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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