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Maiar digital wallet to launch in January

Elrond Network has announced that it will launch digital wallet and global payments app Maiar on 31 January 2021.

Import.io bags $15.5m in its Series B round led by Talis Capital

Web data integration solution provider Import.io has collected $15.5m in its Series B round of funding.

INSHUR launches claim solution for UK customers

Mobile-based auto insurance platform INSHUR has launched an in-house, technology-led, claims solution for UK customers.
Ryan unveils innovative TaxPay platform for gobal business tax management

Ryan unveils innovative TaxPay platform for gobal business tax management

Ryan, a distinguished global tax services and software provider, has launched a groundbreaking platform: Ryan TaxPay™, powered by Desucla. This platform is a single, secure solution, designed to simplify and automate global tax payments for businesses.

Michael J Fox, Ryan Reynolds and Drake among the stars backing Wealthsimple’s C$750m latest...

Canadian FinTech company Wealthsimple has raised C$750m from a funding round led by Greylock and Meritech.

Embedded Insurance: the future of insurance distribution

The pandemic-fuelled shift to online purchasing and increased demand for digital gave new impetus to embedded insurance products. This trend is presenting insurers with an invaluable opportunity to scale and improve their distribution.

Zurich to digitalise International Programs business

Zurich Insurance Group is digitalising its International Programs business by deploying technology to streamline stakeholder interactions.

IDEX partners with Blockpass to promote compliance in blockchain

Blockchain-based identification platform Blockpass has partnered with Ethereum cryptocurrency exchange IDEX to promote compliance in the blockchain ecosystem. Through the partnership both parties will work with blockchain-based businesses to implement KYC...

Cybersecurity scaleup Acronis achieves unicorn status after $147m funding round

Singapore-founded and Switzerland-headquartered Acronis’ CEO says the company is valued between $1bn and $2bn after the cybersecurity firm’s latest round.
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Turbulent year for crypto as illicit activity reaches new high

Illicit activity in the cryptocurrency reached an all-time high of $20.1bn in 2022, up from $18bn the previous year.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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