FinTech News

Bitcoin-based loan provider Ledn scores $2.7m in funding

Digital asset savings and credit platform Ledn has scored $2.7m in fresh funding to support its growth.
SOX

How to prepare for UK SOX

In a recent webinar by RegTech firm Diligent, the company outlined how companies can prepare for UK SOX, which is legislation similar to the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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Swiss SME lender Tradeplus24 secures $100m credit facility

Swiss SME lender Tradeplus24 has secured a $101m credit facility from boutique investment house Oceano One. Zurich-based Tradeplus24 is parented with AIG and Kessler & Co.

US warns of citizens of rising SMS phishing attacks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has warned US citizens of a rising tide of SMS phishing attacks in the country.

The Libra Association has kickstarted the licensing process with Swiss FINMA

After months of speculation, governmental hearings and partners abandoning the project, it seems as if the Facebook-led cryptocurrency Libra has taken a big step towards being recognised by regulators.
Sentinels

Sentinels widens leadership team with CPO appointment

RegTech firm Sentinels has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Christian Roberts to the role of chief product officer.

Sayata extends Series A for business insurance

Insurance broker marketplace Sayata has raised an additional $35m to the previous $17m raised just five months ago in its Series A round.

FairWarning collects $60m to catch people stealing data

FairWarning, a Florida-based privacy and security company, has landed $60m from Mainsail Partners.

zizzl releases tool to improve how businesses buy health insurance

zizzl has released its zizzl Health solution in a bit to rid the world of the days “nervously waiting for that health insurance renewal to arrive with an increase that breaks your budget.”

DarkSide ransomware behind Colonial Pipeline incident, FBI claims

The FBI has declared that the cybercriminal behind the recent Colonial Pipeline was a ransomware variant known as DarkSide.

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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