Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...
Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.
Tink adds €85m in investment round extension
Open banking platform Tink has added another €85m to its coffers in a new investment round-extension co-led by new investor Eurazeo Growth and existing investor Dawn Capital.
Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations
Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.
Firms paid $10.4bn in fines over the last year for breaking money laundering, privacy...
The total volume of fines levied against firms for breaking money laundering, data privacy, MiFID and know your customer rules jumped by 141% and amounted to $10.4bn in total so far this year.
Five whistleblowers awarded $3m in total from the SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission to award five whistleblowers $3m in total for information provided in three different enforcement actions.
Why FinTech startups should consider expanding to Dubai
The Middle East’s FinTech industry is booming. If innovative startups want to get in on the action, a solid argument can be made for...
Revealing the four new digital banks allowed to operate in Singapore
After a year waiting, Singapore's central bank has finally revealed which four companies will be allowed to open digital banks in the country.
AgentSync secures $6.7m seed extension
InsurTech AgentSync has secured $6.7m in a new funding round led by Craft Ventures.
Justin Timberlake backs teen banking app Step’s $50m Series B round
Several celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, are among the investors behind teen banking app Step's new $50m Series B round.
Anyfin investigated by Swedish Consumer Agency again
FinTech Anyfin has found itself in the Swedish Consumer Agency's crosshairs again after two new commercials possibly broke the law.