The Monetary Authority of Singapore unveils new sandbox option to boost FinTech innovation
Singapore’s financial regulator has launched a new initiative to provide FinTech innovators with a faster way to test their ideas. But it won’t be open to everyone.
Seedrs launches secondary market offering
Crowdfunding platform Seedrs has launched as secondary market, which will enable startups to hold off on going public a little longer. However, it's not alone in doing so.
InsurTech Gateway sets out to close InsurTech funding gap with Seed Fund II
Insurtech Gateway, a champion of early-stage InsurTech startups, has completed the first close of its Seed Fund II which will support 20 teams over the next four years from pre-seed to Series A.
FinTech Wales eyes global FinTechs with business accelerator launch
FinTech Wales has introduced the FinTech Wales Foundry - a zero-equity business accelerator that pairs global FinTechs with leading Welsh financial institutions.
Vise plans to expand product footprint following $65m Series C
US AI-powered investment management platform Vise has raised $65m in a Series C funding round led by Ribbit Capital.
Klarna unveils new comparison shopping service across European markets
Swedish buy now pay later (BNPL) juggernaut Klarna has launched its Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets across Europe.
FalconX bolsters unicorn status with $210m Series C
Cryptocurrency financial services platform FalconX has lifted its valuation to $3.75bn following a $210m capital raise in its Series C.
Ascend Money becomes first Thai FinTech unicorn after $150m funding haul
Ascend Money has raised $150m in funding to become the first Thai unicorn at a $1.5bn valuation.
Dragos crowned first ever industrial cybersecurity unicorn after $200m Series D
Cybersecurity firm Dragos has become the first ever industrial cybersecurity unicorn after it raised $200m in a Series D round led by Koch Disruptive Technologies.
Blockchain startup XY Finance lands $12m funding
Taiwan-based blockchain company XY Finance has raised $12m from a funding round led by Circle Internet Financial.