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Iranian government issues new rules for its domestic cryptocurrency market

A new law could make cryptocurrency trading illegal within Iran as more people are becoming interested in using digital currencies within the country. The Iranian...
Napier AI connects FinTech innovation with anti-money laundering strategies in new podcast

Napier AI connects FinTech innovation with anti-money laundering strategies in new podcast

In the latest episode of Napier AI's podcast series, Paysafe’s former MLRO and Napier AI's data scientist delve into the integration of machine learning (ML) in combating financial crimes within the FinTech sector.
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How can investors choose the best RegTech startups to back?

With more and more RegTech startups appearing on the horizon, it is getting harder for investors to differentiate the good from the not so good according to Velocicor CEO and RegTech Canada co-founder Matt Elton.

Payments API developer Modulr secures investment from FIS Ventures

API payments infrastructure platform Modulr has received an investment from FIS Ventures, the investment division of FinTech solution developer FIS.
Inglis

Cyber director Inglis backs US’ ‘tough’ national cybersecurity strategy

US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis has defended the country’s soon-to-be-released national cybersecurity strategy with many expecting pushback from industry.
NeuralMetrics

NeuralMetrics unveils Lessor’s risk data solution for efficient underwriting

NeuralMetrics, headquartered in Denver, has added Lessor’s Risk Only (LRO) capabilities to its risk-quality data platform.

Identity verification solution for the gig economy Vetty closes pre-Series A

AI-powered employee verification platform Vetty has scored $4m in its pre-Series A funding round, which was led by existing backer 3Lines Venture Capital.

Robinhood co-founder backs FinTech Nala in $10m seed round

Tanzanian FinTech firm Nala has raised $10m from a seed fundraising round headed by investor Amplo.

C2FO nets $200m funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund

C2FO, which helps companies get access to working capital, has received a $200m funding round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, has announced the acquisition of Australia-based Prasidium Credit Insurance.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. bolsters Australian trade credit offerings with Prasidium acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, has announced the acquisition of Australia-based Prasidium Credit Insurance.

News Stories

Aeropay secures $20m in Series B funding for A2A payments expansion

Aeropay secures $20m in Series B funding for A2A payments expansion

Aeropay, a leading provider of Pay-By-Bank solutions for businesses, announced $20m in Series B financing.
INSTANDA and UnderwriteMe partner to revolutionise life insurance with no-code tech

INSTANDA and UnderwriteMe partner to revolutionise life insurance with no-code tech

INSTANDA, a leading global provider of SaaS platform technology for life insurance distribution and policy administration, has announced an integration with UnderwriteMe, a comprehensive SaaS underwriting platform provider for the life insurance industry.
Irish AI startup Numra secures €1.5m to launch finance assistant Mary

Irish AI startup Numra secures €1.5m to launch finance assistant Mary

Irish AI startup Numra, previously known as Autonifai, has announced a €1.5m funding round to introduce its AI finance assistant, Mary, to the market.
Cache Valley Bank partners with Finastra to enhance digital banking

Cache Valley Bank partners with Finastra to enhance digital banking

Cache Valley Bank, a community bank with $2.9bn in assets serving Utah and Southern Idaho, has expanded its collaboration with Finastra, a financial software provider, to enhance its digital banking infrastructure.
Work payments platform Native Teams raises €6.2m to expand into Asia

Work payments platform Native Teams raises €6.2m to expand into Asia

Native Teams, a work payments platform for freelancers, remote workers, and business owners, has successfully raised €6.275m to further its ambitious plans of becoming the go-to platform for work payments.

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