Baird Capital invests in fast-growing FinTech firm Freemarket
Freemarket, a leading FinTech platform specialising in regulated B2B cross-border payments and currency exchange, has announced a growth capital investment from Baird Capital’s Global Private Equity Fund.
Checkout.com steps up in UAE: new acquiring licence to revolutionise digital payments
Checkout.com, a key player in the global payments landscape, can now add another feather to its cap as it becomes the first global payments platform to receive a Retail Payment Services licence from the UAE Central Bank.
Hokodo and Mangopay synergise for superior B2B platform payment solutions
Hokodo, Europe's leading provider of digital trade credit, and Mangopay, a specialist in platform-specific payment infrastructure, have today announced a strategic partnership.
Fifth Third Bancorp to bolster FinTech portfolio with acquisition of Rize Money
Fifth Third Bancorp, a US-based financial services company, has announced its acquisition of Rize Money, a Virginia-headquartered embedded payments platform.
Vonage and Meta redefine payment solutions through WhatsApp in Singapore
Vonage, a global front-runner in cloud communications aiding businesses to fast-track their digital transformation, has joined forces with Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. Together they aim to introduce payments through the messaging platform in Singapore.
Glovo Ukraine Startup Lab boosts FinTech, grants €35,000 to top three startups
Glovo, the Barcelona-founded global technology platform, recently hosted the Glovo Ukraine Startup Lab competition in partnership with the Ukrainian Startup Fund.
eCommerce transactions are slated to reach a staggering $8trn by 2027
Juniper Research, a leading authority in payment studies, has projected a rapid expansion of the eCommerce market, expecting it to reach an astounding $8trn by 2027.
Ripple diversifies into crypto custody with $250m Metaco acquisition
In a landmark deal, Ripple, the titan in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has acquired Metaco, a Swiss-based firm known for its robust digital asset custody and tokenisation technology.
Paytronix and Square join forces to refine restaurant engagement
Paytronix, the pioneer in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, has recently disclosed its integration with Square, a company renowned for making commerce and financial services effortlessly accessible.
Cardless locks in $75m in funding from i80 Group
San Francisco-based FinTech firm, Cardless, Inc., a pioneer in the creation of custom co-branded credit card products, has announced securing a substantial credit facility.
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