Mobile Payments

pingNpay eyes 2022 launch for global retail micropayments network

pingNpay, a global micropayment network supported by blockchain technology, has revealed it intends to make its network operational by 2022.

Wise gears up for potential direct listing on London Stock Exchange

UK FinTech juggernaut Wise has revealed it seeking the first direct listing of a technology firm on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Klarna-rival Zilch strikes $110m deal with Goldman Sachs and Daily Mail owners

London-based buy now pay later FinTech Zilch secured $110m of debt and equity funding from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and DMG Ventures - the venture capital arm of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc.

Travel app Hopper raises $170m from new partner Capital One to ease payments in...

Mobile travel app Hopper pulled in $170m in a Series F funding round fueled by its new partner Capital One alongside launching Capital One Travel for the banking giant’s cardholders.

Visa launches Apple Pay in Vietnamese market

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has launched Apple Pay in Vietnam. 

Pleo joins billion-dollar club after pulling in $150m, plans aggressive hiring in UK

Copenhagen-based FinTech startup Pleo, an employee credit card and expense solution provider has joined the European’ unicorn’ club after raising Denmark’s biggest ever Series C at $150m.

Dwolla reels in $21m to customise money transfer options for FinTechs and brands

Iowa-based modern payments platform provider Dwolla raised $21m in funding.

Mastercard invests in Doconomy to help consumers see CO2 impact their payments have

Mastercard has made an undisclosed equity investment into Doconomy, a startup helping consumers become more aware of their CO2 impact when making payments.

Nedbank customers can now use Samsung Pay

Samsung has strengthened its hold of the African market by signing up South African financial services group Nedbank as its latest Samsung Pay partner.

PayPal pulls the plug on PornHub performers’ payments

Thousands of performers on pornography website PornHub have reportedly been cut off from using PayPal’s services.

News Stories

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens AG, a frontrunner in technological innovations, has issued a new digital bond, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the FinTech sector.
American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary secures $1m investment from HEST to enhance quantum encryption

American Binary, a trailblazer in post-quantum encryption technologies, has recently secured a strategic investment.
Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative secures $16m in Series A to enhance Web3 security solutions

Hypernative, a leader in Web3 security solutions, has successfully secured a $16m Series A funding round.
The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) opens its 8th FinTech accelerator

The Investment Association (IA) has officially launched the application phase for the eighth iteration of its esteemed Engine Innovator Programme, a pivotal accelerator designed to spur FinTech advancements within the investment management sphere.
Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut escalates global presence with new BillPay for businesses, revenues hit $500m

Revolut Business has announced that its global revenues now exceed $500m (£380m), alongside monthly transaction volumes of £17bn.

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