Mobile Payments

Klarna rival Laybuy hauls in A$35m to boost its footprint in the UK

New Zealand-based buy now pay later firm Laybuy has closed a A$35m capital raise to further its push into the UK market.

Zimbabwe bans mobile payments over accusations of “economic sabotage”

Digital payments and trading on the stock exchange has been suspended in Zimbabwe in response to what President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government called “criminality and economic sabotage," Reuters reported.
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.

How JCB Contactless’ new results add to the argument that Covid-19 has made cashless...

While the past few years have seen more consumers embrace digital payments, it seems as if the coronavirus pandemic has made the cashless society even closer than ever.

BNPL firm Sunbit secures unicorn status following $130m Series D

California-headquartered buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Sunbit has achieved unicorn status after a $130m Series D brought its value up to $1.1bn.
Wise forms pair of partnerships to support diversity and social mobility

Wise forms pair of partnerships to support diversity and social mobility

Money management FinTech Wise has established partnerships that aim to improve diversity and social mobility within the next generation of workers.

Challenger bank KOHO unveils new cashback programme to for its Canadian customers

KOHO, the Canadian challenger bank, has announced a new cashback programme and a new merchant-specific rewards.

Paytm gears up for mega IPO, files DRHP to raise $2.2bn

One97 Communications, parent company of digital payments platform Paytm, filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Fisdom has closed a $7m funding round led by PayU

WealthTech startup Fisdom has bagged $7m in an investment round led by payment technology firm PayU.

Airwallex closes $80m Series B to support international expansion efforts

International payments provider Airwallex has closed a Series B funding round on $80m. The round picked up commitments from existing backers Tencent and Sequoia China....

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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