32 rounds raised in the last week that could add some optimism despite Covid-19
From InsurTech to RegTech, the last week showed that some sectors may be able to benefit from the coronavirus crisis.
Bundesbank president calls for tougher rules to prevent another Wirecard scandal
Jens Weidmann, president of Bundesbank, has called for German regulators to toughen up its auditing and accounting rules or risk facing another Wirecard scandal.
B2B cross-border payments will not fully recover until 2022 – new research claims
The total value of B2B cross-border payments is expected to reach $35trn in 2022, recovering from the hit to the market caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study from Juniper Research.
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun arrested again for his alleged part of a multi-billion...
Markus Braun, the former top boss at disgraced FinTech giant Wirecard, has been arrested for a second time in Munich for his alleged role in a multi-year fraud.
MYPINPAD teams up with Mswipe and Visa in new partnership
Secure personal authentication solutions provider MYPINPAD has formed a strategic partnerships with Visa and Mswipe, the Indian mobile point of sale merchant acquirer and network provider.
Rosen Law Firm calls for Wirecard securities purchasers to join class action lawsuit
From: RegTech Analyst The problems are growing for Wirecard as Rosen Law Firm is calling for people to join its class action lawsuit against the...
Tide strikes deal with Mastercard
Business banking platform Tide has inked an agreement to make the startup a principle Mastercard issuer.
Wirecard executive reportedly hiding in Moscow under GRU protection
Jan Marsalek, former COO of disgraced FinTech Wirecard, is reportedly hiding in Moscow, protected by the Russian secret service.
Morocco-based OnePay secures $417,000 funding round
Moroccan FinTech company OnePay has reportedly bagged $417,000 in funding from MITC Capital Maroc Numeric Fund II, which is targeting startups in Morocco.
Miss these 27 funding rounds at your own peril
From stocktrading to teenage finances, last week's funding rounds provide plenty of things to consider for the future of the industry.