PayTech

Cashless payments on the rise in Russia

For the first time ever, Russians completed more cashless payments in a quarter than they did with physical cash, according to research from Sberbank.

Klarna is launching in Australia and grabs $200m in new investment from Commonwealth Bank

The Swedish FinTech unicorn Klarna is launching in Australia with the backing of one of the country’s four biggest banks.

Axle said to raise $1.4m in pre-seed funding

Axle, a payments service for small freight brokers, has reportedly secured $1.4m in its pre-seed funding round.

Subway serves up new partnership with FinTech Adyen to its North American franchisees

Global PayTech company Adyen has been picked as Subway’s new payment partner in North America.

Crédit Agricole acquires FinTech Linxo Group

French bank Crédit Agricole has announced its plans to buy the Linxo Group, the FinTech startup launched in 2010.

Singapore introduces new payment regulation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the new Payment Services Act (PS Act) which bolsters consumer protections within electronic payments.

European Curve customers can soon enjoy using Apple Pay through the all-in-one payment solution

UK FinTech startup Curve has added another huge payment provider to its roster in its efforts to bring all different payment solutions and cards under one roof.

Cross-border payment tech developer Currencycloud collects $80m in round

Cross-border B2B payments company Currencycloud has collected $80m as it looks to enter the next phase of its growth.

Pine Labs secures investment from Mastercard

Pine Labs, a payment acceptance software builder, has received an investment from Mastercard as part of a new partnership.

MoneyGram International signs partnership with Suez Canal Bank

The cross-border payments and money transfers company MoneyGram International will strengthen its grasp of the Egyptian market through its new partnership with Suez Canal Bank.

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Solid week for FinTech deals with 28 recorded

A total of $459m was raised across all the FinTech deals that were recorded this week by FinTech Global.  Leading the way of all the...
Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand spearheads zero-fee B2B payments network expansion into Canada

Paystand, renowned for its blockchain-enabled B2B payments, is extending its zero-fee network to Canada, enhancing the scope of its services beyond the initial limited offering since 2018.
Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust joins forces with Grass to revolutionize AI data collection

Hex Trust, a prominent digital asset solution provider catering to institutional finance and the Web3 ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Grass.
Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq and Zürcher Kantonalbank launch innovative digital asset service

Avaloq has introduced its cutting-edge digital asset platform at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), one of Switzerland's premier banking institutions, in collaboration with Fireblocks.
Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq and Mastercard collaborate to transform payment technology in Saudi Arabia

Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard.

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