Alipay makes further inroads in the US with First Data deal
Chinese mobile payments giant Alipay is heading stateside through a partnership with First Data that will see the Ant Financial-owned service increase its international presence further.
Everex raises $26m in ICO
Blockchain-based Everex has reportedly raised up $26m ICO to help build its microfinance and remittance offerings.
Blackhawk Nework acquires CashStar for $175m
Blackhawk Network has acquired digital gift card provider CashStar, in a deal worth $175m.
Payment solution Ezetap secures $16m in financing round
India mobile payment platform Ezetap has secured $16m in a financing round.
E-commerce platform Tulip nets $40m in Series B
E-commerce platform Tulip has netted $40m in its Series B financing round led by Kleiner Perkins.
MUUME Group bags $6.2m Series B
Switzerland-based MUUME Group has raised around $6.2m in its Series B funding round.
PawnHero nabs $9.7m in its latest funding round
Philippines-based PawnHero has reportedly raised $9.7m in its latest round of funding from an undisclosed Philippine investment bank.
PayTabs said to bag $20m in latest fundraise
PayTabs has reportedly bagged $20m in its latest funding round to support its expansion.
Tokopedia bags $1.1bn investment from Alibaba Group
Indonesia-based online marketplace Tokopedia has raised an investment round of $1.1bn, led by Alibaba Group.
Instamojo picks up pre-Series B funding round
Payments provider Instamojo has reportedly raised an undisclosed amount for its pre-Series B led Anypay.