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Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations

Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.

Klarna-backer QED Investors leads $20m round in Payhawk

Bulgarian expense management startup Payhawk raised a $20m funding round led by QED Investors with Earlybird Digital East also participating.

Google Pay enables users to send money across borders

US-based Google Pay users can now remit money to GPay users in the Indian subcontinent via the Google Pay app as the company forays into international payments.

Timex teams with FinTechs to unveil range of contactless payment watches

Watchmaker Timex has partnered with Visa, Tappy and J.P Morgan subsidiary Chase to launch watch straps that can be used to conduct contactless payments.

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).

Zepz looks to new geographies following $292m Series E

UK cross-border payments platform Zepz has secured $292m from a Series E funding round that has pushed its valuation up to $5bn.

Are Baby Boomers the ideal FinTech customers?

A recent study by payments-as-a-service platform Modulr has found 65% of over 65s are open to using new financial services or payment methods for convenience.

Bank of Indonesia unveils new retail payments system

The Bank of Indonesia has launched a new retail payments system to help cut the cost of money transfers and support the growth of the digital economy.
African's leading PayTech Flutterwave has launched a digital FX solution in partnership with Wema Bank and Kadavra BDC. 

African PayTech Flutterwave launches digital FX solution

African's leading PayTech Flutterwave has launched a digital FX solution in partnership with Wema Bank and Kadavra BDC. 
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PayKey said to bag $10m Seires B led by MizMaa

Keyboard payment solution PayKey has reportedly closed a $10m Series B funding round led by Israel-based MizMaa. Other contributions to the investment came from SBI...

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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