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FinTech unicorn Bitpanda more than triples its valuation in four months

Digital investment app Bitpanda has more than tripled its valuation within four months, after a fresh funding round puts its enterprise value at $4.1bn.

Nearly £2bn lost annually by online retailers due to lack of available payment methods

A survey by Merchant Advice Service has found over £1bn is lost every year by online retailers due to a lack of available payment methods.

LendInvest lands ?150m Barclays, HSBC partnership to aid UK property market

PropTech company LendInvest has secured a partnership with banking giants HSBC and Barclays that will funnel ?150m into the UK property space.

Hapi unveils app to help parents provide nest egg for children

UK FinTech startup Hapi has launched a new app that is designed to aid parents in planning and investing for their children’s future.

Currenxie nets $10m in Series A to support product expansion

Currenxie, a cross-border payments and business accounts platform, has collected $10m in its Series A round.

Ualá raises the largest private investment of any Argentina-based company

Argentina-based money management app Ualá has reached a $2.4bn valuation after the close of a $350m Series D investment.

Paysafe to acquire SafetyPay in $441m all-cash deal

Specialised payments platform Paysafe has bolstered its payments footprint after it signed an agreement to purchase ecommerce payments company SafetyPay for $441m in cash.

MTN, Sanlam partner to expand insurance cover offering in Africa

South African telecommunications giant MTN has teamed with financial services business Sanlam to provide insurance products to subscribers of MTN in Africa.

Carta hits $7.4bn valuation after Series G close

Equity management solution Carta has been valued at $7.4bn, following the close of a $500m Series G round.

Chime hits $25bn valuation ahead of potential IPO

Mobile banking giant Chime has reportedly hit a $25bn valuation following the close of a $750m round, which could be the precursor to an IPO later this year.

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Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately.

Arch Insurance International promotes Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer

Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately.

CyberNut unveils K-12 cybersecurity awareness, bags $800k pre-seed

CyberNut, a Miami, Florida-based startup, recently stepped out of stealth mode. The company has introduced a novel security awareness training platform specifically designed for the K-12 education sector.
Amazon Shopping’s seamlessly integrated barcode scanner has transformed how users discover and purchase products. The feature’s simple yet efficient design prioritises the user experience, offering a seamless scanning experience. Scanbot SDK delves into the intricacies of Amazon's barcode scanner technology. 

Enhancing online shopping: Inside Amazon’s barcode scanner technology

Amazon Shopping’s seamlessly integrated barcode scanner has transformed how users discover and purchase products. The feature’s simple yet efficient design prioritises the user experience, offering a seamless scanning experience. Scanbot SDK delves into the intricacies of Amazon's barcode scanner technology. 
Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

 Kazakhstan's pioneering financial technology firm, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, has joined hands with the renowned e-wallet giant Alipay+ to redefine the landscape of cashless transactions in China.
PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

PNC & TCW forge new path in private credit solutions

The PNC Financial Services Group, one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the US, and the TCW Group, a leading global asset manager, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering private credit solutions to middle market companies.

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