CULedger gets $8.5m to support blockchain for credit unions
Part of a $10m funding goal.
Partnerships
Gold-as-currency enabler Glint seeks US sprint
Partners with Sutton Bank and Galileo Processing for American dreams.
Google gangs up with Indian lenders to find new users
Working with Federal Bank, HDFC, ICICI and Kotak Mahindra.
Standard Chartered and Siemens to pilot blockchain-based smart guarantees
Collaborating with digital trade provider TradeIX.
Xinja still tapping Iress for home loans
Australian challenger seeking that fully digital loan process.
Starling to power RBS and Natwest digital payments
Starling’s growth has attracted attention from big players.
PromonTech checks out FormFree’s AccountChek
Mortgagetech integrates its POS solution into asset verification service.
NASA jets in to help Entrust Datacard security
Entrust’s authentication fuelled by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
Paytech Paidy sitting pretty with Visa investment
Japanese post-pay outfit goes public with Visa backing.
Universal Protocol Alliance launches for digital asset unity
Blockchain firms include Uphold, Cred, Blockchain at Berkeley, and Brave.
PaySimple goes mad for email marketing
Unveils partnerships with MailChimp and Constant Contact.
TotallyMoney and Trussle team for digital mortgages
Credit and eligibility firm enjoys the Trussle shuffle.
World Economic Forum cyber centre powers up with partners
Sberbank is one of the founding partners.
ML instinct fuels Aberdeen Standard Investments’ new fund
It will use machine learning to identify sources of potential returns.
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Revolut goes hardcore with crypto cashback Metal card
To those about to withdraw we salute you.
First Data teams with Ellie Mae for lending payments
Customers can accept payment for costs related to loan origination and processing.
Virtual Commodity Association becomes reality
US-based self-regulatory organisation fires up for better digital exchanges.
UK regulators unleash new insurer start-up unit
Will help firms apply and get authorised for insurtech action.
Lloyds opens coffers to London coppers for crime combat
Lloyds will sponsor City of London £1.5 million over three years.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange links up with London and BSO
Israeli trading expands with better network.
Paytm launches AI cloud for India
Designed for developers, start-ups and enterprises.
SoftBank teams with ZhongAn for Asian insurtech impetus
Bank’s Vision Fund to help Chinese insurer’s overseas ambitions.
The power of partnerships for tackling financial inclusion
We need to find new and innovative ways of solving big social issues.
Temenos and Luxhub’s API team get first client Fortuna Banque
Luxembourg-based cooperative bank looks at open banking.
ANIA leads insurance blockchain project in Italy
Insurtech innovation with Italian Association of Insurance Companies.
TradeIt teams with IBM Cloud for Financial Services
Will help developers add universal brokerage functionality to financial apps, platforms, and websites.
Payworks to power new POS tool for Bambora
Duo will launch Bambora Connect – for POS software providers and merchants.
UK start-up accelerator Buildily powers up for good causes
Will also donate 10% of its fees to micro-lender Lendwithcare.
Holvi takes Uber drivers to financial heights
Two have joined forces to help Uber’s drivers manage their finances.
Moneyhub expands platform with payment initiation services
UK firm secures PISP authorisation from Financial Conduct Authority.
Temenos teams with AUC Venture Lab in Egypt
Vendor promoting its core banking system to start-ups.
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Hydrogen’s Findi consortium breathes life into public blockchains
Paving the way for Web 3.0 and taking on R3.
Idea incubator Pioneer calls for ambitious outsiders
“Apply with any project you need help with.”
World Bank turns to CBA for world’s first blockchain bond
Using DLT to end extreme poverty.
TransferGo goes to Onfido for onboarding flow
Obligatory selfie shot included.
Dynamics’ battery-powered cards hit Japan
Move comes via a partnership with GMO Aozora Net Bank in Tokyo.
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Sberbank spares $400k for six start-ups
First wave of Sber#Up in-house accelerator ends.
