Zilliqa and Infoteria pair up to push blockchain DApps
APAC plan to promote adoption of decentralised applications.
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Blockchain firm Swych goes cross-border gifting
US users can now send digital gift cards to friends and family in India in real time.
Coinbase gives UK crypto payments pace
Offers same day deposits and withdrawals from crypto accounts to British bank account.
Top fintech stories this week – 3 August 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
NatWest and RBS card payments crash
Apparently, they ruined somebody’s holiday?
Banque Palatine launches pre-paid travel card
A mobile app/card combination to withdraw and pay on any currency available.
Big data start-up Quantexa raises $20m for big plans
Series B funding round led by Dawn Capital.
Albaraka Türk bank targets Europe with insha app launch
Aimed at Turkish citizens and Muslims living on the continent.
San Marino pursuing blockchain fame
Tiny republic plans legislation for a blockchain hub.
DocuSign to acquire CLM software provider SpringCM for $220m
All part of its plan to modernise companies’ systems of agreement.
We.trade’s first international blockchain transaction made by UniCredit
A retailer-to-retailer transaction between Germany and Spain.
Barclays takes stake in SME lender MarketInvoice
First high street bank to enter into a partnership with the fintech firm.
Ion Bank charges up with Jack Henry’s lending solution
US bank will use ProfitStars for commercial lending.
Financial wellness platform PayActiv partners with ADP Marketplace
PayActiv provides a way for employers to help their employees manage their financial lives.
NestReady teams with Alterna Savings for home buying
Start-up will help credit union’s clients find their new home.
Xero buys paperless accounting hero Hubdoc
“Business has never been so beautiful.” Awww. Pass the sick bag.
IdentityMind helps ZED Network with KYC compliance
Payments platform will deploy newly-released version 2.0.
MarkitSERV to replace Libor in derivatives markets
IHS Markit’s trade processing service enjoys a win.
Australian challenger bank Judo Capital gets $140m funding
SME plans are on Judo’s hip pocket.
UK’s Nationwide invests in AI regtech Hazy
The second investment in its £50 million Venturing Fund.
US Treasury seeks fintech industry to treasure
Plans to make regulatory landscape better.
Atos digital DNA drives revamp for insurer CNA
Love is in the air with new multi-year relationship.
UK regulator wants end to payments conduct unbecoming
FCA wants to improve conduct standards and communications in paytech.
Bancomat to unleash digital payments in Italy
Bancomat Pay will integrate SIA’s Jiffy service.
IBM ties up with Thai Krungsri Bank for $140m digital overhaul
Pushing Krungsri’s plans to become a tech leader.
SS&C to acquire wealthtech Eze Software for $1.45bn
Boston-based Eze is a provider of investment management solutions.
Al Baraka Bank Lebanon kicks off core banking revamp
It is a long-standing user of Misys’ (now Finastra) Equation.
UK payments start-up ApTap readies to bootstrap
Fintech challenger founded by Imperial College London graduates.
US regulator opens up national bank charters to fintech
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency now welcomes applications.
Entrust Datacard acquires SMS Passcode
Entrust hopes to further establish itself in the authentication space.
Tavant powers Ditech’s new mortgage POS system
Technology from Tavant is playing a role in the comeback of mortgage lender Ditech.
Paytech Gusto brings in $140m funding
Payroll, benefits, and HR platform now valued at almost $2 billion.
Microsoft and Nationwide invest $12m in SME lender BlueVine
Takes the company’s total funding to $590 million. Ye gods!
Portugal unveils fintech innovation lab
Meet Portugal FinLab.
Barclays and JP Morgan lead $14m funding in Cloud9
Cloud9 will speed up roll-out of its SaaS-based voice communications platform.
FATF steps up fight against crypto crimes
Financial Action Task Force concerned over AML and CTF activities.
UK leads the way with record $16bn fintech investment
KPMG report highlights state of affairs in UK and Europe.
Finra wants fintech feedback on US broker-dealer industry
US-based Financial Industry Regulatory Authority open to ideas.
Brazilian urban mobility payments firm Veloe arrives
Bradesco and Banco do Brasil jointly launch new venture. Tech provided by Technisys.
Everex to create Myanmar-Thailand blockchain payments corridor
In partnership with Shwe Urban and Rural Development Bank.
