Coinbase backs Flipside Crypto amid “healthy” currency selloff
The crash in digital currency values has tossed fuel on the already raging fire of skepticism.
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Mastercard and Microsoft in digital identity drive
They dream of a “universally-recognised” system.
Insurtech Lemonade has a pop at Europe
US insurance firm has “no intention of stopping at water’s edge”.
Calastone to launch blockchain-powered funds marketplace
Coming in May 2019 via its new distributed market infrastructure.
Protecting yourself from increasing cyberattacks
Stay diligent, keep updated, and safe surfing.
Banks sucked into Marriott’s massive data breach
Data from up to 500 million guests could be affected.
I’m a celebrity… get my ICO out of here!
US Securities and Exchange Commission makes two people in/famous.
UN’s fintech task force fired up for sustainable development
United Nations calls on banks and firms to get digital finance flows to SDGs.
BlackRock to acquire equity stake in Envestnet
BlackRock gets 4.9% equity stake in a stock transaction totaling $123 million.
BBVA brings on Onur Genc as new CEO
He replaces Carlos Torres Vila, who will become chairman.
Top fintech stories this week – 30 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
The five attributes of a successful digital banking experience
What factors need to be considered to create powerful digital self-service apps and similar differentiators?
White paper: Three Ways Data is Changing Customer Experience in Banking
Learn how future-facing banks are using data analytics to create profitable offerings.
Roostify powers TD Bank’s digital mortgages
Bank is using DecisionBuilder lead tool to let customers find suitable loan products.
Lawsuit and customer accusations plague fintech firm WB21
Lawsuit and customer accusations plague fintech firm WB21
Risk exchange CyberGRX raises $30m in funding
Series C round led by Scale Venture Partners.
Morgan Stanley’s $15m funding FX ups Integral
Foreign exchange tech provider looking for more banking and broker action.
Paytech Modo in good mood with $13m investment
Deutsche Bank-backed firm powers on with its interoperability intentions.
Hell week sees Bitcoin price fall below $4,000
Drops to lowest this year, but some voices call for calm.
Infographic: WhatsApp messaging in the financial sector – tips to using it and staying compliant
Telemessage has some helpful messages on messaging and compliance.
Silvergate Bank files for IPO to grow cryptocurrency services
US-based bank has set a $50 million price target.
AWS goes all the way with Ellie Mae
That would be a story. This is about moving to a cloud infrastructure.
BBVA picks penguin-powered AI advisor with $9m funding
Bank’s Propel Venture Partners leads Series A in Charlie chatbot.
Case study: Citi – terms of endearment
A series of initiatives support Citi’s business clients in the quest to do business in real time.
Move beyond the electronic payment: how well do you know E-Sign?
E-Sign can save you the cost of many hundreds of thousands of first-class mail stamps.
Swift Institute calls for gender diversity in fintech
Issues call for proposals and offers €15,000 grant to deal with issue.
Top fintech stories this week – 23 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
IBM and BearingPoint bopping with regtech BPO offering
Duo targets SME market with business process outsourcing.
Bitcoin SV fights back hard in hash war
Calls out “contrived spikes and trash talk”. LOL.
Technology for the new world
Business as usual is no longer an option. You can bank on that.
Blockchain fatigue? A brief look at the Trade Information Network venture
This network does not use distributed ledger tech, but relies on CGI’s SaaS platform.
IBM and Columbia University call for blockchain start-ups
Two juicy new accelerator programmes are waiting for you.
Paytm Canada extending payment app services with Paysafe
Now users can pay for goods and services, as well as bills.
Plastiq gets $27m funding to its credit
US firm offers way to pay bills and business expenses by credit card.
Temenos covets cloud cover with NuoDB investment
Vendor ups cloud and container-native database technologies.
US regulator plays hardball over ICO securities
Yo fintech! Don’t mess with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Webinar: How to Kick-start Your Digital-First Banking Transformation
Register for a Backbase webinar, taking place on 28 November.
Paytech Sezzle sizzles with $100m line of credit
Alternative e-commerce payment system is so hot right now.
Gohenry crowdfunds £6.2m for US expansion
To teach American kids about money.
US Faster Payments Council alive and kicking
FPC plans pacey paytech for all.
