Tag: PayTech

December 14, 2023

One of the most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges situated in the United States, Coinbase, has just announced a considerable increase of its service offerings. It is also important to note that this expansion is geared towards institutional investors located outside of […]

December 12, 2023

2023 was a defining year for artificial intelligence, in particular generative AI (GenAI), which experienced a huge surge in popularity following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. As we move into 2024, Capgemini predicts AI will become “deeply rooted” […]

December 11, 2023

The world of real estate investing has been transformed by the advent of investor portals, offering a digital gateway to a myriad of investment opportunities. These platforms have made it easier for investors to discover, evaluate, and invest in properties […]

December 8, 2023

Igloo, a regional insurtech in Asia, has closed a US$36 million Pre-Series C funding round. Global investment firm Eurazeo, through its insurtech fund backed by the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif, led the investment. At the same time, Openspace and La […]

December 7, 2023

The programme showcases 40 trailblazing companies and 10 of the most trusted industry leaders across the fintech ecosystem. Companies in the 2024 cohort – the fifth edition – span from countries including Canada, Europe, the Middle East, the UK and […]

December 4, 2023

PayPal’s introduction of its native stablecoin, PayPal USD, has sparked heated debates within the crypto industry regarding its possible sway on payments and wider crypto adoption. While this step seems to be a big jump toward accepting cryptocurrencies in regular […]

December 4, 2023

Despite the industry’s constant longing for anything and everything instant, this scenario has struggled to play out in what is still a highly fragmented market. So much so that right now, only around one in 10 of all euro credit […]

December 1, 2023

Now in their 24th year, the awards acknowledge key developments in banking, finance, and technology. This year, we recognised a broad range of organisations, from established players to emerging fintech start-ups. The awards ceremony took place at the 5-star Royal […]

November 30, 2023

Throughout the month, we have focused on the latest payment innovations, upcoming payment trends and the overall future of payments. But now, we turn our attention back to the most well-established forms of payment and money: cash. As the world […]

November 29, 2023

Generative AI is rapidly altering the landscape for e-commerce professionals with applications ranging from effective supply chain management to tailored client experiences. The application of generative AI has transformed e-commerce and offered cutting-edge fixes to improve almost all facets of […]

November 29, 2023

This month, Philip takes an in-depth look at GenAI in financial services. I’ve stayed away from writing a ‘state of play’ piece on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) due to the sheer pace of change and my concern that any analytical […]

November 21, 2023

Crypto markets were subjected to a heavy dose of volatility on Nov. 21 as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and U.S. Treasury announced a $4.3-billion settlement with Binance and that former Binance CEO […]

November 17, 2023

Picus Capital, Coatue, Crane Venture Partners, Inkef, and a number of angel investors also participated in the round, with Silverflow claiming its valuation is now “substantially higher” than its Series A in 2021. Launched four years ago, Silverflow operates a […]

November 15, 2023

As the landscape of emerging technology companies continues to grow, venture capitalists (VCs) are at the forefront fuelling this expansion. There is steady flow of investment into AI startups across the globe, and, despite the demise of ‘crypto,’ with the […]

November 10, 2023

Instant payments enable people to transfer money within ten seconds at any time of the day, including outside business hours, not only within the same country but also to another European Union member state. The new instant payment rules will […]

November 8, 2023

At this exclusive new event taking place in Blackfriars, London, you’ll get essential insights into the latest AI trends including generative AI, strategies and advancements, and what the future holds for the technology, and have the unique opportunity to connect […]

November 7, 2023

The United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a rule to allow it to supervise large non-bank digital wallet and app providers. The rule is part of a larger move by the agency that has seen it extend […]

November 3, 2023

Amazon Business, a B2B e-commerce procurement platform, will now provide its sole proprietor business customers the option to select Affirm at checkout to pay for eligible goods over time. The platform says that it plans to make the payment option […]

November 2, 2023

Beginning in May 2023, Visa took part in the e-HKD CBDC pilot programme focused on simulating two use cases of interbank B2B payment flows — property payments and acquirer-merchant settlement, each tailored to the Hong Kong market. It also demonstrated […]

November 1, 2023

The equity funding round also saw participation from Bluepool Capital, and existing investors STV, Mubadala Investment Capital, PayPal Ventures and Arbor Ventures. Following the fresh fundraise, Tabby claims it has become the region’s first fintech unicorn, ahead of its planned […]