Russian social media site VK preps payments push
Part of a larger strategy to break into financial services.
Part of a larger strategy to break into financial services.
The industry’s complexity makes it harder for blockchain to be implemented.
Four-day collaborative trial and 300 transactions.
It’s called a16z crypto and seeks to tap into the latest craze.
The funding nearly doubles its total capital to $18.5 million.
Security and esignature company teams with authentication firm.
US firm unveils new look and multi-screen experience.
Lugano-based exchange backed by a $50 million liquidity pool.
US-based National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions makes its choice.
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Domestics risks, other than Brexit, remain low.
It brings the tech investor’s assets to over a billion.
Banks seek to define their role amidst all the new kids on the block.
Joblift has compared the UK’s financial sector job market with Germany.
Wants to become a banking partner for cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
Password manager platform launches Inbox Security Scan.
You’ve been warned.
More than 100 start-up teams begin the programme.
Business account provider targets 5m people in self-employed sector.
Two telcos in lovely Latin American liaison.
Comes with £14.5m investment.
Part of its digital expansion strategy, focused on mobile features.
Banking and Trading National Committee says September will see its full release.
Identity security solutions provider buys API cybersecurity company.
Five Degrees’ core banking solution Matrix is at the centre.
Customers can pay their bills using cash. Whatever next.
Mobile activity by customers has prompted the society to invest in the sector.
London-based firm is inspired by WordPress and Magento.
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Stellar is more interested in the developers rather than its technology.
Offering automated, digital cash deposits and savings.
Will provide support to Middle East start-ups.
GMEX consortium investment in Mindex project amounts to $35 million.
Project includes Santander, BBVA, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank and Societe Generale.
16 foreign currencies available, and more to come.
Follows the completion of a public consultation.
A mobile application for openings and break-ups.
Participants in round include JadeValue Fintech, Yeoman’s Capital and Polymath.
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