PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

According to Reuters last month, “only a handful” of the 250 banks in Switzerland are able to provide deposit services to the estimated 530 blockchain startups based in Switzerland’s Crypto Valley. At the same time, some traditional FIs are exploring how to work with cryptocurrencies in addition to fiat currency.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Coinbase, the digital currency exchange, will offer bitcoin-backed cash loans to select customers as early as next month, the San Francisco-based company announced on its blog this week. Customers in 17 states have been invited to join the waitlist to borrow up to 30 percent of their bitcoin holdings.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Social Finance (SoFi), a San Francisco-based online lending startup, is holding talks about selling to a blank-check acquisition company, Reuters reported, to help it debut on the stock market. It has also begun work in stock trading and cash management accounts.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

When it comes to using loyalty points as a currency, some might underestimate the difficulty of such an application: “People kind of shrug,” Modo CEO Bruce Parker told PYMNTS.com in an interview. They think that “deploying loyalty points and redeeming them for stuff seems like something that should be pretty easy.”

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OCTOBER 3, 2018

Crypto research site Diar claims that startups in the digital currency and blockchain space have notched roughly $3.9 Ten years after bitcoin launched, it remains the go-to currency of criminals and a way for cybercrooks to wash their money. billion in funding via venture capital (VC) investments, CoinDesk reported.

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APRIL 5, 2019

People who want to use UnionBank of the Philippines ‘s (UBP’s) new bitcoin ATM will need to have an account with the bank. However, users will need to use a UBP bank account — and show a government-issued ID — to exchange funds to and from the virtual currency. For now, only bitcoin is being offered.

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JUNE 4, 2024

The latest such episode started in 2019 with the ongoing debt crisis, followed by a currency collapse and, in 2022, the fall of the scandal-ridden government of Rajapaksa. International events like Startup Weekend by Techstars, Seedstars and AngelHack, have touched down in Sri Lanka, encouraging a bloom of startups.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

FinTech startup EasyEuro — based in both Paris, France and Shenzhen, China — has closed a $4 million pre-funding deal to launch a Neobank (a 100 percent digital bank) that will target Europe and China simultaneously, the company announced in a recent blog post. The digital wallet also supports Visa, WeChat Pay, Alipay and UnionPay.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

RPA is igniting chatter in the corporate finance community as professionals explore next-level analytics and automation functionality to enhance processes like accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management and more. Another nine-digit investment round was landed by a startup this week.

Accounts Payable 77

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JANUARY 19, 2018

The government] is considering both shutting down all local virtual currency exchanges or just the ones who have been violating the law,” a representative noted. Separately, Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol told a news conference that “cryptocurrency is not a legal currency and is not being used as such as of now.”.

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APRIL 8, 2020

Hong Kong-based finance startup Neat has closed a Series A funding round and come away with $11 million, according to a press release. But Neat also focuses on other applications to enhance the uses of payroll, accounting, logistics and other kinds of software.

Currencies 94

Currencies Startups Accounting Investments 94

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

According to The Next Web , hours after moving all raised funds out of its wallet, the company shut down its website, deleted its social media accounts and kicked all users off its chat group. This time, South Korean blockchain company Pure Bit has reportedly stolen $2.7

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

But it was a Banking-as-a-Service company that led the roundup this time, with one startup looking to expand into Credit Cards-as-a-Service with its latest investment. Osome connects small and medium-sized businesses to a digital business assistant app to automate accounting, payroll and tax compliance workflows. and Hong Kong.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2018

Being a startup means constant chaos. All my startup friends have been telling me to expect this,” said Bruce Parker, founder and CEO of ModoPayments. ModoPayments isn’t the only startup riding that storm before the calm. Here’s what’s been going on in the world of startups in the month of March. ModoPayments.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2016

Russia’s love-hate relationship with digital currency continues. Now, Russia has overcome its fears and has opened the first digital currency exchange. The new exchange will provide 24/7 currency exchange services and, according to News BTC , the Russian exchange is an actual office. Try Synthetic Currency.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The new feature is called “Curve Send,” and it will allow for a person to send from any linked bank account to other people in over 25 different currencies. When someone uses Curve Send, they pick a contact and choose an account and an amount. Curve doesn’t charge fees, and the free version caps users at £500 ($650). “But

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2018

January is a month of New Year’s resolutions for the masses, and it was no different for these startups, many of which have launched or announced new ventures and expansions in the new year. This is the second device to feature the startup duo’s Garmin Pay platform. The startups aim to launch the platform by mid-2018.

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OCTOBER 1, 2019

Amsterdam FinTech startup bunq is expanding into 22 additional countries after successful launches in Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Ireland and Belgium, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday (Oct. The bunq Travel Card is a Mastercard without any foreign exchange fee, and bunq offers a true exchange rate on purchases in foreign currencies.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The whole point of startups is to do things differently than mainstream players, and that is exactly what these companies are doing with automation, interoperability and digital currency initiatives. Why are one startup’s customers calm in the face of Visa’s upcoming new chargeback rules? Chargehound. Jewel Paymentech.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

It can not only use existing resources to mobilize the enthusiasm of commercial banks but also smoothly improve the acceptance of the digital currency.”. The news outlet also reported that customers will need to hold accounts with Cielo network partners that include Criptohub or Uzzo. Crypto in Brazil. In Brazil, as many as 1.4

Banking 98

Banking Currencies Construction Startups 98

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AUGUST 5, 2020

The company combines a Mastercard debit card, mobile business account and virtual assistant into one offering, which is designed for freelancers, small businesses and startups. ANNA, which was started in 2018, has worked with Mastercard since its launch. and Ireland, said in the announcement.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The regulatory framework for bitcoin is a mess in Mexico, as it is in most countries, but Bitso, a bitcoin exchange startup, sees a future in Mexico and Latin America. ” Bitso was founded in 2014, and the startup has just raised $2.5 Bitso Eyes The Latin Market. I think those places are very interesting.” Harsh words.

Currencies 82

Currencies Startups Banking Technology 82

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2017

But off the trading floors, the news cycle carried its own pace as Walmart made cash cheaper to send, bitcoin and the blockchain got a series of thumbs down from bankers around the world and startups started feeling the burn. The receiver picking up the funds doesn’t need to have a Bluebird account. Ready for the latest?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2018

raised venture capital for their SMB-facing tools, including global payments, accounting and banking. The startup announced this week a $10 million fundraiser led by China Merchants Group, while 01VC, Yunqi Partners and Gaorong Capital also participated in the Series A round. Businesses across Asia, South Africa, the U.K. Nisa Finance.

Foreign Exchange 77

Foreign Exchange B2B Invoicing Startups 77

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

Here’s how these startups are hastening the robots’ day. The IRS is hiring and training more than 3,000 agents to enforce its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and the onus is now on the payer to collect all necessary tax documents from the payee and validate the info on those forms. Chargehound. DadeSystems.

Startups 43

Startups Compliance Accounts Payable Invoicing 43

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The Silicon Valley cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has become the first pure-play crypto startup to earn approval as a Visa principal member, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday (Feb. When customers use the Coinbase Card, the crypto is instantly converted into fiat currency, such as the pound.

Currencies 83

Currencies Startups Accounting Banking 83

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

Here’s how these startups are hastening the robots’ day. The IRS is hiring and training more than 3,000 agents to enforce its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and the onus is now on the payer to collect all necessary tax documents from the payee and validate the info on those forms. Chargehound. DadeSystems.

Startups 40

Startups Compliance Accounts Payable Invoicing 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Global payments platform Adyen is teaming up with the vertical payments startup Flywire to support the expansion of payments and receivables around the globe. Flywire’s customers are predominantly in the healthcare and travel industries and will benefit from Adyen’s extensive international reach and support of numerous currencies.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2016

Currency transfer and finding ways for consumers to avoid the inevitable fees is a hot spot for FinTech startups. Bank-to-bank transfers are one thing, but many consumers might want to transfer funds from a credit card rather than have to go to the trouble of opening a bank account. bank accounts. Revolut, a U.K.-based

Currencies 40

Currencies Foreign Exchange B2B Investments 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2019

French startup Pixpay is the first challenger bank to cater to teens, offering a debit Mastercard for cashless payments, news outlets reported on Friday (Nov. A Pixpay account can be opened by anyone 10 years old or above, and both parents and children can download the app together. The startup has raised $3.4 million (€3.1

Banking 60

Banking Foreign Exchange Startups Education 60

PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2019

TechCrunch reported this week that the seed funding was led by Quest Venture Partners, while ffVC, Magma Partners, Sidekick Fund and the Blue Startups accelerator also participated. London’s VertoFX operates a platform for businesses and banks to make cross-border payments and exchange foreign currency. based startup landed $2.23

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2021

The SEC is investigating how the San Francisco-area startup allocates revenue. . The SEC’s issue is over how Roblox recognizes revenue from the sale of its currency, Robux, according to the memo seen by Reuters. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) raised concerns, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan. 29), citing an employee memo.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2020

Colin Walsh got lots of laughs five years ago when he talked of his intention to launch a financial technology (FinTech) startup. On Friday (July 31), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced Varo Bank has been granted its full-service national bank charter. the San Francisco-based online bank, had the last laugh.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2018

In the life of a startup, there’s no better news than growth, be it across new verticals, devices or geographies. As startups such as DadeSystems , FitPay and Jewel Paymentech expand across devices and functions, Tipalti , AvidXchange and Emailage announce new growth for their local, national and global footprints.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

As had been reported, the project, which traces its genesis to 2017, would have let customers send and receive funds across virtual accounts. The initiative also would have developed digital currencies, according to the publication. The banks had been in partnership with Fujitsu.

Healthcare 76

Healthcare Startups Currencies Banking 76

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APRIL 24, 2020

The five-year-old London-based startup, which has 4 million customers in the United Kingdom, has applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a banking license. If its application is successful, Monzo would be able to offer insured deposit accounts in the U.S. Monzo Bank Ltd., Still, getting its U.S.

Banking 75

Banking Currencies Startups Numbers 75

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

It can process as well as support 1 billion user accounts and 1 billion transactions daily. In other news, Purse, a bitcoin startup, plans to close following a run that lasted for six years, CoinDesk reported. Users could buy gift cards at reduced prices with bitcoin or bitcoin cash.

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