Kima, the asset-agnostic, peer-to-peer money transfer and payment protocol, launches its SDK to create a unified financial settlement layer. By building its protocol around direct money transfers via blockchain addresses and bank accounts, rather than smart contracts, Kima eliminates technical dependencies and vulnerabilities while welcoming blockchains and traditional financial institutions whose infrastructures are incompatible with smart contracts.

Magnifi, the AI-powered co-pilot for sensible investors from TIFIN, has launched a new feature that allows it's over 20,000 subscribers now get AI help to not only manage investments held within their Magnifi brokerage accounts but now also from assets held in external accounts.

Tulip, a leading provider of cloud-based retail solutions, and Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, have joined in a strategic partnership that brings together Tulip’s expertise in retail POS solutions and Stripe’s cutting-edge payment technology, offering a new era of enhanced and frictionless payment experiences for retailers and, most importantly, their customers.

Swift published the results of a global survey of 7,000 consumers and small businesses on attitudes to low-value cross-border payments, finding that security and transparency are the most important factors when sending money internationally. 

Nine months after announcing its seed round, mattilda, a Mexico City–based company providing collections management and payment processing for private schools, is back with a $19 million Series A investment.

In the follow-on round, GSV Ventures is leading the new capital infusion this time and is joined by FinTech Collective, which led the seed, and Dila Capital. The company has now raised a total of $39 million.

The introduction and explosive expansion of cryptocurrencies in recent years have completely changed the financial landscape. Cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH (and many others) have attracted a lot of interest and appeal! Everyone is well aware that cryptocurrencies have the potential to disrupt existing financial institutions, grant individuals financial freedom, and generate speculative riches. This article will examine cryptocurrencies as a novel means of achieving financial security.

As per the report by Global Market Insights, Inc. “Worldwide Alternative Financing Market was valued at USD 10 billion in 2022 and will surpass a revenue collection of USD 40 billion by 2032 with an annual growth rate of 15% over 2023 to 2032.” 

Revolut, the global financial super app with more than 30 million customers worldwide, has launched ‘Experiences’ - an in-app marketplace for tours, activities, and attractions, giving users the opportunity to book their travel experiences directly in the Revolut app and receive up to 10% cashback (T&Cs apply), great rates and no booking fees charged by us. So you've got more money for when you're away.

Santander has received three global awards for the first time at the 2023 Euromoney Awards for Excellence: ‘World’s Best Bank for SMEs’; ‘World’s Best Bank for Financial Inclusion’ and ‘World’s Best Bank for the Emerging Markets’.