TrueLayer Raises $70 Million to Build the Most Valuable Open Banking Network on the Planet
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Open Banking, Payments
Europe’s leading open banking platform, today announced it has secured a $70m Series D investment round led by new investor Addition. The latest raise reflects the growing demand for its open banking-based services and marks another significant milestone for TrueLayer on its mission to open up finance, building an open banking network that brings together payments, financial data, and identity to redefine how people spend, save, and transact... more
Ziglu Launches Bitcoin Boost
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
Ziglu, the UK-based and FCA regulated cryptocurrency challenger, has launched Bitcoin Boost, an account that allows Ziglu users to earn interest equivalent to an annual percentage rate of 5% on their bitcoin.
Government of India and Fime Move Closer to National Mobility Scheme Roll-Out
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments
Fime has collaborated with the Government of India to develop and launch the testing infrastructure for India’s National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). Part of the national Make in India program, the ambitious initiative will deliver ‘One nation, one mobility card’ to bring unity, efficiency and smoother end-to-end travel experiences to India.
Square Announces Early Access Programme for Ireland Businesses
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments
Square, the globally trusted software, payments, and hardware solution for businesses of all sizes, today announces an Early Access Programme in Ireland, offering exclusive access to an integrated suite of tools to seamlessly sell in-person and online. This limited-space programme is now seeking SMEs across Ireland who want access to the only comprehensive solution of its kind.
HPS Completes the Acquisition of ICPS
HPS Group today announces the completion of the acquisition of ICPS in Mauritius, which was first announced on February 9th, 2021. Following the lifting of the last suspensive conditions related to administrative authorizations as dictated by the regulations in force, HPS and ICPS proceeded on April 7th 2021 to sign the reiterative deed of sale related to 80% of the shares of the company ICPS.
equensWorldline Enables First Co-Badged Wearable in Europe for Customers of KBC
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments
equensWorldline, a subsidiary of Worldline [Euronext: WLN], European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, processes contactless payments that clients of the Belgian bank-insurer KBC[1] can now execute via the first co-badged wearable in the worl
Why Crypto Digital Assets are Royalty Finance
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
On March 30 2021, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs released guidance specifically describing how crypto digital asset staking should be treated for taxation purposes. It has been assumed previously that staking comes under the umbrella of mining, thus the same guidance has applied.
London to Host First In-Person Fintech Event of 2021
Fintech Week London is back, bigger and better than ever before, with a brand-new team and event format. This July, senior decision-makers representing the most innovative companies in financial services will gather in the UK capital to discuss the position of London as a Fintech hub post-Brexit. Fintech Week London at a glance:
Dwolla Unlocks Real-Time Payments
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments
Dwolla, a modern payments platform, releases access to Real-Time Payments, an instant* payment option that can send money directly to a bank account in seconds using the RTP® Network.
At Least One Crypto ATM Is Installed Hourly, Total Global Machines To Reach 20k In Two Months
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
The remarkable rise of the cryptocurrency sector and the increasing adoption of digital assets continue to attract investors looking for ways to join the digital asset ecosystem. Therefore, cryptocurrency ATMs are emerging as one of the perfect entry points in the digital currency space based on the number of new installations globally.
MultiPay Group Launches MultiPay Merchant Services to Give SMEs Greater Control of Their Payment Technology
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments
Following the launch of MultiPay Global Solutions, to help large merchants gain control and flexibility of their payments, MultiPay Group is bringing the same couture experience and ability to accept any payment, anywhere, to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
ABN AMRO has added Google Pay to its list of payment options.
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Payments
In the second quarter of this year, ABN AMRO will be adding Google Pay to its payment options. Google has distinguished itself as an innovative partner in the field of payments in recent years, and its Wallet solution is used widely around the world. ABN AMRO clients will soon be able to pay quickly and easily for in-person, in-app and online purchases using their Android smartphone within the ABN AMRO app, at no extra charge.
BrightPay Brings Fast, Secure Payments to Payroll, Powered by Modulr
BrightPay, the leading payroll software provider, has today announced it has partnered with the FinTech Modulr to offer a fast, secure and easy way to make payments part of payroll. Powered by Modulr’s direct access to critical payments infrastructure, the integration will enable BrightPay to enhance their current software with a seamless and secure way for users to make payments at the same time as running payroll.
IXOPAY colloborates with Vyne
The strategic partnership will see IXOPAY and Vyne provide clients with a payment solution that enables them to connect to the most relevant payment methods for the markets they sell in. Clients will have access to “direct from account” payments from across Europe with just one connection.
Open Banking Brand Nuapay Acquired by EML
- 3 years 6 months ago
- Open Banking, Payments
Sentenial Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Sentenial”), and its Open Banking brand Nuapay, have been an early mover in the emerging Open Banking and Account-2-Account (“A2A”) payments sector in Europe. The acquisition broadens the EML product suite and positions EML to be able to take advantage of rapid scale growth in the Open Banking sector in Europe and to expand the capability across all regions.
