iFX EXPO Asia 2024: The Ultimate Online Trading Event in Bangkok

• 6 months 4 weeks ago
• FinTech StartUps

iFX EXPO Asia 2024 is heading back to Thailand for 2+ days of B2B networking at the world’s leading online trading event. Excitement is building for this year’s iFX EXPO Asia 2024 as the leading online trading expo returns to the bustling city of Bangkok for the third time.

15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024; Ethiopia

• 6 months 4 weeks ago
• FinTech StartUps

The International Center for Strategic Alliances proudly  presents the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards  2024; Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, scheduled for August 14th, 2024. Esteemed global executives,  experts, and leaders will convene to drive the banking industry forward into a new era of  innovation and excellence. 

Bitget Added 2.9 Million New Users With $700M Capital Inflow in Q2

• 7 months 3 min ago
• Cryptocurrencies

The exchange experienced a surge in user funds, with Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), and Ethereum (ETH) holdings increasing by 73%, 80%, and 153%, respectively, over the first six months of the year. This growth coincided with the addition of 2.9 million new users to the platform. This placed Bitget among the top exchanges with the highest net positive inflows in the past quarter. Only Binance, which remains the market leader, and Bitfinex...

Trustap Secures $5.5M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Marketplace Transactions

• 7 months 1 hour ago
• Fundraising News

Trustap, the secure payment gateway for marketplace transactions, has successfully secured $5.5 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to over $9 million. This investment round was led by TX Ventures, with participation from SeedX, Partners Resolute, Aperture, and existing shareholders MiddleGame Ventures, ACT VC, Atlantic Bridge, and FurthrVC, as reported by Tech.eu.

ixigo and AU Small Finance Bank Launch RuPay Variant of Their Co-Branded Travel Credit Card

• 7 months 1 hour ago
• Credit Cards

ixigo, India's leading OTA for the next billion users, and AU Small Finance Bank, the largest Small Finance Bank of India, announced the launch of the RuPay variant for its premium co-branded ixigo-AU Small Finance Bank travel credit card, enabling UPI-based payments and rewards. This new offering is designed to bring enhanced benefits like greater convenience, wider reach, security and accessibility to modern travelers.

60% of Finance Professionals Plan to Leave the Sector as They Advise Gen-Z to Look for Job Opportunities Elsewhere

• 7 months 1 hour ago
• Consultancy

Visa and Ajman Transport Collaborate to Implement Contactless Payment on Buses

• 7 months 2 hours ago
• Payments

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, The Transportation Authority in Ajman have signed an agreement to enable the acceptance of open contactless payments on public transport buses in Ajman, in line with the emirate's smart mobility goals. The agreement allows bus passengers in Ajman to pay for their trips using Visa contactless cards or their mobile devices that support contactless payment.

lemon.markets Secures €12 Million with CommerzVentures as New Lead Investor

• 7 months 2 hours ago
• Fundraising News

lemon.markets today announced it has secured an additional €12 million in funding from CommerzVentures, Heliad, and its existing investors, including Creandum, Lakestar, Lightspeed and System.one, as they continue to pursue their ambitious goal of opening 100 million brokerage accounts. The Berlin-based FinTech provides digital brokerage and custody infrastructure, enabling any company to offer investment products.

Billtrust Teams Up with Visa to Extend Business Payments Network (BPN) Collaboration

• 7 months 2 hours ago
• Payments

Billtrust, a B2B order-to-cash and digital payments market leader, announced that it has extended its collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to support its Business Payments Network  Visa will continue to offer BPN access to its financial inst

Nuvei Introduces Off-ramping of Digital Assets to Cards via Mastercard Move in Europe

• 7 months 2 hours ago
• Cryptocurrencies

Nuvei Corporation, the Canadian fintech company, announces today a partnership with Mastercard to launch a new off-ramping solution that enables consumers in Europe to seamlessly convert their Digital Assets, including cryptocurrencies, into traditional fiat currency via debit, credit, and prepaid cards. This new functionality bridges digital and traditional finance that can be spent via Mastercard's global network.

UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Office, Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank launch joint AI Challenge

• 7 months 2 hours ago
• Artificial Intelligence

The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, the Mastercard Center for Advanced AI and Cyber Technology in Dubai, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced the launch of their inaugural AI Challenge.

All But 2 Banks Silent on Whether Victims Will Be Forced to Cover First £100 of a Fraud Claim

• 7 months 3 hours ago
• Fraud Detection

A quarter of fraud victims may end up getting no refund at all despite new rules designed to force banks to reimburse money lost in bank transfer scams, according to new research from personal finance site Finder.

Far Majority of Consumers Satisfied with BNPL and Three in Four Expect Such Loans Will Impact Their Credit Scores Positively

• 7 months 22 hours ago
• Lending

Millions of U.S. consumers have used Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans with 89% stating they are satisfied or very satisfied with the credit product. A new survey from TransUnion also revealed that 85% of BNPL users would recommend such loans to others.

Finix Launches New No-Code and Low-Code Payment Features

• 7 months 22 hours ago
• Financial

Finix, the full-stack payment processor enabling businesses to accept and send payments, today unveiled a new suite of no-code and low-code features. With Checkout Pages, Payment Links and Payout Links, Tokenization Forms, Virtual Terminals, and Merchant Onboarding Forms, Finix customers can effortlessly set up payment solutions in just minutes — no coding required.

Mastercard and the Medical Tourism Association Join Forces to Revolutionize Cross-Border Health Care Payments

• 7 months 23 hours ago
• Payments

The Medical Tourism Association will launch a one-stop platform with Mastercard payment capabilities to bring more convenience, flexibility, and trust to the medical tourism industry