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FinTech Startup Revolut Raises $80M In New Funding, Now Valued At $5.5B

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The latest infusion of cash comes from TSG Consumer Partners , a San Francisco-based private equity company, TechCrunch reported. Revolut is also backed by Index Ventures, the global venture capital firm with dual headquarters in San Francisco and London, and a half dozen others. London startup mobile bank Revolut Ltd.

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Uber Creates Uber Money Team In India With FinTech Focus

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In a move that bolsters its financial technology presence in India, Uber has put an Uber Money team into place in Hyderabad. Uber Money teams are also located in Palo Alto, Amsterdam, New York and San Francisco tech centers, Livemint reported.

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Brex Offers FDIC Insurance, Adds Chief Legal Officer

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Brex , the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). Her role will include legal and compliance oversight including the company affiliate, Brex Treasury LLC, a Securities and Exchange-registered broker-dealer.

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Visa to face U.S. antitrust suit over plaid acquisition

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accusing Visa of trying to buy the financial-technology firm to eliminate an emerging threat to its online debit business. The Justice Department said in an antitrust complaint filed Thursday in federal court in San Francisco that the deal for Plaid […]. Justice Department sued to block Visa Inc.’s

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Rises After Recent Crash; IRS Delivers New Rules For Crypto Investors

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As the operator of the Swiss financial market infrastructure, we welcome the initiative of the SNB and the BIS to conduct more research into innovative financial technologies in Switzerland. percent rate.

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FinovateSpring 2017 Live Blog – Day 2

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From their web site: Capsilon provides comprehensive digital mortgage solutions that enable mortgage companies to increase productivity and lower costs, while ensuring compliance. He has more than 30 years of experience in financial technology and is a recognized leader in financial and technology marketing.

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LendingClub Settles With SEC, DOJ

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As technology continues to provide more creative means for financial transactions, so, too, must financial technology companies be careful to abide by the rules that ensure stability and fairness in these emerging markets.” LendingClub has agreed to pay a $2 million civil penalty to settle the matter. “As The Aftershocks.

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