CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Finally, looking at Canadian “fintech” (financial technology) specifically, funding was up substantially in the first half of the year. Canadian fintech companies raised $251M through the end of H1’19, nearly double the $133M raised in H1’18. The 2019 Canadian fintech market map. Data is as of 10/8/2019.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 7, 2018

EXCLUSIVE (SAN FRANCISCO) -- Welcome back to the fintech boom. At this time last year, fintech was in a downturn. Fintech venture funding was down more than 9% year-over-year; valuations seemed stuck. But the fintech market has rebounded.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2018

In the coexisting — and sometimes colliding — worlds of FinTech and traditional financial services, a bit of collaboration often evolves. As reported by Bloomberg , the regulator at the helm of Singapore’s financials has embraced an effort to “bring together” FinTech firms and banks there.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

The FinTech startup has already created several financial services products, including cryptocurrency and stock trading, savings wallets, junior accounts and rewards. The FinTech also has a credit offer in two European markets with expectations of launching additional markets across Europe this year.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

European FinTech Revolut, which recently debuted in the U.S. with an app and debit card, is expanding its range of services into the realm of cryptocurrency trading with a big assist from Paxos. We’re proud to offer financial market infrastructure that supports an open, digital financial future.”. Revolut made its U.S.

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MARCH 23, 2018

To take stock of the cryptocurrency market, take stock? News came Friday that the wild west of cryptocurrencies — where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye, and where regulations are less than regular — might be well-governed by the stock market when it comes to governance. After a fashion.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Financial institutions are in the midst of becoming more mobile, with many of those legacy operations opting to — or at least considering — working more closely with FinTech providers to upgrade services, retain customers and acquire new ones. The debut of 5G promises to add another tool that can aid such efforts. Digital Demand.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

If 2020 taught us anything about cryptocurrencies, it’s that they’ve reached a tipping point. Or maybe that cryptocurrencies have yet to go mainstream beyond the headlines because fraud still lurks. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

The Securities & Exchange Commission ( SEC ) has moved to freeze the assets of a $12 million cryptocurrency mining and multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, Coindesk reports. In Hong Kong, 39 percent of new FinTech firms launched in the last year are now operating via blockchain, Cointelgraph reported.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Collaboration and not competition, Visa’s Senior Vice President, Global Head of FinTech Terry Angelos told Karen Webster in a discussion on the recent advancements and updates to Visa’s Fast Track program , is quite evident — particularly when one observes that a number of Visa’s partners are many that, on paper, might appear to be competitors.

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MAY 30, 2019

based FinTech startup, has raised $5.4 Funding will go to develop its API platform aimed at helping FinTechs connect to traditional banks. The open banking initiative requires banks to let FinTechs access customers’ account information. According to Plaid, more than 1,600 FinTech companies came out of the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Through the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee and Washington are looking to standardize the ways firms across traditional financial services and FinTech upstarts apply for, and are granted, licenses. Regulatory News, of the Global Type. of India.

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BankInovation

JULY 7, 2022

Shadow lenders and their repackaging of cash flows from loans into securities come with their own complexities. And cryptocurrencies, well, they can be as mind-bending as anything financial alchemists have ever dreamed up. It’s from fintech company Percent Technologies and Anzen, a new […].

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

Days after admitting to a hack that caused the loss of $32 million in cryptocurrency, Bitpoint Japan, a cryptocurrency exchange operator run by Remixpoint , said on Sunday (July 14) it has discovered an additional $2.3 This marks the eighth major cyberattack on a cryptocurrency in 2019 and is one of the largest.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Take cryptocurrencies, for instance. For FinTech firms, doing the chasing all on their own is a losing proposition. SaaS, the distribution model where providers offer a central location for their customers, can offer FinTech firms a way out of inefficient processes, say some supporters. Plugging In To Plugins.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Thanks to an increase in mobile payments precipitated by the pandemic and rising security concerns due to the Russian conflict in Ukraine, the world of financial fraud prevention is more dynamic than ever. Recently, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Act) passed the house for the third time.

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FICO

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Cryptocurrency exchange rates have skyrocketed in the past month. According to a recent report , the total of cryptocurrency related frauds and thefts stands at a staggering $7.69b. billion lost in exchange theft and security breaches, and $4.8 This includes $2.8 by Sebastian Hetzler.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

The world of FinCrime is more dynamic than ever, with fraud escalating thanks to an increase in mobile payments precipitated by the pandemic and security concerns rising over the Russian conflict in Ukraine. Cryptocurrency In general, traditional financial institutions have a low risk tolerance for banking cryptocurrency.

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APRIL 22, 2019

The Chilean government has revealed that it is looking to implement tougher regulations on cryptocurrencies and FinTech. The intrinsic value of LIFElabs.io’s platform is found in its trifecta of security, transparency, and efficiency. Chile is home to a growing number of crypto exchanges, which are currently unregulated.

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

Whether it’s simple online purchases or banking, or more complex areas like cryptocurrency or money laundering, Trevor Wingert , a senior know your customer (KYC) and anti-fraud solutions consultant for GeoGuard , told PYMNTS that rapidly changing use cases and technology highlight gaps in the current security approaches being used.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The hearing, according to the Committee on Small Business’ website , “will explore how innovators and entrepreneurs are using blockchain technology to help small businesses boost productivity, increase security, open new markets and change the way business is done.”

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BankInovation

JUNE 24, 2022

Are happy days here again for cryptocurrency?

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2020

Mastercard is expanding its Accelerate financial technology (FinTech) portfolio and is adding 11 companies to its Start Path startup engagement program, according to a Wednesday (Aug. The company said its efforts recognize “the important role FinTechs play in the world’s rapid digital transformation.”. 12) announcement.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

For example, fintech partnerships may allow us to offer services in ways we’ve not considered previously. Mergers and acquisitions in our markets may lead to opportunities to draw in new customers. Emerging options like cryptocurrency may warrant strategic consideration. ICBA Securities’ investment options. My Top Three.

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BankNXT

JULY 12, 2017

Fintech – customer trust and security on BankNXT. Brett King hosts Carl Ryden, Felipe Echandi, Sam Shawki and Penny Crosman for a show about branding, customer trust and cybersecurity, among other subjects.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

The China Securities Regulatory Commission , China’s security watchdog, is setting up a technology regulation bureau and will announce Yao Qian as its new department chief, the Chinese business publication Caijing said on Wednesday (Dec. 11), as reported by Coindesk.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The Libra Association is petitioning the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority ( FINMA ) for a Swiss payment system license for its planned Libra cryptocurrency, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Sept. Just yesterday , U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2018

There are any number of incentives for larger traditional firms to take the leap into the digital realm, to work with APIs and to move beyond the burdens of legacy technology – especially as they eye international markets. Oversight would include how firms handle security issues and, among other wrinkles, cryptocurrencies.

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JANUARY 7, 2020

China’s Guangdong province has launched a blockchain financing platform for small and medium-sized businesses, backed by OneConnect , a Chinese FinTech recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a press release. . In other crypto news , cryptocurrency tax automation software TaxBit has raised $5 million in funding.

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JUNE 11, 2019

Revolut, a FinTech startup founded in the U.K. in 2015, has expanded Apple Pay support for customers in 16 markets in Europe. Revolut offers banking services that include a prepaid debit card, P2P payments and currency and cryptocurrency exchange. among retailers and transit systems.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The Geneva-based, Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency will have to adhere to stringent regulations, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Sept. Under Secretary of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal Mandelker told Geneva reporters that all cryptocurrency projects operating in the U.S.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Formosa Financial , a treasury management system for organizations to manage their crypto assets, is collaborating with CoolBitX , a blockchain security company, a press release said on Thursday (Dec. The first phase of their partnership sees Formosa’s FMF token securing compatibility on CoolBitX’s crypto app.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While there’s been much hype surrounding venture capitalists’ growing attention on B2B FinTech, this year has largely been lackluster for the industry. million landed this week (including the blockchain company that secured most of it) below. million landed this week (including the blockchain company that secured most of it) below.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Fintel Labs, iGTB, JUDI.AI, KapitalWise, OpenDoor Securities, and Operant.AI Six of the startups come from INV Fintech, this website’s sister […]. The startups are:[link] Avocado Payments, Budgit Inc., Community Capital Technologies, Denizen Financial, Diro Inc., Exagens Corp.,

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

Also in Europe, the European financial markets regulator has said that it wants to spend one million euros to promote market stability in the region as pertains to cryptocurrencies and FinTechs. The one million euros will be spent through 2019, according to reports. Regulatory Fines, on a Global Scale.

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APRIL 30, 2018

South Korea’s Korea Credit Data, a FinTech startup that operates in the small- and medium-sized business accounting software market, said it is exploring an entrance into the world of blockchain. The involvement of the nation’s largest cryptocurrency exchange comes as the government cracks down on such firms.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

To bolster development of FinTech firms, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) wants to help startups in the crypto space to have domestic banking services, CoinDesk said. In a press release , however, the group said, “vigilant monitoring is needed in light of the speed of market developments.”.

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