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SoftBank Shares Slide Along With Ride-hailing Stocks

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Last week, SoftBank invested $20 million in Clip, a Mexican FinTech startup that offers a mobile credit card reader for smartphones. Businesses all across Mexico have adapted the technology as a simple and low-cost way to accept payment, according to Reuters. Other investors include New York-based investment company General Atlantic.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Has to be M-O-E.

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June’s Top 12 Mobile Pay Moments

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On June 16, Samsung Pay arrived in Singapore, allowing users of Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+ and the S7/S7 Edge phones can use Samsung Pay in the region. “New advancements in technology have the potential to transform the payments landscape,” said Mark Ryan from FICO. Samsung Pay launched in Australia on June 15.

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Sizzle Of The Week: Amazon Solves The Last Mile Problem With Whole Foods

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cities – Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach – but nationwide rollout is scheduled by the end of the year. FinTech licensing: This gets streamlined a bit, as seven states sign a deal that makes it easier to offer services on a nationwide basis. It’s a start, with a nod to process.

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SoftBank Invests $20M In Mexican FinTech Clip

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Japanese capital group SoftBank has invested $20 million in Clip, a Mexican FinTech startup that offers a mobile credit card reader for smartphones. Businesses all across Mexico have adapted the technology as a simple and low-cost way to accept payment, according to Reuters.

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Finovate Alums Take Silver and Bronze at UBS Future of Finance

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Along with the other 60 regional finalists, all three companies will have access to UBS expert mentors and partners, and three months of intensive support and acceleration to get innovations market ready. .” Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, WealthForge recently added Bill Robbins as Chief Revenue Officer.

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Finovate Alums Earn Spots Among UBS Future of Finance Finalists

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SayPay Technologies , Stratos , and Wealthforge will compete for top honors at the UBS Future of Finance Challenge December 10 in Zurich. Regional Finals were held this month in Zurich, London, Singapore, and New York. ” Wealthforge was founded in 2011 and is based in Richmond, Virginia. European fintech fans!