banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.

London FinTech Raises $4M For ‘Social’ Bank

London FinTech Raises $4M For ‘Social’ Bank
London FinTech Raises $4M For ‘Social’ Bank
December 17, 2018  |  Innovation

A financial technology company called B-Social has raised £3.2 million ($4 million) in funding from undisclosed but high net-worth entities, according to reports. Get the...

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EBA: No-Deal Brexit Would Hurt UK Payment Firms
EBA: No-Deal Brexit Would Hurt UK Payment Firms
December 16, 2018  |  Brexit

Payment providers in the U.K. are not fully prepared for the chance of a no-deal Brexit, warned the European Banking Authority late last week. Get...

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Robinhood Retreats From Checking, Savings Products
Robinhood Retreats From Checking, Savings Products
December 16, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Robinhood, the FinTech that garnered a lot of attention last week after announcing a checking and savings product with 3 percent interest, has retreated from...

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BBVA, Porsche Complete $170M Loan Via Blockchain
BBVA, Porsche Complete $170M Loan Via Blockchain
December 14, 2018  |  Loans

One of the largest banks in Spain, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), has completed a $170 million (€150 million) loan with Porsche Holding using blockchain...

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TransferGo Raises $17.6M For X-Border Payments
TransferGo Raises $17.6M For X-Border Payments
December 14, 2018  |  Investments

TransferGo, an up-and-coming international money transfer company, has raised more than $17.6 million in a Series B funding round, according to a report. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Google’s Top 2018 Query Asks ‘What Is Bitcoin?’; Bitwala Debuts German Crypto Accounts
Bitcoin Daily: Google’s Top 2018 Query Asks ‘What Is Bitcoin?’; Bitwala Debuts German Crypto Accounts
December 12, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Bitwala has rolled out digital currency banking services in Germany through a partnership with a regulated FinTech firm that has a banking license, CoinDesk reported....

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How Will 5G Shake Up Banking And FinTech?
How Will 5G Shake Up Banking And FinTech?
December 12, 2018  |  Mobile

Financial institutions are in the midst of becoming more mobile, with many of those legacy operations opting to work more closely with FinTech providers to...

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FCA: UK Banks Face Cybersecurity Risks
FCA: UK Banks Face Cybersecurity Risks
December 12, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U.K. watchdog, released the findings of a study Wednesday (Dec. 12) showing that boards and management committees at companies...

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Macron, French Banks Agree Not To Raise Bank Fees
Macron, French Banks Agree Not To Raise Bank Fees
December 12, 2018  |  Europe

France’s major banks have agreed to freeze the fees they charge next year in an effort to stop “yellow vest” protests that have recently hit...

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