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Are Dublin’s ‘Silicon Docks’ A Haven For FinTech?
Are Dublin’s ‘Silicon Docks’ A Haven For FinTech?
July 29, 2016  |  International

Ireland’s tech community is on the rise, with Dublin standing at the epicenter. As established tech giants continue to set up shop in the city...

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Number26 Becomes A Licensed Bank In Europe
Number26 Becomes A Licensed Bank In Europe
July 22, 2016  |  Digital Banking

Number26, the Berlin-based startup that is aiming to be the bank of the future, has received a full banking license to operate in Europe. On Thursday (July...

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Square Gearing Up To Expand Into Europe
Square Gearing Up To Expand Into Europe
July 20, 2016  |  Europe

Square, the payments company run by Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s CEO, could be gearing up to expand into Europe. Earlier on Monday (July 19), registration documents...

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Could Berlin Steal London’s FinTech Capital Throne?
Could Berlin Steal London’s FinTech Capital Throne?
July 07, 2016  |  International

As the Brexit fallout continues, it looks as though Berlin may be stepping up to replace London as Europe’s top FinTech capital. With the U.K....

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ING Launching Europe-Wide Banking Platform
ING Launching Europe-Wide Banking Platform
July 04, 2016  |  International

ING Group announced on Friday (July 1) that it is planning to launch a Europe-wide website that will enable its customers to handle their bank...

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Another Day, Another $40M For A Mobile-Only Bank
Another Day, Another $40M For A Mobile-Only Bank
June 22, 2016  |  International

NUMBER26, a mobile-only bank based in Berlin, announced on Tuesday (June 21) that it raised $40 million in its Series B funding round, led by...

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Samsung Pay Makes Its European Debut
Samsung Pay Makes Its European Debut
June 06, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Samsung Pay has officially launched in Spain, bringing the mobile wallet into its first European country. Samsung Pay is the first mobile payment service of...

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Austin Reed Can’t Find A Buyer, Will Close All 120 Stores
Austin Reed Can’t Find A Buyer, Will Close All 120 Stores
June 01, 2016  |  Europe

That another apparel retailer has bit the dust isn’t news in and of itself. A few times every week, the retail headlines can read like...

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Former EU Regulator Joins Uber’s Public Policy Board
Former EU Regulator Joins Uber’s Public Policy Board
May 09, 2016  |  Europe

Uber is preparing to fight bigger battles in Europe and elsewhere as an end to its regulatory battles appears to be a distant idea. To...

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