FinTech

Financial technology, often shortened to fintech, is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is an emerging industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance.

Ant Group to Shutter Xiang Hu Bao Mutual Aid Platform
Ant Group to Shutter Xiang Hu Bao Mutual Aid Platform
December 28, 2021  |  International

China’s Ant Group plans to close its Xiang Hu Bao mutual aid platform next month, a move that comes as the country’s government continues its...

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Dogecoin: The Meme-Coin’s Eight Part ‘Trailmap’ Leads to the Point of Sale
Dogecoin: The Meme-Coin’s Eight Part ‘Trailmap’ Leads to the Point of Sale
December 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Dogecoin Foundation wants you to take dogecoin seriously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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VC Investment in French Startups Doubles in 2021 to Hit $11.3B Despite Funding Gap Between Regions
VC Investment in French Startups Doubles in 2021 to Hit $11.3B Despite Funding Gap Between...
December 27, 2021  |  International

Recent data from Dealroom, supported by France’s startup movement La French Tech, has revealed that the combined enterprise value of French startups founded since 2000...

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Africa’s FinTech Startups Are Booming … Except in Morocco
Africa’s FinTech Startups Are Booming … Except in Morocco
December 27, 2021  |  International

While Africa’s FinTech startup industry is booming, one country — Morocco — seems to be lagging behind, according to a report Monday (Dec. 27) by...

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FactSet Acquires CUSIP Global Services for $1.9B 
FactSet Acquires CUSIP Global Services for $1.9B 
December 27, 2021  |  Acquisitions

The financial information and analysis provider FactSet announced Monday (Dec. 27) in a press release it will acquire CUSIP Global Services (CGS) from S&P Global...

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FinTech Oportun Completes Acquisition of Banking Platform Digit
FinTech Oportun Completes Acquisition of Banking Platform Digit
December 22, 2021  |  Acquisitions

Fintech Oportun has acquired neobanking platform Digit, which provides automated savings, investing and banking tools, the companies announced Wednesday (Dec. 22). Get the Full Story...

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Dubai FinTech iBLOXX Granted License to Trade Crypto
Dubai FinTech iBLOXX Granted License to Trade Crypto
December 22, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

FinTech firm iBLOXX was granted a license for proprietary trading in cryptocurrency commodities by the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC), according to a press release...

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DigniFi CEO: Embedded Finance the Cornerstone of Auto Industry Innovation
DigniFi CEO: Embedded Finance the Cornerstone of Auto Industry Innovation
December 22, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The shift to digitization and embedded finance is transforming every industry, and the auto business is no different. The newfound ability to offer financing at...

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Cross-Border FinTech Startup TapTap Send Raises $65M
Cross-Border FinTech Startup TapTap Send Raises $65M
December 21, 2021  |  Startups

Cross-border FinTech platform Taptap Send announced Monday (Dec. 20) that it has raised $65 million in a Series B funding round led by Spark Capital....

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