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.

FinTech Ukraine Weekly: Telecoms Cut Roaming Charges for Ukrainians; Amex Rewards Members Can Donate Points

FinTech Ukraine Weekly: Telecoms Cut Roaming Charges for Ukrainians; Amex Rewards Members Can Donate Points
FinTech Ukraine Weekly: Telecoms Cut Roaming Charges for Ukrainians; Amex Rewards Members Can Donate Points
April 08, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

This week in the FinTech Ukraine: European telecom companies have agreed to cut roaming charges on Ukrainians, and American Express is allowing U.S. card members...

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Today in FinTech: RITMO Raises $200M; Applied Blockchain Prepares for $60M IPO
Today in FinTech: RITMO Raises $200M; Applied Blockchain Prepares for $60M IPO
April 08, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, Madrid-based FinTech company RITMO raises $200 million to grow its financing and payments platform, while bitcoin mining company Applied Blockchain plans...

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Egyptian FinTech Lucky Eyes MENA Following $25M Funding Round
Egyptian FinTech Lucky Eyes MENA Following $25M Funding Round
April 08, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Nearly three weeks after Lucky, an Egyptian cash back rewards app, closed a $25 million fundraising round, the startup is planning to lead the sector...

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TechREG Weekly: Countries Are Luring Crypto Firms With Friendly Regulation
TechREG Weekly: Countries Are Luring Crypto Firms With Friendly Regulation
April 08, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Regulators are luring crypto firms with crypto-friendly regulations, or at least, they are trying to do so. The U.K. government announced new plans to bring...

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Today in FinTech Ukraine: Amex Matches Donations to Ukraine Relief Efforts; Joompay Offers Ukrainian Refugees Free Payment Accounts
Today in FinTech Ukraine: Amex Matches Donations to Ukraine Relief Efforts; Joompay Offers Ukrainian Refugees...
April 07, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In a press release published Thursday (April 7), American Express announced that U.S. card members enrolled in the Membership Rewards program can put their points...

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Today in FinTech: Bolt Buys Crypto Startup Wyre; Amex, i2c Launch Payments Platform; Adyen to Add Tap to Pay to iPhones
Today in FinTech: Bolt Buys Crypto Startup Wyre; Amex, i2c Launch Payments Platform; Adyen to...
April 07, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s FinTech News, Zilch and Experian have teamed up to share reporting of buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit data, while American Express partnered...

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FinTech IPO Index: Downtrend Continues Into Q2, Index Slides 5%
FinTech IPO Index: Downtrend Continues Into Q2, Index Slides 5%
April 07, 2022  |  IPO

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Mastercard Opens European Tech Hub in Dublin
Mastercard Opens European Tech Hub in Dublin
April 07, 2022  |  Mastercard

Mastercard has opened “One South County,” its European technology hub in Dublin, the company announced Thursday (April 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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