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.

Fiserv To Acquire FinTech Ondot Systems
Fiserv To Acquire FinTech Ondot Systems
December 16, 2020  |  Acquiring

The FinTech Fiserv “has signed a definitive agreement to acquire” Ondot Systems, which provides a “digital experience platform” for financial institutions (FIs), according to a...

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IBM Acquires Canadian FinTech Expertus
IBM Acquires Canadian FinTech Expertus
December 15, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

IBM has acquired Montreal-based FinTech Expertus Technologies, according to a press release, in a bid to boost its hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) tech...

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London Neobank Revolut Debuts Four New Crypto Tokens
London Neobank Revolut Debuts Four New Crypto Tokens
December 11, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

London challenger bank Revolut has rolled out four new crypto tokens — EOS, OMG Network, Tezos and 0x — for users in the Europe Economic...

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New Funding Values Swedish FinTech Startup Tink At $824 Million
New Funding Values Swedish FinTech Startup Tink At $824 Million
December 11, 2020  |  Fintech Investments

A new funding round for the Stockholm-based FinTech Tink boosted the startup’s valuation over 60 percent to €680 million ($825 million), according to a CNBC...

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BitPay Seeks US Bank License
BitPay Seeks US Bank License
December 09, 2020  |  Banking

BitPay, a cryptocurrency payments firm, has filed to become a national bank in the U.S., CoinDesk reported, citing a legal notice published Tuesday (Dec. 8)....

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Pandemic, Open Banking Give Boost To Digital-Only Banking
Pandemic, Open Banking Give Boost To Digital-Only Banking
December 09, 2020  |  Digital Banking

A tech upstart – a FinTech, no less – breaking even in 2020? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Revolut’s ‘Pockets’ Tool Aims To Help People Organize Payments
Revolut’s ‘Pockets’ Tool Aims To Help People Organize Payments
December 09, 2020  |  Payment Methods

London FinTech Revolut has introduced Pockets, a new organization tool intended to help people organize their payments and better manage their spending. Get the Full...

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Banking Innovation Enters New Era; Consolidation Now The Rule
Banking Innovation Enters New Era; Consolidation Now The Rule
December 09, 2020  |  Banking

In what’s beginning to feel like something of a trend in recent years, the payments landscape has seen its latest big global consolidation. Italian payments...

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FinTech Innovation Eases B2C Sellers’ Entrance Into The B2B World
FinTech Innovation Eases B2C Sellers’ Entrance Into The B2B World
December 09, 2020  |  B2B Payments

When Home Depot announced last month its plans to acquire HD Supply Holdings, it wasn’t just a sign of expansion for the home improvement retailer....

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