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.

Crypto Firm Cornerstone Acquires Payments Company Paydrop
Crypto Firm Cornerstone Acquires Payments Company Paydrop
March 28, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Cornerstone Global Management, a FinTech that turns payroll into cryptocurrency, has acquired payments company Paydrop, the company announced in a news release Monday (March 28)....

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Today in FinTech: Ola Buys Digital Bank; Alt Finance Needs Stronger ID Security
Today in FinTech: Ola Buys Digital Bank; Alt Finance Needs Stronger ID Security
March 25, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, ride-hail firm Ola acquires challenger bank Avail Finance, while Relay Payments launches a payments solution for the fleet industry. Plus, a...

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Today in FinTech Ukraine Daily: UkraineDAO Raises $6M in NFT Sale; Netguru Announces Initiatives
Today in FinTech Ukraine Daily: UkraineDAO Raises $6M in NFT Sale; Netguru Announces Initiatives
March 25, 2022  |  International

Today in the FinTech Ukraine, Ukraine’s decentralized autonomous organization raised $6 million for a Ukrainian flag nonfungible token with proceeds to support the war-torn country;...

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This Week in FinTech Ukraine: Amazon Launches Employment Support Program for Refugees
This Week in FinTech Ukraine: Amazon Launches Employment Support Program for Refugees
March 25, 2022  |  International

This week in FinTech Ukraine, Amazon announces an employment support program for Ukrainian refugees, and Rakuten unveils a charity fund. Get the Full Story Complete...

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India’s Ola to Acquire Neo Bank Avail
India’s Ola to Acquire Neo Bank Avail
March 25, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Indian ride-hailing platform Ola is set to acquire Avail Finance, a neo-bank founded by the brother of Ola’s co-founder. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Say Hello to the New ‘Customer Centric’ Bank
Say Hello to the New ‘Customer Centric’ Bank
March 25, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Financial services, as an industry, has a bit of ham in the pan problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Tailored Payments Solutions Unlock Growth for Underserved Self-Employed Segment in Africa
Tailored Payments Solutions Unlock Growth for Underserved Self-Employed Segment in Africa
March 25, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs play a critical role in the overall development of most economies, particularly in emerging regions like Africa. Get...

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Today in FinTech: Kadmos Eyes New Sectors; Chetwood Acquires Yobota
Today in FinTech: Kadmos Eyes New Sectors; Chetwood Acquires Yobota
March 24, 2022  |  Technology

Today in FinTech news, Kadmos is eyeing new industries as it secures seed funding, while Chetwood Financial acquires Yobota. Plus, new unicorn Clara expands into...

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Shorooq Partners Launches $150M Seed Fund
Shorooq Partners Launches $150M Seed Fund
March 24, 2022  |  Investments

Shorooq Partners, a United Arab Emirates-based early-stage venture capital firm that serves the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region, has launched the second edition...

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