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.

The 100 Unicorns Born in EMEA in 2021
The 100 Unicorns Born in EMEA in 2021
December 31, 2021  |  International

Startup scenes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are buzzing with activity, attracting major venture capital investment this year that has led to...

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FinTech Lender CRIF Teams with Swoop for Custom SMB Loan Products
FinTech Lender CRIF Teams with Swoop for Custom SMB Loan Products
December 29, 2021  |  Partnerships

FinTech lender CRIF Realtime is partnering with business funding and savings platform Swoop Funding, to help drive credit and loan products to the U.K.’s 5.9...

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Kenya Looks to FinTech, Credit Union Convergence to Advance Growth
Kenya Looks to FinTech, Credit Union Convergence to Advance Growth
December 29, 2021  |  International

Credit unions have served as a financial backbone to millions of households in Africa for decades, with some 39,000 organizations across the continent providing small...

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FinTech Challenger Bank Chime’s Claims of No Fees Hold up Under Scrutiny
FinTech Challenger Bank Chime’s Claims of No Fees Hold up Under Scrutiny
December 29, 2021  |  Banking

FinTech challenger bank Chime can continue using terms like “no overdraft fees” and “no hidden fees” after the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National...

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Israeli FinTech PayMe Wants to Tap Into EU “Gold Rush”
Israeli FinTech PayMe Wants to Tap Into EU “Gold Rush”
December 29, 2021  |  International

Israeli FinTech PayMe is planning to expand into the European market, capitalizing on a change in regulations that have led to a “gold rush.” Get...

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Indian FinTech Slice Plans to Hire 800 People Next Year To Expand BNPL, Credit Products
Indian FinTech Slice Plans to Hire 800 People Next Year To Expand BNPL, Credit Products
December 28, 2021  |  International

Indian FinTech Slice on Tuesday (Dec. 28) said it’s planning to hire almost 800 new employees next year, canvassing its operations, design, product and engineering...

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Digital Trust Platform MetaMap Raises $70M 
Digital Trust Platform MetaMap Raises $70M 
December 28, 2021  |  Investments

The FinTech MetaMap has raised $70 million in Series B funding as it plans to expand its operations in India.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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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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