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.

BitPay Seeks US Bank License

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  |  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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FIs Turn To FinTechs To Elevate Trade Finance
FIs Turn To FinTechs To Elevate Trade Finance
December 08, 2020  |  B2B Payments

While the bank-FinTech collaborative paradigm can enhance a wide array of solutions for corporate and small business end users, this week’s look at the latest...

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Synctera Brings ‘FinTech As A Service’ To Community Banks
Synctera Brings ‘FinTech As A Service’ To Community Banks
December 08, 2020  |  Banking

Bet your last application programming interface (API) that the strong suits for FinTechs as the year heads to a close are innovation and user experience....

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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Turn To Mobile Verification To Stop AML
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Turn To Mobile Verification To Stop AML
December 08, 2020  |  AML

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