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Nium and FINCI Team to Boost International Payments

Nium and FINCI Team to Boost International Payments
Nium and FINCI Team to Boost International Payments
February 01, 2022  |  International

FinTech company FINCI has partnered with Singapore-based payments and card-issuance provider Nium to utilize Nium’s offerings across Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, the Middle East and...

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Solana Trading Platform PsyOptions Acquires Tap Finance
Solana Trading Platform PsyOptions Acquires Tap Finance
February 01, 2022  |  Acquisitions

PsyOptions, an options trading platform based on the Solana network, has acquired Tap Finance in an effort to add structured investment to its offerings, the...

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Today in B2B Payments: Biller Joins Banking Circle; CFOs Focus on Making Data-Driven Business Decisions
Today in B2B Payments: Biller Joins Banking Circle; CFOs Focus on Making Data-Driven Business Decisions
February 01, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, Biller is joining Banking Circle’s financial services, and today’s chief financial officer is focusing on scaling businesses and making data-driven decisions....

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FinTech Airwallex Adds New Hires for Business Development, Crime Compliance
FinTech Airwallex Adds New Hires for Business Development, Crime Compliance
February 01, 2022  |  Personnel

FinTech Airwallex is growing its U.S. team with two new hires: Ravi Adusumilli as SVP global head of partnerships and business development, and Jas Randhawa...

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Announcing Crypto Trading Tax and Digital Rupee Plans, India Makes Clear Payments Are Out
Announcing Crypto Trading Tax and Digital Rupee Plans, India Makes Clear Payments Are Out
February 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

India’s finance minister just announced that India’s next budget will include a 30% tax on cryptocurrency, suggesting a long-feared total ban is likely off the...

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New FDA Rule Could Trigger Blockchain’s Adoption in Food Tracking
New FDA Rule Could Trigger Blockchain’s Adoption in Food Tracking
February 01, 2022  |  Blockchain

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas said the in-progress rule changes at the agency are likely to...

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Amount Snaps Up Linear to Power Loan Origination Programs
Amount Snaps Up Linear to Power Loan Origination Programs
February 01, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Banking tech provider Amount is acquiring small business and account origination platform Linear Financial Technologies for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced on Tuesday (Feb....

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GWI Secures $180M for Audience Insights SaaS Platform
GWI Secures $180M for Audience Insights SaaS Platform
February 01, 2022  |  Investments

Audience insights software company GWI has raised more than $180 million in Series B funding, bringing the value of the firm to $850 million, the...

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Chargebee Raises $250M at $3.5B Valuation
Chargebee Raises $250M at $3.5B Valuation
February 01, 2022  |  Investments

Subscription management platform Chargebee has reached a valuation of $3.5 billion following a $250 million funding round, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 1). Get the Full...

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