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Fintech investment builds on momentum and is set for record year
Fintech is continuing to enjoy popularity with investors who see it as a sector with excellent prospects for sustainable growth. The sector’s rise last year against a backdrop of great uncertainty has continued in 2021, with strong investment volumes gaining momentum....
ASTRALIS ENTERS NEW MAIN PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH CRYPTO EXCHANGE BYBIT
Astralis and Bybit team up Esports organization Astralis and crypto exchange Bybit presents a new, three-year partnership deal bringing Bybit’s logo on the front of Astralis’ Counter-Strike jerseys. With the aim to deepen the bond between some of the fastest-growing...
MARQETA LAUNCHES RECYCLED PLASTIC CARD INITIATIVE TO OFFSET PLASTIC FOOTPRINT
As part of our effort to reduce our plastic footprint and focus on plastic neutrality, we’re excited to announce a new initiative that offers our customers the choice to issue physical cards made with recycled plastic through our platform. We’ve partnered with...
Finastra and Salt Edge collaborate to provide a more personalised banking experience
Finastra today announced its collaboration with Salt Edge to improve the speed of compliance with PSD2 and other global open banking standards, for banks and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) worldwide. The integration of the Salt Edge SaaS solution, Open Banking...
Žltý melón and Salt Edge partner for open banking-enabled lending
Žltý melón, a Slovak P2P lending platform, joined forces with Salt Edge, leader in developing open banking solutions, to implement PSD2-integrated access to clients’ bank data and streamline the loan application journey. Current uncertain market conditions created an...
Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds
The hacker behind one of the largest cryptocurrency heists to date has returned almost half of the $600m (£433m) stolen assets. On Tuesday, the firm affected, Poly Network wrote a letter on Twitter, asking the individual to get in touch "to work out a solution". The...
BUKALAPAK SELECTS VESTA TO ENSURE SAFE AND SECURE TRANSACTIONS FOR CONSUMERS ACROSS INDONESIA
Vesta, the only instant, end-to-end transaction guarantee platform for online purchases, today announced it has been selected by Bukalapak, one of Indonesia's largest technology companies. Bukalapak will leverage Vesta’s comprehensive fraud solution to maximize...
Curve appoints Renata Sumskaite as CEO and Head of Lithuania to drive innovation and growth in European Union
Fast-growing financial super app Curve announces the appointment of Renata Sumskaite as CEO and Head of Curve Lithuania, in a move that cements its growth strategy from an EU-licensed base. The Lithuanian office represents a gateway to frictionless trade for Curve and...
Vyne appoints Luke Flomo as Chief Revenue Officer
Vyne, the account-to-account payments provider for merchants, has today announced the appointment of Luke Flomo as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The strategic hire brings with him a wealth of scaleup experience having previously held senior roles with fintech...
Curve Announces Cashback for a YEAR with its New Referral Scheme
Curve, the fast-growing financial super app that consolidates your cards into one smart card, is announcing the expansion of its customer referral scheme and rewards programme. As the UK is beginning to rebound from Covid-19 and the focus is shifting towards getting...