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Blockchain & Crypto

Polygon Introduces Decentralized Zero-Knowledge ID Product

One year after the launch of the Polygon L2 protocol in a closed environment, the blockchain presented its decentralized ID solution that uses zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs)

Fintech & Ecommerce

BNPL Provider Zip Exits Markets and Sells Assets in a Rewind of Global Expansion Plans

Australian BNPL firm Zip has reconsidered its plans for international expansion after a 95% stock slump

Fintech & Ecommerce

Fintech myPOS Launches New Products for SMEs

UK-based fintech platform myPOS has launched the next generation of myPOS Go device that allows even micro SMEs to take their business to the new level

Blockchain & Crypto

Hundreds of Bitcoin ATMs Go Off the Grid in 60 Days

In January 2023, the global Bitcoin ATM network declined by 289 machines, with the number of crypto ATMs further cut down in February by 123 machines

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard and Google Launch Google Pay in Kuwait

Mastercard joined Google to strengthen digital payment capabilities in Kuwait with Google Pay offering

Finance & Economics

E-commerce Aggregator Una Brands Lands $30 Million

Una Brands, a Singapore-based e-commerce aggregator, announced the attraction of investment funds for $ 30 million following the results of the Series C financing round.

Finance & Economics

Remitly Ditches Banking App Passbook

Remitly, a company that specializes in money transfers, is closing Passbook, an online bank account for immigrants from the United States.

Finance & Economics

Mantl Signs Financial Plus Credit Union

Financial Plus, a $1.2 billion credit union with 11 branches in Michigan, announced the start of a partnership with Mantl, a leading provider of account creation solutions.

Finance & Economics

UK Challenger and Specialist Bank SME Lending Hits Record High

In 2022, applicant banks and specialized banks in the UK provided more loans to small businesses than traditional large players in the relevant services market.

Finance & Economics

First Fidelity Bank Unveils BaaS Offering

First Fidelity Bank (FFB), a 100-year-old community bank headquartered in Oklahoma City, announced the launch of a next-generation Banking as a Service (BaaS) product.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Reports $1 Billion Loss

Swedish BNPL giant Klarna reported losses for 2022.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Trade Finance Platform Marco Secures $200 Million Credit Facility

Marco announced the receipt of a $200 million credit line from MidCap Financial, a leading mid-market lender and a specialist in private loans based on Castlelake global assets.

Finance & Economics

Startup Zipzero Raises £1 Million

Zipzero, a British consumer app, has announced that it has managed to attract initial funding of 1 million pounds.

News

Payments Intelligence Startup Pagos Raises $34 Million

Pagos, a payment analysis startup, announced the attraction of $34 million in investments following the results of the Series A funding round.

Finance & Economics

Banco Sabadell to Sell Payments Arm to Nexi

Spanish bank Banco Sabadell announced the sale of 80% of the shares of its Paycomet payment division to the Italian company Nexi.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna to Introduce Charges for Late Payments

Swedish fintech company Klarna has announced the start of charging late payments from customers in the UK.