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Blockchain Africa Conference 2021: Beyond the Hype, Goes Online
- Bitcoin Events -
- 21/01/2021
Blockchain Africa Conference 2021 organisers, Bitcoin Events, have announced that due to the global coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on travel and the uncertainty of the current environment, the 7th annual conference, will be hosted online this year. The event comes as collective sentiment about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continues
Open innovation with Cielo – a story of transformation.
- Paulo Caffarelli -
- 21/01/2021
For more in-depth insights, discussions and expert opinions on all things Fintech, check out the latest issue of PCN Magazine. Emerging Markets Open Banking, innovation and adversity When the EU’s 2007 Payment Services Directive (PSD) called for a single payment market with more innovation and security, it heralded the
Aion Bank and Vodeno partner with Form3 to disrupt banking and change the way we think about finances
- Form3 -
- 20/01/2021
Aion Bank, a new full-service digital bank, and Vodeno, a cloud-based banking-as-a-service platform, have partnered with cloud-native payments technology specialists Form3 to implement their next-generation payments platform and deliver real-time payment processing, clearing and settlement for Aion’s European members. Aion Bank offers an all-inclusive approach to banking, which gives
Swiss fintech startup raises €25M to push new subscription-based business model across Europe
- Silicon Canals -
- 20/01/2021
Zurich-based fintech startup Numbrs claims to work with the mission to aggregate and neutrally analyse all financial information to help their users live a healthier financial life. Now, the company announced that it closed a funding round in December 2020. Eyes to accelerate growth Numbrs announced the completion of its fundraising
German fintech startup Moss, that provides a corporate credit card for your entire spend, raises €21M at a valuation of €100M
- Silicon Canals -
- 19/01/2021
A Berlin-based credit card fintech company, Moss, has reportedly raised €21M in its Series A round of funding led by early Facebook investor Peter Thiel’s US-based firm Valar Ventures. With this funding, the startup is now valued at €100M within just six months after its launch. The round also saw participation from
Konsentus acquires Open Banking Europe from PRETA
- Konsentus -
- 19/01/2021
UK, 18th January 2021: Konsentus announced today that it has acquired Open Banking Europe S.A.S. from PRETA. Open Banking Europe S.A.S., a 100% owned subsidiary of Konsentus Limited, will remain a separate operating entity which will continue to be led by John Broxis. The software solutions of Open Banking Europe
Culture Shift Report Finds Trust Is the Key Factor for a Happy Workforce in Finance
- Polly Harrison -
- 18/01/2021
While some financial sector bosses have welcomed remote working with open arms, others have struggled to trust their employees to work autonomously with some even ramping up on surveillance to track exactly what their workforce is doing. This may, however, be problematic for organisations looking to attract and retain
UBS in talks to invest $400 million in India’s Paytm
- Finextra -
- 18/01/2021
UBS is in talks to invest $400 million in Indian digital payments startup Paytm, according to Bloomberg. A fund run by UBS’s asset management arm is in discussions to buy a stake in Paytm alongside some of the Swiss bank’s clients, according to people close to the talks. UBS
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Blockchain Africa Conference 2021: Beyond the Hype, Goes Online
- Bitcoin Events -
- 21/01/2021
Blockchain Africa Conference 2021 organisers, Bitcoin Events, have announced that due to the global coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on travel and the uncertainty of the current environment, the 7th annual conference, will be hosted online this year. The event comes as collective sentiment about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continues to rise, along with meaningful implementations of the technology in both the public and private sectors. The industry seems to be moving towards a more mature phase, less susceptible to hype and speculation. Blockchain technology is rapidly maturing as companies look to leverage its power to develop and implement robust,
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