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IXOPAY Partners with Aplauz
Payment Orchestration Embraces Conscious Spending The industry leading payment orchestration platform, IXOPAY has partnered with Aplauz, the go-to payment method for conscious spending. The strategic partnership will see IXOPAY and Aplauz provide clients with a payment solution that enables them to make every payment a conscious choice. It is also an opportunity for online merchants […]
IDnow introduces NFC based verification for digital IDs
Munich, May 20th, 2021 – IDnow a German based leader in platform-as-a-service identity verification, today announced the implementation of NFC reading capability into IDnow AutoIdent. This will offer users an even smoother and quicker verification process. The new solution will support all identification documents globally that follow the ICAO 9303 standard like ePassports and NFC supported ID […]
FinTech & The Gaming Industry
FinTech has a Midas touch and since the 2020 crisis, it has redefined the Gaming Industry. We have arrived in the era of FinTech driven Gaming Industry. Let us try to look at few numbers, in one estimation, 2020 the global gaming market had an approximate net value of 167.9 Billion USD. This value is expected […]
Why fintech companies are winning big in banking and finance
Traditional banks have long reigned over the financial services industry. When the 2008 financial crisis shook the economy this began to shift, and new restrictions were put in place to pave the way for disruptors in the finance industry and challenger banks to emerge. The new contenders — operating on tech-powered platforms and with digital features — are […]
European Payments Initiative (EPI) Podcast Series in collaboration with Netcetera and G+D – Part 2 (Video)
Our European Payments Initiative Podcast Series in collaboration with Netcetera and G+D is back, now with part 2! In the second episode of this series, we’ll be looking at what EPI might look like from an architectural point of view and how the existing infrastructure can be used to build something innovative. When thinking about […]
How Fintech Can Help Break The Health Poverty Trap
There has never been a better argument for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) than the devastating global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. As widespread infectious disease outbreaks are increasing in frequency and the number of people with chronic conditions continues to rise, we must find new ways to ensure that everyone is able to access and […]
Heckin Dogecoin? – A much wow spotlight
A gold coin reminiscent of old 8-bit video games. A shiba inu dog with a void expression on his face. Comic Sans. A visually comedic appearance is one of many things that makes Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency central to many-a Elon Musk tweet, stand out. The coin named after the classic meme is currently experiencing a […]
Freelance banking app Lili raises $55 million
Lili, a banking app designed for US freelancers and gig-economy workers, has raised $55 million in a Series B investment round led by Group 11.Offering features such as expense management, tax preparation, and no-fee accounts, Lili has doubled its account base in the past six months, claiming 200,000 users as the global pandemic forces more […]
Can fintech innovation really move economies forward?
We are now living in the thick of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), and with it has come an explosion of financial technology (fintech) innovation. Characterized by the avalanche of data produced daily, IR 4.0 brings about the complete disruption of many industries and their business models. The banking industry has undeniably experienced many shake-ups. Technology has […]
Klarna launches Small Business Impact Initiative to help SMEs recover from pandemic
Klarna has announced it is donating USD 4.5 million in free services to SMEs to aid them in recovery. According to the press release, the initiative comes in honor of Small Business Month. Therefore, between 10-31 May 2021, small businesses can apply to receive one free year of payment services and USD 40,000 worth of free media […]