January 2025 – Page 108

Private Markets Fintech Group Secures $15.5 Million Funding Round

The round is led by global investor FinTech Collective, with existing investors Cherry Ventures and Motive Ventures increasing their stakes. Angel investors, including founders and...

Barclays Releases Monthly ‘Scams Bulletin’

Barclays has introduced a monthly 'Scams Bulletin' aimed at informing consumers about the latest trends in criminal fraud tactics. The Bulletin compiles data from claims...

Chase UK Launches Trial for Credit Cards

JPMorgan Chase is testing a credit card product aimed at customers of its UK digital challenger bank, as reported by Bloomberg. According to sources cited...

Super App Startup Paysme Ceases Operations

Paysme, a fintech startup focused on creating a financial super app for small businesses in the UK, is shutting down. Founded in 2020 by former...

New York Files Lawsuit Against Gemini and DCG for Allegedly Defrauding Investors of $1.1 Billion

New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated a lawsuit against the cryptocurrency platform Gemini and its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), for allegedly...

US Treasury Proposes Crackdown on Crypto Mixers to Eliminate Anonymous Transactions

The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a new rule aimed at enhancing transparency in crypto mixer transactions. Crypto mixers are...

NatWest Acquires Metro Bank’s £2.4 Billion Mortgage Portfolio

NatWest has acquired Metro Bank’s £2.4 billion mortgage portfolio, which is expected to add approximately 10,000 customer accounts that will continue to be serviced by...

UK Bank Fraud Losses Exceeded £1 Billion Last Year

Fraud losses in the UK declined by four percent in 2023 but still exceeded £1 billion, according to UK Finance data. Criminals managed to steal...

Canada Halts Development of Retail CBDC

After years of research, the Bank of Canada has announced that it is "scaling down" its efforts regarding a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC)....

Another One Bites the Dust: Kikapay Folds

Kikapay, a pioneering startup in the UK’s open banking landscape, has become another fintech casualty amid shifting economic conditions. Founded in 2018, Kikapay leveraged open...