January 2025 – Page 119

Ramp Enhances Procurement Capabilities Through Venue Acquisition

Finance automation platform Ramp has expanded its procurement capabilities by acquiring the Sequoia-backed startup Venue. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed....

B2B BNPL Company Mondu Secures FCA Registration and Launches in the UK

Berlin-based B2B buy now, pay later startup Mondu has officially registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and will begin servicing 16 British clients immediately....

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...