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How Europe’s Leading Fintechs Are Sparking a New Wave of Startups

German neo bank N26 leads the rankings for the number of new startups created by its former alumni, while Klarna has the most fintech startups...

Former Goldman Sachs Associate Faces Insider Trading Charges

US prosecutors have charged Anthony Viggiano, a former Goldman Sachs employee, with securities fraud for allegedly providing confidential information about deals to friends via Xbox...

Ingenico and Fujitsu Collaborate on Palm Vein Payment Solutions

Fujitsu has partnered with Ingenico to make its palm vein authentication technology for in-store payments widely accessible. This collaboration integrates Ingenico's Axium range of Android...

Visa Direct Offers Instant Bank Transfers in Under a Minute

Starting next April, Visa Direct will enable funds transferred to U.S. bank accounts to be available in under a minute. This enhanced version of their...

TreeCard Secures $23 Million Funding for Eco-Friendly Wooden Debit Card

TreeCard, which offers a wooden Mastercard debit card that directs profits from merchant surcharges towards reforestation initiatives, has successfully raised $23 million in funding. This...

10 Payment Trends Shaping 2025, as Reported by Mastercard

In a preview of an upcoming Mastercard report set for early 2025, executives at the card processor indicate that generative AI is becoming vital for...

UK Criminals Sentenced for Multi-Million Pound Cryptocurrency Fraud

Four UK nationals have been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining and laundering bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies valued at tens of millions of pounds from an Australia-based...

Tweeq, a Partner of Paymentology, Secures E-Money License in Saudi Arabia

Tweeq, a fintech company based in Saudi Arabia, has obtained its e-money license from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). This development aligns with Saudi Arabia’s...

How Financial Technology Can Streamline Global Payments for a Seamless Experience

As technology has advanced, both consumers and businesses have increasingly relied on global payment services for various purposes. With the ongoing digitization of payment processes,...

Kroo, the Startup Digital Bank, Introduces 2% Interest-Bearing Current Account

Mobile-only UK bank Kroo has launched its flagship current account, offering customers 2% interest on balances up to £85,000. Kroo’s analysis of Bank of England...