Streamlining international payroll and large-scale payouts with stablecoin solutions. London, October 2024 — BVNK, the leading digital payment platform for global businesses, is thrilled to announce its expanded partnership with Circle, a global financial technology leader, to bring the utility of USD Coin (USDC) to a broader range of business payments. This collaboration aims to […]
Stockholm, October 2024 – In a significant move for the European venture capital landscape, Swedish entrepreneur-led VC firm Node.vc has closed its first fund with €71 million to invest in startups across the Nordics and Baltics. Node.vc joins a rising number of European funds that are driven by the motto “entrepreneurs backing entrepreneurs.” The firm’s […]
In a bold move set to transform Europe’s innovation landscape, a coalition of leading entrepreneurs and investors has launched EU Inc., a groundbreaking initiative aimed at establishing a single pan-European startup entity. This visionary effort seeks to streamline Europe’s fragmented startup ecosystems under the EU’s 28th regime, which provides a unified legal framework that simplifies […]
Diesta, a London-based B2B SaaS provider revolutionizing payment operations in the insurance sector, has secured $3.8 million in a Seed funding round. The round was led by New York-based venture capital firm FinTech Collective, with participation from Commerce Ventures, alongside existing investors Restive Ventures and SixThirty. This latest funding builds on the company’s momentum, following […]
October 2024 Klarna, the global leader in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, has announced a strategic deal to sell a significant portion of its UK loan book to a subsidiary of the US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management. This transaction is set to free up as much as £30 billion, which will be redirected […]
London, October 17, 2024 — Barclays Bank has secured a pivotal deal to acquire the General Motors (GM) credit card business from current issuer Goldman Sachs, further solidifying its position in the US consumer credit card market. The strategic acquisition, expected to complete next year, will see Barclays become the exclusive issuer of the GM […]
Stefano Capaccioli, Chartered Accountant and Founder of Coinlex, Comments on Italy’s Crypto Climate Italy, known for its rich history and culture, is becoming less welcoming to one of the world’s most transformative financial innovations—cryptocurrencies. With a maximum taxation rate of 42% on crypto-assets, Italy’s stance is seen as punitive and restrictive, driving concerns among crypto […]
Berlin, Germany – October 17, 2024 – Solaris, the leading Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform in Europe, has announced a significant workforce restructuring, which will result in the reduction of approximately one-third of its employees. The majority of these layoffs will affect its UK-based subsidiary, Contis, a key component of Solaris’ EMI (Electronic Money Institution) unit. This […]
Clearspeed’s AI-Powered Voice Analytics to Streamline Fraud Prevention and Enhance Customer Experience at RSA London, UK – Clearspeed, a leading provider of AI-powered risk assessment technology, has announced a strategic partnership with RSA Insurance to enhance fraud detection and improve the efficiency of claims processing. The collaboration brings Clearspeed’s advanced voice analytics solution into RSA’s […]
Acquired.com Fuels Growth with £4 Million Capital Raise and Strategic Leadership Appointment London, 14 October 2024 – Acquired.com, the next-generation payments platform specializing in recurring commerce, has announced a significant milestone, securing £4 million in funding from Beach Point Capital Management. Simultaneously, the company has appointed Eline Blomme as Chief Strategy and Product Officer, reinforcing […]
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