Tag: BBVA
BBVA completes cross-border instant payments
BBVA completes its first cross-border real-time payments using Ripple's blockchain technology with eyes on B2B payments. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Simple’s move to new bank API leaves some customers stranded
Simple, the Portland-based branchless bank founded in 2009, has discovered that moving accounts to its parent bank’s API is not that simple. Read more: paybefore.com
BBVA creates global head of data role
BBVA has installed veteran David Puente as global head of data. Read more: www.finextra.com
Spanish bank BBVA joins Hyperledger blockchain project
Spanish banking conglomerate BBVA has become the latest member of the Hyperledger blockchain project. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Atom Bank announces £83m from BBVA with more on the way
The round takes Atom’s total funding to £219m and values the Durham-based company at £261m and gives BBVA a 29.5% stake in the business. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
FinTech investor Ribbit Capital looks for $300m for new fund
The Wealthfront, Avant, and Funding Circle backer is looking for $300m, according to an SEC filing. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Atom Bank grabs £113m more funding from BBVA
Spanish banking giant BBVA is further increasing its stake in Durham, UK-based challenger bank Atom Bank as part of the company’s new £250m round. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
BBVA enlists Oracle for mobile account opening
BBVA is using Oracle Communications technology to enable customers to open new accounts via their mobile devices in minutes. Read more: www.finextra.com
Atom Bank goes atomic with £100m funding plan
UK challenger bank Atom plans to raise almost £100m in equity investment to support its ambitions for growth. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
BBVA: Blockchain regulation needs to move beyond bitcoin
Spanish banking group BBVA has released a new research note on the subject of bitcoin and blockchain regulation. Read more: www.coindesk.com