Zurich falls behind in bitcoin adoption
Zurich doesn't have any intention of promoting the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the world, says the City Council. Read more: www.newsbtc.com
Revalu8 lands $1.1m to empower Australia’s property buyers
Revalu8, an Australian real estate trading platform which aims to get buyers and sellers to interact more directly with each other, has raised A$1.5m...
Student loan company CommonBond lands $30m
Neuberger Berman’s private equity arm has led a $30m financing round in online student loan company CommonBond.
The firm joined existing investors August Capital, Tribeca...
Canberra urged to maintain focus on FinTech
intech leaders want the new-look federal ministry to continue with policies to help grow financial services exports to Asia and create more competition for incumbent banks. Read more: www.afr.com
Blockchain business Stratis lands investment
UK-based blockchain business Stratis has raised $100,000 from investors as it nears the closure of its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) period.
Success of FinTech startups in London is grossly exaggerated
Successful fintech: UK has some, but it's not in Silicon Roundabout, Read more: www.theregister.co.uk
Why FinTechs like TransferWise are partnering with banks
Dan Cobley, head of fintech at London venture builder company Blenheim Chalcot, talks partnerships, funding, and valuations post-Brexit. Read more: uk.businessinsider.com
You can’t have financial inclusion without digital inclusion
Technology alone is not the answer, but the promise of blockchain could act as an enabler for a decentralized global identity database. Read more: techcrunch.com
FinTech firms are a blessing for small entrepreneurs
Powered by technologies that harness big data, fintech companies are positioning themselves as viable lenders and payment solutions providers with mobile wallets and insta-loans. Read more: forbesindia.com
Why the lack of faith in South Africa’s FinTech prowess?
The fintech market worldwide is in bloom, with 2015 a record year for fintech investing worldwide. The trend holds true in Africa too, with fintech startups on the continent raising over US$55 million in 2015. Read More: disrupt-africa.com