Tag: India
Banks and FinTech startups: more value in cooperation than rivalry
Call it a priority or marriage of convenience, what seemed unthinkable a few years back is now the most preferred option for both banks and startups. Read more: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Putting the smarts back into travel payments
The latest Tracker features news on new mobile payment efforts from developers around the industry. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Akseleran launches as Indonesia’s first equity crowdfunding platform
Despite the market inclination towards charity crowdfunding, Akseleran remains optimistic of the business prospect. Read more: e27.co
Airpay picks up $3.6m for enterprise payments
Enterprise payments service Airpay has picked up $3.6m as part of its Series A from Kalaari Capital. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Snapdeal pumps $20m into payments arm FreeCharge
Indian payments app FreeCharge has received $20m from its parent company Snapdeal and announced a new CEO. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Transactions on Paytm now insured via free insurance cover
Paytm announced a free of cost insurance cover for users’ e-wallets. Read more: www.thetechportal.com
Blockchain startups make final 12 for Yes Bank’s FinTech accelerator
Yes Bank will launch its inaugural accelerator program for FinTech startups today. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Credy looks to digitize personal lending in India
Lending platform Credy is looking to change the way people gain access to personal loans in India. Read more: www.techcrunch.com
Paytm can be used as a payment channel for digital services
Paytm has now started recurring payments service for the companies working on a digital-subscription model for generating revenues. Read more: www.thetechportal.com
Lack of regulations see bitcoin pyramid schemes rise in India
As bitcoin gains awareness in India, bitcoin-based MLM and pyramid schemes have predictably followed suit. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com