Tag: Netherlands
Crowdfunding in the Netherlands grows by 33%
In 2016 a total of €170 million was raised through crowdfunding in the Netherlands. This sets a new all-time high for the crowdfunding market. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Five Degrees rakes in €10m for core digital banking tech
Digital banking technology provider Five Degree has raised €10m in a new round of funding led by Karmijn Kapitaal. 5Square and Velocity Capital also participated. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
ING pulls plug on P2P payments app Twyp
Twyp accounts in the Netherlands will officially close on 15 December and be blocked from that point on. Read more: www.fintechranking.com
Wirecard and Benelux BV issue online pre-paid card
Consumers can top-up their accounts online, they get a free IBAN, users can redeem to their bank account and they can do card to card transfers. Read more: www.finextra.com
ABN Amro joins R3 blockchain consortium
The Dutch bank is an investor in blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings and is working with local academics on applications of the technology. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Kashcoin, a bitcoin alternative for the music industry goes live
Kashcoin is announcing the launch of their Music industry focused cryptocurrency. Read more: www.prnewswire.com