Tag: US
Hedley announces crowdsale of Vulture Capital cryptocurrency
New York-based Hedley Productions that uses Vulture Capital’s digital currency has launched an Ethereum-based crowdsale of the cryptocurrency to finance a new feature film. Read more: www.econotimes.com
Lendio see 86% growth in loans, passes $250m milestone
Online loans marketplace Lendio is reporting strong growth for Q2 2016, with the value of loans facilitated through the platform increasing by 86% year on year.
FIS and Arkansas Gov. extend VC FinTech accelerator
A global leader in financial services technology, and the office of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson have committed to extending the VC FinTech Accelerator program until 2018. Read more: www.businesswire.com
EquiLend buys Automated Equity Finance Markets
Securities lending platform EquiLend has bought Automated Equity Finance Markets (AQS) and its securities lending technology systems.
Wonga and Zoopla founders back mobile bank startup
The founders of Wonga and Zoopla are among a series of heavyweight investors who have joined together to back a new mobile banking start-up. Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk
Big banks turn Silicon Valley competition into profit
This year, Jamie Dimon was upbeat, describing payment systems and partnerships his bank set up to compete. Read more: www.bloomberg.com
Athlete-tracking stock startup Fantex raises $59.3m
Fantex, a provider of tracking stocks on athletes, has raised $59.3m in a private placement.
Accounting software startup ZipBooks raises $2m
US venture fund Peak Ventures has led a $2m seed round in accounting software startup ZipBooks.
The round featured participation from Pelion Venture Partners, Liquid...
FinTech startup lands $3m to automate payments
Paying Loans Sucks - FinTech Startup EarnUp Lands $3 Million To Intelligently Automate Payments. Read more: www.prnewswire.com
Kavout launches A.I. driven investment platform
Seattle-based startup Kavout unveils its AI-driven investment platform today. Read more: www.financemagnates.com