Tag: USA

A blockchain system that’s cheaper and faster could spur companies to throw out their old technology for a new-breed network. Read more: www.bloomberg.com

The market is ripe for disruption and FinTech firms are set to take the lead in this change to cater to the changing customer preferences. Read more: www.finextra.com

Bank of America will now be providing SME loans and financing services through the Nav platform. Read more: www.pymnts.com

When it comes to digital disruption, financial services are falling behind compared to media, advertising, telecommunications, and leisure. This is due to increasingly complex regulations that have prevented FinTechs from flourishing. Read more: www.uk.businessinsider.com

According to data from the CoinDesk USD Bitcoin Price Index, Bitcoin prices have been trading north of $760 for more than a week now. Read more: www.coindesk.com

Marketplace lending platform Biz2Credit has published its latest small business lending index, and the numbers signal A rise in SME lending and some rough waters ahead for alternative finance. Read more: www.pymnts.com

Bunker, a San Francisco, CA-based insurance technology startup, raised $2m in seed funding. Read more: www.finsmes.com

Financial management tool startup Cloudability has raised a $24m Series B round led by the Foundry Select Fund.

Electronic corporate bond trading venue TruMid has launched its Market Center platform, introducing new trading functionality,Trading Technologies and Strategies ,Tech,TruMid,Bond,fixed income. Read more: www.waterstechnology.com

More Americans will soon be able to use their smartphones to withdraw cash from ATMs without the use of a card. The cardless cash revolution has arrived. Read more: smallbiztrends.com