Revolut makes a move in France with a €1 billion investment in pursuit of a banking license
Revolut made a new move recently, seeking to expand its operations in the French market. The company is to invest over €1 billion over the next three years, as it prepares to apply for the banking license in the country....
eToro expands to Paris to tackle the French savings and retirement market
Israeli fintech giant eToro recently established a new subsidiary in France, following in the footsteps of a competitor, XTB. XRB recently expanded into the country, seeking to access its long-term investment market. The two firms’ move confirms the industry-wide shift...
The UK Government Is Introducing New BNPL Rules
The UK government is finally ready to roll out the new rules for the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector, which has been waiting to be regulated for years. The government said the new rules will clamp down on the...
Kraken and Binance hit by the same phishing campaign that targeted Coinbase
Crypto exchanges are being targeted by a wave of phishing attacks, with Binance and Kraken being the latest ones to experience it. Experts believe that this could be the same wave that previously hit Coinbase, leading to the loss of...
Aveni Announces Launch Of Domain-Based Language Model FinLLM
Scotish fintech firm Aveni has announced the launch of the first version of FinLLM, its domain-based large language model for financial services. The language model was developed by the specialist team at Aveni Labs over six months. However, its banking...
Revolut To Invest Over $1.1 Billion In France In An Expansionary Move
London-based fintech firm Revolut has set its eyes on an expansionary move that will see the neobank invest over $1.1 billion in France. The company is planning to apply for a French banking license. President Macron announced this development at the Choose...
Bajaj Finance Adopts Pennant’s Cloud Lending Technology
Bajaj Finance has upgraded its digital systems by switching to Pennant Technologies’ cloud-based lending platform. The company said it moved from its old loan management system to pennApps Lending Factory, a digital tool built to handle large volumes of loan...
Growing Interest Among British Businesses In Open Banking Adoption
A recent study by Payit, the open banking payment solution from NatWest, revealed that 42% of British businesses are eager to adopt open banking. They believe it offers better security and stronger protection against fraud. The research also showed that...
GIST Impact Partners With Global Canopy To Help Banks Assess Deforestation Risk
GIST Impact has partnered with Global Canopy to help financial institutions manage deforestation risks more effectively. The company said the goal is to support banks and investors in understanding how deforestation affects their financial choices, using data tools that improve...
iForex Announces Plans For London Stock Exchange Listing
iForex, a broker that focuses on contracts for differences (CFDs), has revealed plans to list its shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The company has not yet shared details about its target valuation or other financial...
CrediLinq Secures $8.5 Million in Series A To Advance Embedded Finance For B2B
CrediLinq, an AI-powered embedded finance platform for B2B, shared that it has secured USD $8.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by OM/VC and MS&AD Ventures, with new backers including Citi North America and Rustem Family Office....
Dana Massey Plans Career Break After Three Years of Service
Dana Massey has ended his time as Chief Product & Technology Officer at Capital.com. He shared this update on LinkedIn today, explaining his decision to take a well-deserved break after years of active work in fintech and gaming industries. Massey...
Paythru And Adyen Collaborate To Streamline EV Charging Payments
Paythru has partnered with Adyen to develop a new electric vehicle (EV) charging payments platform designed to simplify and unify how drivers pay at charging stations. This collaboration aims to create a seamless, global payment system that supports a wide...
Mikhail S. Joins GTCFX As Chief Commercial Officer
Mikhail S. recently shared that he has taken on a new role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at GTCFX. In his post, he said that he was happy to share he was starting a new position as Chief Commercial Officer...
eToro Partners With Generali To Offer Life Insurance And Retirement Plans In France
eToro, the online trading and investment platform, has announced a new partnership with Generali, a well-known name in the French life insurance market. The firm said this partnership will give its users in France access to two long-term savings options—a...