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BVNK says it's "just the start" after gaining EMI licence on back of SPS acquisition

BVNK says the purchase of System Pay Services will broaden its product offering and through the EMI licence will help it build a modern payment system.

Is it time for retail investors to back Bitcoin?

A year since the digital coin reached its all-time high is it the right time to consider an allocation?

Moneycorp partners with BankClarity for cross-border STP

Moneycorp’s payments API provides the building blocks for safer, speedier and more secure global payments.

Capgemini strengthens its innovation and design capabilities in Denmark

The Capgemini Invent team in Denmark, which includes the creative consultancy brand frog, is comprised of experts in strategy, creative, design, engineering, technology, data, and sustainability.

Italian neo bank Hype automates onboarding with Onfido

HYPE users can start their digital journey anywhere, anytime, through a simple and user-friendly online experience that also protects against fraudulent attempts.

ClearBank CEO plots European launch and M&A as profitability is reached

The funds from APAX’s strategic investment will open M&A opportunities for ClearBankus.

Starling Bank introduces crypto transaction ban

Neobank takes a hard line with additional crypto restrictions.

Quantifeed Acquires UK Fintech Firm

The acquisition will help Quantifeed expand into international markets across Europe, Middle East and the Americas.

Bitpanda secures German crypto licence from BaFin

Green light means the regulator is happy with Bitpanda’s custody arrangements for investors’ funds.

Atomos partners with SS&C Hubwise

One that gives clients all the benefits of a face-to-face service

Fidelity crypto chief says FTX collapse has ‘definitely been a positive for us’

Asset manager says exchange's failure has resulted in a 'flight to quality'

Klarna rolls out new price comparison tool in Europe

The tool allows shoppers to compare prices across thousands of retailers and filter options by colour, size, features, customer rating, store availability and shipping options.

Finastra onboards Fragmos Chain's blockchain platform for the digitalization of over-the-counter derivatives post-trade

Through blockchain technology, Finastra's Treasury & Capital Markets customers can eliminate paper documents while reducing capital markets trading costs and risks

ECB joins European data and cloud network initiative

This will support the digital transformation of the economy and is in line with the European Commission’s digital strategy.

Allfunds Blockchain Expands FAST Solution to Streamline Stock Transfers in Spain

FAST was launched in 2021 with the aim of improving the experience of end investors and financial institutions when executing Spanish Tax Free Transfers.

FCA issues warning about trading app gamification

In total, 1.15m new accounts were opened by four trading app firms in the first four months of 2021

Neonomics and Worldline sign long-term open banking partnership

The two companies are on track to become the first pan-European pure PSD2 API providers, servicing an extensive network of merchants, banks, and acquirers.

SilverBridge acquired by UK PE firm, ROX Equity Partners

The SilverBridge acquisition is a key part of delivering to this hypothesis.

Swedish fintech Dreams pivots from consumer-facing to B2B

Dreams’ B2B arm, Dreams Technology, brings tangible business value to banks by helping them boost revenues through increased consumer engagement with their banking applications, attract new target groups, and address ESG goals, while improving the f

LHV UK joins TIPS to improve access to instant Euro payments

This starkly contrasts the EU average, where according to the European Commission (EC), only 11% of all credit transactions are executed in real-time.

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