FinTech

Financial technology, often shortened to fintech, is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. It is an emerging industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance.

Bustlingly Busy, Visa’s Vistas Expand
Bustlingly Busy, Visa’s Vistas Expand
April 07, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Big Tech Battle of Market Caps: Amazon’s market cap has hit a significant milestone. With a new high of $900 a share, the company’s...

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Tech Center: Atlanta’s Southern Charmed Tech Industry Heats Up
Tech Center: Atlanta’s Southern Charmed Tech Industry Heats Up
April 06, 2017  |  Tech Center

Atlanta, Georgia, is so much more than just another southern city to pick up sweet tea and politely “bless someone’s heart.” Home to companies like...

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Abra Goes Global, Leverages Crowdtesting
Abra Goes Global, Leverages Crowdtesting
April 06, 2017  |  Mobile Applications

For technology startups looking to expand their reach, crowdtesting has become a key resource to ensure operability on the global market. FinTech Abra, for instance,...

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Product Management Software Startup Akeneo In $13M Series B
Product Management Software Startup Akeneo In $13M Series B
April 05, 2017  |  Investments

The Investment Tracker accelerated in terms of activity and deal size in the week that ended March 31. For that period, $2.3 billion in fund...

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Stripe of Turkey Iyzico Completes $15M VC Round Of Funding
Stripe of Turkey Iyzico Completes $15M VC Round Of Funding
April 04, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Iyzico, the Turkish startup that enables eCommerce sites and other apps to accept online payments, completed a $15 million round of fundraising Monday (April 3)....

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Following The Map To Digital Identity Evaluation
Following The Map To Digital Identity Evaluation
April 04, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Assessing the identity of an individual behind any online transaction or onboarding process is a difficult task, especially in today’s digitally powered world where cybercrime...

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LendUp’s Focus On The “New Average” Consumer
LendUp’s Focus On The “New Average” Consumer
April 04, 2017  |  Alternative Finances

For a lot of Americans, mainstream financial services represent a menu full of goods that aren’t desirable, aren’t affordable or just aren’t applicable. And this...

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Bank Of America Investing $1.5M In Fintech Hub Efforts In Charlotte, NC
Bank Of America Investing $1.5M In Fintech Hub Efforts In Charlotte, NC
March 31, 2017  |  Investments

Bank of America is gearing up to invest $1.5 million in a Charlotte, North Carolina, initiative to build a FinTech hub in the city. According...

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Brexit Is Here And Stocks, Banks, FinTechs Yearn For Clarity
Brexit Is Here And Stocks, Banks, FinTechs Yearn For Clarity
March 29, 2017  |  Brexit

Stock markets in Europe were mixed as the formal process of Brexit began this week. Reuters noted Wednesday (March 29) that British Prime Minister Theresa...

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