Payment Systems Regulator calls for opinions on regulation changes
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has asked for opinions regarding competition issues which could occur following the New Payments Architecture (NPA).
Identity verification startup Persona nets $17.5m in Series A funding round
Having secured $17.5m in additional funds from investors like Coatue Management and First Round Capital, Persona is now looking to develop its solutions and grow its team.
Singapore introduces new payment regulation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the new Payment Services Act (PS Act) which bolsters consumer protections within electronic payments.
Banking API company Teller announce new $4m seed round to take on Plaid
Venture capital Lightspeed Ventures, Founders Fund and PayPal founder Max Levchin's SciFi VC have joined forces to back banking API provider Teller’s new funding round.
Bank of France governor calls for central banks to issue digital currency
Central banks should be in charge of issuing digital currencies as the use of cash declines, the Bank of France's governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said.
How Sweden aims to become a FinTech superpower
From: FinTech Global
The Nordics in general and Sweden in particular are experiencing a FinTech boom. However, new regulations and investment worries could slow down the...
New FinTech Bay launches in Jordan
FinTech Consortium, an incubator and ecosystem builder, has launched the Jordan FinTech Bay to support growth in the country.
How this 18-year-old allegedly stole $50m worth of cryptocurrencies
A teenager in Canada is facing charges in connection to the theft of $50m worth of cryptocurrencies through a SIM-swapping scam.
European Commission explores deeper protectionist antitrust rules
The European Commission is exploring deeper protectionist antitrust rules and to encourage businesses to share data, according to a report from Reuters.
Bankify forms an open banking partnership with Nets
Bankify a digital banking platform for millennials, has formed a strategic partnership with payments service provider Nets.
