Hong Kong: Generational opportunities await for fast-rising fintech talent
Amid the challenges of COVID-19, Hong Kong’s fintech sector proved to be a resilient, economic oasis, with companies seeking fintech talent and growing.
Fintech Rush Gold and EML start a gold rush with mobile wallet innovation
Fintech Rush has partnered with EML Payments to deliver the prepaid Rush Mastercard card, which allows Rush customers to pay with real gold in real-time.
Thales brings contactless payment functionalities to Axis Bank’s Wear ‘N’ Pay wearables program
Thales’ technologies enable Axis Bank to the create wearables that are stylish and a secure contactless way of payment.
What are NFTs: everything you need to know about non-fungible tokens
Non-fungible tokens are giving content creators a new level of control over their work, particularly in the worlds of digital art and collectibles.
Stripe has raised a new round of funding to accelerate momentum in Europe
Stripe, which builds economic infrastructure for the internet, has raised a $600 million (€500 million) funding round at a $95B (€80B) valuation.
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above US$60,000 (£43,100 / A$77,000 / €50,000), continuing its record-breaking run.
Carbar, GoCardless leading the way with bank direct-debit driven car subscription service
Carbar has partnered with global recurring payments leader GoCardless, to launch a new bank direct-debit enabled car subscription.
Investment in Irish fintech remains steady in spite of pandemic
There are opportunities for fintech in Ireland post-Brexit, but early-stage companies may be struggling to secure investment – KPMG
