Crossmint, an all-in-one blockchain platform for businesses, has secured $23.6m in a funding round led by Ribbit Capital. Other investors include Franklin Templeton, Nyca, First Round, and Lightspeed Faction. The investment follows a year of rapid growth, with Crossmint’s subscription revenue surging by 1,100% in 2024. The company provides businesses with tools to develop blockchain
In today’s interconnected financial landscape, the oversight of electronic communications between financial advisors and their clients has never been more critical. According to Saifr, with the emergence of new communication apps and increased regulatory scrutiny, banks and financial institutions must intensify their supervision efforts to safeguard client interests, ensure compliance, and preserve their reputations. Off-channel communications
Venn, the newly rebranded Canadian financial platform formerly known as Vault, has successfully secured $21.5m in Series A funding. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, featuring contributions from XYZ Venture Capital, Intact Ventures, and Gradient, signalling strong investor confidence in Venn’s mission to transform business banking in Canada. Founded by former Revolut employees
BriteCore, a provider of cloud-native core insurance platforms for property and casualty insurers, has expanded its Solution Partner Marketplace. This enhancement introduces five new vendor integrations, marking a significant stride in BriteCore’s ongoing effort to equip insurers with cutting-edge technology solutions and increased flexibility in underwriting accuracy, claims processing, and overall operational efficiency. BriteCore’s core
ClearScore, a global FinTech and data-driven financial marketplace, has secured £30m in debt financing from HSBC Innovation Banking UK to support its expansion across domestic and international markets. The funding continues a long-standing partnership between ClearScore and HSBC Innovation Banking UK, which began in 2017. Over the past eight years, HSBC has played a key
Swedish BNPL giant Klarna has struck a new deal with JPMorgan Payments to see its flexible financing solutions integrated into JPMorgan Payments’ merchant services. The partnership aims to broaden the accessibility of Klarna’s payment options, including its interest-free BNPL solution, according to Finextra. This move is expected to provide merchants with a wider array of payment
In its latest report, the BIS addresses the burgeoning role of AI in central banking, underscoring the critical balance between promoting innovation and managing associated risks. The report outlines key strategies for central banks to safely incorporate AI technologies within their operational frameworks, according to ABA Banking Journal. Central to BIS’s guidance is the establishment
Moneyhub, a leading data, intelligence, and payments company specialising in Open Banking, Open Finance, and Open Data solutions, has partnered with Money Squirrel, an emerging FinTech focused on financial management for small businesses. The collaboration aims to power Money Squirrel’s recently launched app, designed to help SMEs automate savings and manage VAT payments efficiently. The
Yapily one of Europe’s leading open banking infrastructure platforms – has been selected by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, to strengthen its Open Banking offering. Adyen will use Yapily’s leading data features to streamline onboarding and strengthen account verification, giving even more merchants across Europe a faster, more seamless,
Swan, a company specialising in embedded banking, has raised €42m in a Series B funding round. The funding will support Swan’s mission to make embedded banking the standard across Europe. The company believes the industry is undergoing a major transformation, where financial services are becoming a key part of everyday business tools rather than standalone
SoftBank is negotiating a $500 million investment in Skild AI, a software company building a foundational model for robotics at a $4 billion valuation, Bloomberg and Financial Times reported. The two-year-old company raised its previous funding round of $300 million at a $1.5 billion valuation last July from investors including Jeff Bezos, Lightspeed Venture Partners,
Highnote has recently announced the closure of a $90m Series B coupled with the launch of its new merchant acquiring solution. The financing was spearheaded by Adams Street Partners and saw contributions from existing backers such as Oak HC/FT, Costanoa, WestCap, and Pinegrove Venture Partners. The company, known for its innovative financial technology solutions, operates
