Cedar Money Raises $9.9 Mn Seed for Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments
February 3, 20254 min
Payments software utilizes modern rails to transform outdated money flows between emerging and developed markets
Mahalo Banking Closes Seven New Deals in December
January 29, 20254 min
Mahalo Banking, a leading provider of innovative digital banking solutions, today announced the successful closure of seven new credit union partnerships in December 2024. This achievement caps off a year of outstanding growth in 2024 and underscores the strong demand for Mahalo’s Thoughtful Digital Banking Solution, a platform that redefines the banking experience with a focus on personalized, member-focused, and core-centric services. The new partnerships span credit unions of all asset sizes, including True North...
Eastnets Launches Managed SWIFT Service on AWS Cloud
January 28, 20254 min
Delivering secure, scalable, and compliant SWIFT connectivity for financial institutions worldwide Fully managed SWIFT service ensures secure financial messaging, operational continuity, and SWIFT compliance. Powered by AWS infrastructure for enhanced scalability, security, and resilience. Flexible subscription-based pricing model tailored to institutional needs. Eastnets, a global leader in compliance and payments solutions, has launched its Managed SWIFT Service on AWS Cloud. The service address critical challenges such as regulatory compliance, operational complexity, and cybersecurity risks, the...
KuCoin Appoints BC Wong as CEO
January 20, 20254 min
KuCoin, a globally recognized cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the appointment of BC Wong as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic decision underscores KuCoin’s commitment to global growth, innovation, and regulatory compliance. BC Wong, widely known within the organization as “BC,” is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency industry. As a key member of KuCoin’s leadership team, his expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in establishing KuCoin as a reliable...
ThoughtFocus Appoints Sanjib Banerjee as Head of Global Payments
January 17, 20253 min
ThoughtFocus, Inc. (“ThoughtFocus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of digital services and technology-enabled operations specializing in the financial services industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjib Banerjee as Head of the Global Payments Practice. Sanjib will lead ThoughtFocus’ global payments strategy and growth, leveraging his deep industry expertise to align emerging market trends with client priorities. He will focus on delivering innovative, future-ready solutions that drive client success and reinforce ThoughtFocus’ leadership in the...
Paystand Announces Opening of its New Headquarters in Santa Cruz
January 16, 20256 min
City Offers Ideal Environment for Scaling Company after Multiple Milestones, Including Recent Acquisitions
Pagaya Appoints Two Fintech Veterans as Independent Directors to Board
December 24, 20246 min
Joining the Board of Directors: Asheet Mehta, Former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and Former Co-Lead of the Firm's Global Financial Services Practice Alison Davis, Former CFO of Barclays Global Investors with experience as a member of 25 boards, including Fiserv, First Data Corp, City National Bank, Janus Henderson and Kraken
PayToMe.co Ranks #2 in Hatcher+ Global Top 100 Startups for November 2024
December 19, 20245 min
PayToMe.co, an award-winning AI-powered fintech marketplace and one of the top 1% global startups, proudly announces its ranking as the #2 startup in the prestigious Hatcher+ Global Top 100 Startups for November 2024. This recognition highlights PayToMe.co’s ability to harness cutting-edge technology to deliver transformative solutions for the global financial ecosystem. “Being recognized by Hatcher+ is a testament to our mission to transform financial services for businesses worldwide,” said Mike Ulker, CEO of PayToMe.co. “This milestone reflects our dedication to innovation,...
Microsoft, ThetaRay Roll Out GenAI Financial Crime Detection Suite
December 12, 20245 min
Innovative generative AI capabilities streamline compliance processes and improve operational efficiency for institutions worldwide
Themis announced the launch of Tathabbat
December 2, 20243 min
Themis, a global leader in financial crime prevention, announces the official launch of Tathabbat. This marks a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s compliance landscape, aligning with Vision 2030 and the country’s push to adopt world-class Know-Your-Finance (KYF) standards. Tathabbat aims to empower Saudi financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) by offering state-of-the-art KYF/KYC tools and solutions. The venture will play a crucial role in bolstering the Kingdom’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) frameworks, strengthening transparency and regulatory compliance as Saudi Arabia prepares...