UK fintech review lays out a plan to supercharge the industry
A £1bn growth fund, changes to visas and new listing regulations are among the recommendations to grow the UK fintech sector.
UK government set to offer fintech visa
The UK government will use a visa scheme targeted at financial technology (fintech) professionals to fill gaps in the sector’s workforce.
Hedge fund billionaire backs bitcoin payment startup
The funding round for Bottlepay comes amid increased interest in bitcoin from institutional investors and large corporates.
UK businesses eye fintech sector to help drive profitability
A growing number of UK businesses are looking to the burgeoning fintech sector to help boost profits post-Brexit.
Crypto wallet and exchange company Blockchain.com raises $120 million
Blockchain.com has announced that it has raised a $120 million funding round. The company develops a popular crypto wallet as well as an exchange.
Banking giant unveils robo-advice offering
US financial services company Goldman Sachs is entering the robo-advice space with the introduction of a service targeting retail clients.
GoCardless opens NYC base to strengthen its North American expansion
The New York office will support the company’s North American operations and growth – a market which grew 400% for GoCardless last year.
Amsterdam payment fintech unicorn Mollie enters UK
Amsterdam-based payment fintech unicorn Mollie is expanding into the UK market to help merchants with European growth post-Brexit.