Revealing the ten biggest FinTech funding rounds in 2020
Massive amounts of capital have been injected into the FinTech industry in 2020, but ten companies raised bigger rounds than the rest.
Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations
Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.
What do these 28 FinTech rounds from last week reveal about the industry
Last week week saw 28 FinTechs close investment deals. Three sectors in particular proved especially successful.
Digital payments are becoming more popular ECB research shows
Cash may still be king, but new research from the European Central Bank shows digital payments are becoming more popular.
Cybersecurity, InsurTech and neobank ventures led the 29 FinTech rounds raised last week
Out of the 29 FinTech funding rounds we reported on last week, cybersecurity companies, InsurTechs and challenger banks were among the clear winners.
Cybersecurity experts warn about Black Friday scams
As customers around the globe race to claim the best Black Friday deals, cybersecurity experts warn them to look out for scams.
SEC proposal could see gig workers get up to 15% of compensation in stock
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly proposed a measure that would allow gig workers to get up to 15% of their compensation in stock.
Zilch secures FCA authorisation as it aims to take on Klarna and Afterpay
Buy now pay later startup Zilch has secured a consumer credit authorisation with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which could be a first for the London-based venture.
Do these 34 FinTech funding rounds suggest Covid-19 influences investment trends?
Fraud-fighting RegTechs and digital payment providers were among the 34 rounds raised by the FinTech industry last week, areas that are becoming more important during the pandemic.
Forter cements unicorn status on the back of $125m Series E round
Fraud fighting RegTech Forter has raised $125m in Series E funding and has achieved a $1.3bn valuation in the process.
