Prepaid payments platform Recharge raises €45M to go on M&A spree

With inflation still stubbornly high in comparison to previous years, and the siren voices of subscription services like Netflix and Spotify continuing to lure, consumers have understandably turned to alternative forms of payment to manage their household bills. As a result, online prepaid payment platforms have benefited.  That’s the bet...

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Bitcoin Opportunity Fund To Raise $50M For Second Fund

Boston, Massachusetts, January 15th, 2025, FinanceWireFollowing the Success of its First Fund, Team Launches Fund II to Help High Net-Worth Investors Capitalize on Growth in the Bitcoin EcosystemThe Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, a hedge fund seeking to generate higher risk-adjusted returns through diversification into the Bitcoin ecosystem, has announced its...

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Trends Shaping the Future of Fintech

The fintech sector is at the forefront of a global revolution, reshaping how financial services are delivered and consumed. This dynamic industry thrives on innovation, leveraging technology to disrupt traditional banking models and set new standards for customer experience. Businesses and consumers alike are witnessing a seismic shift in...

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Clearwater agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B

Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a...

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Bench customers are now being forced to hand over their data or risk losing it, they say

After accounting startup Bench abruptly shut down on December 27 and was bought in a fire-sale by Employer.com, Bench customers are now learning they can’t easily just take their financial data and leave.  And some are very unhappy about it, three customers told TechCrunch. To recap: When Bench, a startup based...

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WhiteBIT TR and Misyon Bank Sign Agreement

VILNIUS, Lithuania, January 10th, 2025, FinanceWireWhiteBIT TR cryptocurrency exchange has announced a strategic partnership with Turkey’s first neobank, Misyon Bank, ushering in 2025 with a significant milestone for the Turkish cryptocurrency sector. This collaboration enables Misyon Bank to connect with individual investors across Europe through WhiteBIT TR, marking its...

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A New Era in Investment Management with PAMM Accounts

Dubai, UAE, January 8th, 2025, FinanceWireAchieving success in financial markets is often a challenging journey for many investors. Requiring both time management and market expertise, individual investors frequently struggle with inexperience, risk control, and developing effective strategies. This is where PAMM (Percentage Allocation Management Module) accounts come into play, offering a...

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Crowdfunding Role in SME Financing

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide, driving innovation, employment, and economic growth. However, one of their most significant challenges remains securing adequate funding to support operations and expansion. Traditional financing methods, such as bank loans and venture capital, often impose strict requirements, leaving many...

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