BLIK Records 1.8 Billion Transactions and 3 Million New Users in 2023
In 2023, BLIK, Poland's national mobile payment system, saw remarkable growth, recording nearly 1.8 billion transactions and welcoming 3 million new users. This surge in transactions, valued at almost a…
GapMinder Ventures Launches €80M Fund II to Propel Tech Innovation in SEE
GapMinder Ventures has launched its second venture capital fund, GapMinder Fund II, with an ambitious target of €80 million, making it the largest of its kind in Romania. This fund…
Revolut Launches Robo-Advisor in the EEA to Automate Investing
Revolut is expanding its financial services with the launch of a Robo-Advisor in the European Economic Area (EEA), designed to automate the investment process for customers. This new service, tailored…
Betahaus Enters Romanian Market with New Coworking Space in Bucharest
Betahaus, renowned for its amazing coworking spaces, is making its debut in the Romanian market with a new location in Bucharest. This move is in partnership with GTC Group, a…
Digital Banking 101: A Look Into the Future of Finance
In the not-so-distant past, the idea of managing your finances without ever stepping foot inside a bank seemed eerie.
Innovation for Sale: How Banks Are Buying into Fintech Solutions
Many years back when technology was starting to make its way into the financial sector, fintech companies seemed poised to disrupt the dominance of traditional banks. However, the anticipated rivalry…
Fintech In Focus: 2024 Regulatory Outlook and Trends
Financial services, arguably the most regulated industry globally, finds itself at a complex and evolving intersection with technology and law as we head into 2024. The fintech industry is currently…
The Evolution of Finance: A Brief History
In this article, we’ll cover how finance, a mere tool for trade and trust, became the architect of our modern world. This goes beyond crunching numbers or spinning economic theories.…
Revolut Set to Launch Crypto Exchange for Advanced Traders
Revolut is gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange platform designed specifically for advanced traders, according to industry insiders. This move represents an expansion beyond the basic crypto services…
Nearly Half of European Banks Back Fintech Startups, Study Finds
European banks are actively embracing innovation to stay competitive against fintech challengers, according to a recent report by Economist Impact, supported by Temenos. This study reveals that nearly half (43%)…