As we enter into the last few days of July, there’s a lot to think about. The days are slowly getting shorter, but the list of tasks needed to complete 2024 objectives by the end of the year isn’t shrinking. Fintech news is set to pick up its pace as summer slows down, and we’ll be here to cover it. Stay tuned throughout the week to read the latest news this week as we post updates and evolutions.
Payments
Marqeta becomes certified to enable Visa flexible credential.
Billie integrates with Stripe, making the B2B BNPL solution available in Europe.
Spendbase partners with Thredd to shake up subscription management in the U.S.
AppBrilliance brings real-time payments to digital wallets with RTP and FedNow.
Crypto and DeFi
Ledger launches Ledger Flex, a mid-range hardware crypto wallet.
Metallicus, core developer of foundational Layer 0 blockchain, Metal Blockchain, welcomes KeyPoint Credit Union to its Banking Innovation Program.
Small business finance
Sage partners with Stripe to help SMBs control their cashflow.
Rillet raises $13.5 million to automate accounting.
Insurtech
iPipeline introduces former Microsoft executive Steve Cover as Chief Technology Officer.
Open banking
Salt Edge forges partnership with Lithuanian paytech SDK.finance.
Cybersecurity
AI-powered fraud prevention and AML platform Hawk announces a further extension of its Series B funding round.
Cybercrime analytics company and Finovate Best of Show winner SpyCloud adds Consumers’ Risk Module to its Check Your Exposure tool for banks and financial institutions.
Regtech and compliance
Intelligent automation and compliance solutions provider Kompliant announces strategic partnership with the Equifax Digital Solutions team.