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Marqeta wins digital current account contract with Goldman Sachs

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Marqeta wins digital current account contract with Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs has selected card issuing platform Marqeta to help deliver its first digital current accounts, which will launch later this year.

Gemini preps credit card with crypto rewards

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Gemini preps credit card with crypto rewards

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has acquired fintech Blockrize ahead of the launch of a credit card that lets users earn crypto rewards.

Open Banking year three: Insights from the CMA9

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Open Banking year three: Insights from the CMA9

The UK banking industry had its hands full in 2020 as institutions had to respond to lockdowns and other restrictions on business activity designed to curb the spread of Covid-19. What effect did this have on the ongoing adoption of Open Banking? In Finextra’s annual review, we look at how Open Banking has grown, what still needs to improve and what will happen next.

Visa and Plaid terminate blockbuster merger

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Visa and Plaid terminate blockbuster merger

Visa and Plaid have terminated their merger agreement after the US Justice Department filed suit to block the combination over competition concenrns.

Curve seals $95 million equity round

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Curve seals $95 million equity round

Curve, the London-based fintech that combines multiple cards and accounts into one smart card and app, is to launch in the US after sealing a $95 million equity round.

Czech Republic neobank targets e-shops and merchants

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Czech Republic neobank targets e-shops and merchants

Czech Republic-based Octobank is launching what it claims is Europe's first neobank dedicated to SMB e-shops and merchants.

Last year’s challenges in financial crime will gather pace in 2021

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Last year’s challenges in financial crime will gather pace in 2021

As Covid-19's shadow continues to stalk economies as we move into 2021, the stakes are high for merchants and institutions alike to adapt to the challenges it presents, according to new report on financial crime mitigation.

Green Dot launches mobile bank

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Green Dot launches mobile bank

Green Dot has launched a mobile bank, called GO2bank, targeting the two in three Americans "living paycheck to paycheck".

Affirm aims for $9 billion valuation on IPO

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Affirm aims for $9 billion valuation on IPO

Affirm, Max Levchin's buy now, pay later credit card alternative, expects to achieve a valuation of just over $9 billion from its forthcoming IPO on Nasdaq.

New York MTA completes contactless payments rollout

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New York MTA completes contactless payments rollout

New York's Metropolitan Transport Authority has completed the year-and-a-half-long rollout of contactless payments across its subway stations.

Expense management firm Divvy raises $165m

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Expense management firm Divvy raises $165m

Divvy, an American outfit offering businesses a combination of free expense management software and corporate credit cards, has raised $165 million at a valuation of $1.6 billion.

Judge backs PayPal over CFPB in prepaid card case

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Judge backs PayPal over CFPB in prepaid card case

A US federal judge has sided with PayPal in a lawsuit brought against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over recently introduced rules on prepaid cards and digital wallets.

Indian startup Cred raises $81 million

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Indian startup Cred raises $81 million

Cred a fast-growing Indian startup that allows users to pay their credit card bills and gives rewards in return, has raised $81 million in a Series C financing round, which puts the company at $806 million valuation

Banks push for UK to increase contactless limit to £100

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Banks push for UK to increase contactless limit to £100

In the wake of Brexit, banks are pushing the UK government to increase the contactless payments limit to £100, breaking with an EU cap of £45.

GoCardless nears Unicorn status on $95 million funding round

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GoCardless nears Unicorn status on $95 million funding round

GoCardless, a processor of recurring debit payments for more than 55,000 businesses worldwide, has raised $95 million in a Series F funding round.

Fiserv acquires Ondot

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Fiserv acquires Ondot

Fiserv has acquired digital card services platform Ondot.

Quontic Bank launches Bitcoin rewards checking account

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Quontic Bank launches Bitcoin rewards checking account

Digital banking outfit Quontic has become the first FDIC-insured financial institution in the US to launch a Bitcoin rewards debit card.

Credit building startup Self raises $40m

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Credit building startup Self raises $40m

Self Financial, a fintech startup promising to help Americans build their credit while also saving money, has raised $40 million in a Series D funding round led by Meritech Capital.

Barclaycard ships mobile app for on-the-spot issue of virtual corporate cards

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Barclaycard ships mobile app for on-the-spot issue of virtual corporate cards

Barclaycard has launched a new online platform for companies to issue virtual corporate cards and manage spending through a mobile app.

Worldline buys controlling stake in ANZ commercial acquiring biz

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Worldline buys controlling stake in ANZ commercial acquiring biz

European payments firm Worldline is paying A$485 million for a 51% stake in ANZ's commercial acquiring business, creating a joint venture with the Australian bank.

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