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May 8, 2024

Go West: Monzo Ramps Up Funding to $610 Million Amid Plans for U.S. Expansion and Pensions Launch

Monzo, the UK-based neobank and major Revolut competitor, has substantially increased its funding to $610 million this year, following a recent investment round that drew an additional $190 million from notable investors such as Hedosophia, CapitalG (Alphabet’s growth fund), and the Singaporean Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC. This significant boost in funding has propelled the company's valuation to approximately $5.2 billion.

April 30, 2024

Monzo Nears Completion of £500 Million Funding Round with Strategic Partnerships

Monzo, one of the fintech pioneers in the UK's digital banking sector, is on the brink of finalizing a significant funding initiative, securing £500 million through a strategic collaboration with technology investor Hedosophia. Sky News reported that Monzo has agreed terms with Hedosophia, an early backer of Airbnb and Uber, to become a bank shareholder. Another investor in this round is the Singapore Government Investment Corporation.

February 7, 2024

Crypto Payment Processor Oobit Secures Fresh Funds From Tether and Solana!

Stablecoin issuer Tether, the largest company in the crypto industry, has announced its investment in Singapore-based crypto payment processor Oobit, a mobile payment application. The Series A funding round has concluded with $25 million raised for Oobit's ongoing development, supporting its goal of mainstream cryptocurrency adoption. This aligns with Tether's vision of a financially inclusive world.

December 22, 2023

MENA FinTech Tabby Secured $700 Million Asset-Backed Debt Facility From JP Morgan!

Tabby, a leading MENA fintech specializing in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, has secured a substantial $700 million debt facility from JP Morgan, a move strategically aligned with its Initial Public Offering (IPO) plans. This deal represents the largest asset-backed facility a fintech firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has ever received. Tabby raised a $250 million Series D equity round a month ago.

December 11, 2023

FinTech Re-Awakening: British SumUp Secured €285 Funding For Its Expansion!

London-based fintech SumUp (website), a rising star in the payments industry, has recently secured a significant financial boost. The company successfully raised €285 million in a round led by Sixth Street Growth and Bain Capital Tech Opportunities. This funding round not only injects fresh capital into SumUp but also elevates its valuation above the €8 billion mark achieved in the summer of 2022. It seems as if the fintech hype is back again!

September 1, 2023

Remarkable: Leading FinTech Investor Valares Invests In German Open Banking Startup Ivy!

Berlin's PayTech Ivy, renowned for its innovative API, has announced its successful raise of $20 million in Series A funding at a $80-$90 million valuation. The funding was helmed by Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures round on LinkedIn. This new funding round came just five weeks after Ivy closed its seed financing round of $7.7 million, which saw investments from venture firm Creandum and prominent investors, including N26's founder, Maximilian Tayenthal.

September 25, 2022

FTX Crypto Congloremat Plans To Raise $1 Billion For Bear Market Acquisitions!

According to a CNBC report, Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto conglomerate FTX talking to investors to raise up to $1 billion in new funding at a valuation..

June 26, 2022

Losing Value! London-based PayTech SumUp Raises $624 Million At $8.5 Billion Valuation!

Despite recession fears and the FinTech cool-off, the 10-year-old London-based PayTech SumUp (website) has secured $624 million in new funding round at an $8.5B valuation, a significant drop from its $22B valuation earlier this year. However, it is still an impressive transaction in times of cautious VC investors bringing the company's total financing volume to $1.6B. SumUp serves more than 4 million merchants in 35 markets worldwide. Marc-Alexander Christ and his friends founded the PayTech in 2012.

June 6, 2022

No FinTech Crisis? German Online Broker Unicorn Trade Republic Secures €250 Million!

Amid the global downturn of the FinTech segment, the Berlin-based online broker unicorn Trade Republic secured another €250 million in a Series C extension at a valuation of €5 billion, PayCom42 reported. The round was led by Ontario Teachers', one of the world's largest pension funds and institutional investors, along with the participation of existing investors. Just a year ago Trade Republic raised $900 million in a Sequoia-led round. The German FinTech was founded in 2015 by Christian Hecker, Thomas Pischke and Marco Cancellieri.

Compliance Report: Sergey Mendeleev, Garantex, and Exved – The Rising Role of Crypto in Russia’s Sanctions Evasion Strategy

Sergey Mendeleev, a prominent figure in Russia's cryptocurrency scene, has played a central role in the establishment and operation of two key platforms—Garantex and Exved. These platforms have been instrumental in facilitating cross-border payments and crypto transactions, potentially serving as important tools for Russia’s sanctions evasion strategy. Mendeleev's growing influence in this space, coupled with Russia's evolving regulatory framework, positions him as a key player in Russia.

Russia’s New Crypto Strategy for Sanctions Evasion

Russia’s new crypto laws, allowing mining and international payments in digital currencies, are part of a broader strategy to evade Western sanctions and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. This move, led by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), opens up new compliance risks for global financial institutions dealing with Russian entities. The new laws are set to take effect in September for cross-border payments and in November for crypto mining.

Secretive Cyprus Funds Used to Obscure Megayachts and Real Estate Linked to Sanctioned Russian Banker

A recent OCCRP investigation revealed that Cyprus-registered RAIFs were used to hide megayachts and real estate linked to sanctioned Russian banker Andrei Kostin. These secretive funds, managed by Inveqo, allowed clients to avoid disclosing their ownership, raising concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions and regulatory enforcement. The case highlights the challenges of ensuring transparency and preventing financial crime in the global investment landscape.

First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Scotland Under New UK Law

Crypto has undoubtedly become mainstream, particularly in the cybercrime sphere. In a first for Scottish law enforcement, £110,000 in cryptocurrency has been confiscated from John Ross Rennie following a violent robbery. Under new UK rules, police can now seize crypto assets without needing to make an arrest, highlighting a growing focus on tackling digital crime as incidents involving cryptocurrency continue to rise.

Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Charged with Financial Crimes

It was a long-expected move. The powerful former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has been arrested and charged with embezzling $42 million in public funds, part of a broader $110 million fraud case. His detention comes amid ongoing domestic and international investigations into financial misconduct during his controversial three-decade tenure. In 2022, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) froze assets worth €120 million tied to Salame.