financial technology
US fintech firm Chime files for Nasdaq IPO
Founded in 2012, Chime has backing from investors such as Crosslink Capital, DST Global, General Atlantic, others.
US fintech firm SoFi raises $3.2b in new funding
The funding includes US$2 billion in additional commitments from Fortress and a US$1.2 billion from EdgeFocus.
Hong Kong’s stablecoins bill targets digital finance growth
The bill’s advancement represents a crucial step in the evolution of digital finance in Hong Kong.
Anext Bank doubles customer base, grows cross-border transactions by 6x
Based in Singapore, the Ant Group-owned digibank said its clients have expanded beyond the city-state and into markets like mainland China and the US.
Sequoia-backed ShopUp to expand reach as revenue tops $129m
The Bangladesh-based B2B platform plans to roll out its business in other developing markets, focusing on the Gulf region.
Validus secures $20m from 01Fintech for SEA expansion
In 50 Words: The Singapore-based fintech startup also operates in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
In 50 Words: GoTo transforms digital wallet GoPay into standalone app
While the move does raise questions about GoTo’s super app strategy, it reflects the company’s flexibility in catering to its diverse market segment.
Help Center: The potential of fintech APIs
Rohit Narang, managing director of Currencycloud (APAC), sheds some light on the potential of fintech APIs in this Help Center episode.
Serial entrepreneur Patrick Grove mulls listing SPAC in Singapore
The Catcha Group chairman is reportedly in talks with the Singapore Exchange regarding the SPAC listing, Bloomberg reported.
How this fintech startup’s pitch snagged a partnership opportunity with Visa
Its founder had to cram a 38-page deck into a four-minute pitch.



