financial technology

US fintech firm Chime files for Nasdaq IPO
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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.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min read
US fintech firm SoFi raises $3.2b in new funding
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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.
Minh Le · · 2 min read
Hong Kong’s stablecoins bill targets digital finance growth
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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.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
Anext Bank doubles customer base, grows cross-border transactions by 6x

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.
Lokesh Choudhary · · 2 min read

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.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read
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Validus secures $20m from 01Fintech for SEA expansion

In 50 Words: The Singapore-based fintech startup also operates in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Putra Muskita · · 1 min read
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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.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
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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.
Jane Stephanie · · 1 min read
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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.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
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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.
Nathaniel Fetalvero · · 5 min read