Tagged: amsterdam

January 7, 2026 @ 9:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Amsterdam-based bunq BV has submitted a fresh application to establish itself as a bank in the United States. The company filed for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on January 6, 2026, marking its second attempt in… Read More

November 28, 2025 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Backbase, the enabler of AI-powered banking, announces a strategic partnership with Unblu, a key player in conversational engagement for financial institutions. Together, they’re solving a pressing challenge: transforming digital banking from a self-service utility into a more “human-connected” user experience. The partnership addresses a fundamental… Read More

November 1, 2025 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fourthline, Europe’s identity services provider, has been selected by crcle as their Identity Verification Partner. As the “verified” social network, crcle is transforming how Gen-Z connects. Fourthline, as one of the identity service providers operating in Europe, was crcle’s preferred option as it could provide… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Privalgo has reportedly secured its Dutch EMI license. They’ve just reached this milestone and it has been months in the making: on 1 August, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands, officially granted them a Dutch Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license. With… Read More

March 5, 2025 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s Q4 2024 Netherlands Market Snapshot examines the current state of the Dutch private capital market, focusing on the venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), as well as notable exit activity. Released as part of PitchBook’s ongoing analysis of global markets, the extensive research study… Read More

January 6, 2025 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amsterdam headquartered Ver.iD has reportedly finalized a $2 million angel round for its digital identity verification SaaS platform. Amsterdam‘s VeriD, a digital identity verification SaaS platform that has been founded in 2022 by Robert Van Altena, confirmed that it raised €2 million in funding to… Read More

October 13, 2024 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX recently revealed that they’re investing in Bitcoin’s long-term security via a grant to 2140 Foundation. OKX explained in a blog post that the grant will aim to extend support to the 2140 Foundation’s multi-year and ongoing effort to foster long-term security,… Read More

October 7, 2024 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Backbase, the creator of the Engagement Banking Platform, marked the recent opening of its global headquarters at Oosterdoksstraat 114 in Amsterdam. According to the engagement banking Fintech firm, this move is more than just a change of address; it represents another significant step forward in… Read More

November 20, 2023 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At Bitpanda Technology Solutions, they’ve always been at the forefront of innovation, “committed to expanding our horizons and strengthening our network.” That’s why they’re pleased to announce their strategic partnership with Fourthline, an Amsterdam-based firm focused on AI-powered compliance solutions. In today’s fast-paced financial environment,… Read More

January 16, 2023 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ABN AMRO, headquartered in Amsterdam, reportedly became the first bank in Europe to register a digital bond on the public blockchain, using Fireblocks. The digital bond was issued to a select group of investors “to raise funds on behalf of APOC, an ABN AMRO commercial… Read More

October 12, 2022 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During times of unprecedented inflation in the Eurozone, bunq, which claims to be the second largest neobank in the EU, has observed a cross-country trend of younger European consumers being severely impacted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The neobank’s clients in different European Union nations… Read More

June 20, 2022 @ 1:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bits of Stock, the stock rewards platform, recently secured $4.4 million in seed funding from Keen Venture Partners and Yellow Accelerator by Snap Inc. On a mission to “reverse” wealth inequality, Bits of Stock intends to use the proceeds “to double its size and onboard… Read More

June 3, 2022 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BUX, one of Europe’s “fastest growing” neobrokers, has appointed Niek van Rens as its new Chief Operating Officer. An ex-ABN AMRO Clearing executive, Van Rens brings with him “the knowledge and expertise to strengthen operations and achieve further growth across Europe.” Van Rens “has over… Read More

April 13, 2022 @ 9:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payaut, an automated payment solution for online platforms and marketplaces, has announced it has closed an €8 million seed round “led by Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture fund, with participation from existing investors LocalGlobal and Entrée Capital.” Payaut, which provides a range of financial solutions… Read More

April 13, 2022 @ 6:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid, the Open Finance data network and payments platform, has appointed Ripsy Bandourian as its first Head of Europe as it “continues to rapidly expand across the continent.” Based in Amsterdam, Ripsy will lead the business strategy and operations “for Plaid’s Europe arm as it… Read More

February 25, 2022 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) has opened up applications for its second annual accelerator program. It is a week-long program “aimed at EMEA-based social enterprises and impact startups.” Adyen, the international payments platform leveraged by established firms, has noted that it is looking for direct-to-consumer businesses “with a… Read More

December 16, 2021 @ 10:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Fintech firm MODIFI has announced $145 million in debt financing with existing bank partners Silicon Valley Bank and Solarisbank. The proceeds will be channeled towards addressing rising demand and help more SMEs with trading internationally on MODIFI’s digital platform. The COVID-19 outbreak has “negatively… Read More

November 14, 2021 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at European online lender October recently revealed that Lot61 had borrowed €465,000 in order to finance an acquisition of part of their business. As mentioned in a blog post, October spoke to the company’s Australian founder Adam Craig about entrepreneurship, growth and “the… Read More

October 27, 2021 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amsterdam-based neobanking Fintech Bunq has introduced a domestic currency feature for digital nomads that is available via the firm’s banking app. Bunq clients are able to receive, convert, hold and spend in several different currencies without needing to exit the app. The first currencies that… Read More

October 14, 2021 @ 8:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently caught up with Domenic Carosa, Founder and Chairman at Banxa (TSX: BNXA), which powers one of the largest digital asset platforms by offering payments infrastructure and regulatory compliance across international markets. Banxa’s goal and vision is to develop the bridge that offers consumers… Read More