Blockchain alignment launched in Israel
The Singulariteam Technology Group, together with CoinTree Capital, and BlockchainIL are launching Alignment, a blockchain Hub that will consult, develop and fund blockchain early-stage projects and existing companies, from inception through ICO, and beyond.
The firm’s clientele includes Bancor which raised a $153M ICO, STOX, which raised a $33M ICO, and KIK, who’s ICO is planned for September 2017.
Alignment is going to be a one-stop-shop that consults, develops and funds Blockchain early-stage projects and existing companies, from inception through ICO, and beyond.
“We believe blockchain will revolutionize every industry in the world,” says Moshe Hogeg, Founder & Chairman of The Singulariteam Group. “Our goal at Alignment is assist, develop and fund unique and high-quality projects that will benefit the world with unprecedented new products, services and business models.”
Al Hilal Bank and Visa partner for payWave-enabled premium debits cards
Global payments technology company, Visa (NYSE:V), and Al Hilal Bank today announced a partnership to accelerate the adoption of contactless payments in the country and facilitate payments innovation in the UAE with the launch of three Visa payWave-enabled premium debit cards.
Kicking off the initiative, Al Hilal Bank launched three brand new Visa payWave-enabled premium debits cards: Al Hilal Visa Infinite, Al Hilal Visa Signature, and Al Hilal Visa Platinum. With the new “tap and go” option, the Visa payWave-enabled cards not only save time and cost upon use, but also provide cardholders the enhanced security advantages of contactless payments. These security advantages include protecting customers against fraudulent transactions with data encryption upon sending sensitive information, decreasing the chance of card loss and typing errors, and allowing customers to make payments without giving retailers access to their card information.
Alternative Payments brings mCoinz in Middle East
Alternative Payments, the leading provider of local payment methods that specializes in bringing the latest technologically-advanced payment platforms to merchants worldwide, has added mCoinz to its payments offering.
The highly popular mCoinz vouchers are available across the Middle East at over 60,000 point of sale locations. mCoinz is one of the most popular payment method which allows users to pay for goods and/or services from online web shops, while no credit card or bank account is required.
The consumer selects the mCoinz payment option at the Alternative Payments checkout and enters the unique PIN to approve the transaction. Transactions are processed in real-time and chargeback free, minimizing the risk for the merchants. mCoinz coverage includes the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, expanding aggressively in other Middle East countries.
VSoft unveils digital banking solution
Arya, an intelligent, open architecture digital services platform for both retail and commercial accountholders, was debuted at the Symitar Educational Conference & TechConnect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
Created by the founders of VSoft Corporation, Arya is the industry’s first fully integrated digital banking platform, combining both mobile banking and digital banking with native, built-in features including VSoft’s mobile deposit.
Combining multiple products into one, Arya allows financial institutions to consolidate their online banking, mobile banking and mobile deposit applications without time-consuming and costly integrations. Financial institutions streamline vendor management responsibilities, further reducing costs. Additionally, Arya seamlessly integrates into any core banking solution.
Geezeo offers banks to build their digital banks using Responsive Tiles
Geezeo, a leader in Fintech and data-driven solutions for financial institutions, has developed and introduced Responsive Tiles to help innovative banks, credit unions and technology partners build customized digital banking experiences.
Geezeo’s Responsive Tile library empowers these financial institutions to finally blur the lines between online and mobile banking and personal financial management (PFM) features.
Geezeo introduced Responsive Tiles with a vision of enabling banks and credit unions to provide the right financial tools at the right time to retail and business customers, while gathering and leveraging financial behavioral data to build stronger, deeper relationships. Tiles give financial institutions and their vendors/partners a new way to create a fully blended digital banking experience by weaving core PFM features and content into existing online and mobile platforms. The majority of Geezeo partners have already begun leveraging the new Geezeo Tile approach, as they look to build stronger online banking products and experiences.
