Kudi, a Nigerian digital payment firm, raises a Series A led by Partech and joined by Michael Seibel (YC CEO).

BBVA and Madrid’s government close the first blockchain-powered sustainable “Schuldschein” loan.

Moneysupermarket Group announces exclusive partnership with Funding Xchange to give small business access to the best funding solutions.

Savings Banks Group, Oma Savings Bank Plc and POP Bank Group select Temenos T24 Transact.

Affirm announced it has raised a $300 million series F round of funding.

Tinkoff Group built a supercomputer in line with its AI strategy and ambition to develop a platform for machine learning.

Wells Fargo & Company announced a newly enhanced, simplified checkout experience with the launch of contactless consumer credit and debit cards.

Kasisto, creators of KAI Banking and Liv., operated and managed by Emirates NBD announced the launch of Olivia, Liv.’s conversational.

Broadway Technology announced it has acquired 100% of Barracuda FX, a global provider of FX order management technology.

Klarna, a provider online financial services, announces the launch of its own Open Banking Platform.