Bitcoin rises above US$50,000 for first time
Bitcoin rose above US$50,000 on Tuesday US time, before falling back a bit, the first time the digital currency has hit this level.
US fintech BlueSnap opens European HQ in Dublin
BlueSnap, a US fintech based in Massachusetts, has opened a new office in Dublin.
Mastercard expands partnership with CleverCards
Mastercard has expanded its partnership with CleverCards – the leading platform for mobile-enabled digital payments.
Revolut makes virtual cards free for Irish customers amid Covid-19 ecommerce boom
Cashing in on the online shopping boom, fintech Revolut has rolled out virtual cards for its 1.2m Irish customers.
Irish fintech company sets up Mideast HQ in Riyadh
Irish fintech company Global Shares has announced it is to set up its Middle East headquarters in Riyadh and has partnered with NCB Capital.
Irish start-up Zazu Ents awarded $10,000 Covid-relief grant
Irish fintech start-up Zazu Ents has received a $10,000 grant from US investment firm KKR for its hospitality platform.
Linked Finance hires new CEO
Ireland’s largest peer-to-peer lender has appointed a new CEO Niall O’Grady to take over from Niall Dorrian, who is stepping down.
eCOMM Merchant Solutions scoops Irish Times Innovation Award
Irish payments fintech company eCOMM Merchant Solutions has won the Irish Times Innovation Award for IT & Fintech.
