Middlefield Banking Company integrates Finzly's contactless digital account opening solution

July 30, 2021

The Middlefield Banking Company, an Ohio community bank, has selected Finzly's contactless digital account opening solution. With this solution, Middlefield…

Railsbank raises $70M

July 28, 2021

Railsbank, an embedded finance platform provider, has raised $70 million in a funding round, led by Anthos Capital. The company will use these funds to expand…

What trends are driving branch closure, transformation?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In response to changing trends and COVID-19, many banks have to make a choice around whether to close the branch or transform it.

Circle K partners with Bitcoin Depot

July 26, 2021

Bitcoin Depot, a Bitcoin ATM provider, has partnered with Circle K to deliver its ATMs on an international level. Circle K already has more than 700 Bitcoin…

3 sessions you shouldn't miss at the Bank Customer Experience Summit

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

There are many sessions at the Bank Customer Experience Summit that will provide excellent information. Here are three in particular that you should check out.

Fibank integrates Google Pay into Visa cards

July 23, 2021

First Investment Bank, a bank based in Bulgaria, has introduced Google Pay for its customers. Now, Fibank customers can make contactless payments with their…

Dinie earns $3.8M in funding round

July 22, 2021

Dinie, an API-embedded finance fintech company based in Brazil, has earned $3.8 million in a funding round led by Accion Venture Lab and K50 Ventures. The…

CoinFlip adds Aave token to ATM network

July 22, 2021

CoinFlip, a Bitcoin ATM provider, has added the Aave token to its 2,500 ATM network. Aave is a token, built on the Ethereum blockchain for loans and borrowing…

Israeli card usage begins post-COVID recovery

July 21, 2021

The Israel card payment market dipped by 3.8% in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, the market is expected to rebound by 4.8% in 2021, according to a report by…

ITMs move beyond video to self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Interactive teller machines in the past were typically just ATMs with video capabilities, allowing customers to speak to a teller on the screen. Now, ITMs are…

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European Central Bank approves digital euro launch

July 20, 2021

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank gave approval last week for the possible issuance of the digital euro. There will be a two-year…

Auriga opens new Brussels office and welcomes Rudy De Wolf

In opening operations in Brussels, Auriga is further expanding internationally, following the announcement of its service agreement with Batopin.

3 reasons you should attend Bank Customer Experience Summit

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Between COVID-19 closing down bank branches, and changing customer expectations, it can be a challenge for financial institutions, independent ATM providers…

Popio partners with Jaguar Software to deliver video bank services

July 15, 2021

Popio Mobile Video Cloud, a video banking and collaboration solutions provider, is partnering with Jaguar Software, a banking software solutions provider, to…

What's on the horizon for the ATM world?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

ATMs went through a challenging year in 2020, but as the industry comes out of the pandemic, a question emerges: What's on the horizon?

VTB, Visa intro facial recognition payment solution

July 12, 2021

VTB Bank, a Russian bank, has partnered with Visa to launch a facial recognition payment solution. Vision, a contactless technology provider, is offering its…

Halfpricesoft intros virtual printer for check printing

July 12, 2021

Halfpricesoft.com has introduced its ezCheckPrinting and virtual printer to allow customers to print checks on blank stock, which in turn saves money on…

Bank Customer Experience Summit to offer key insights into banking trends

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Bank Customer Experience Summit will address key trends in the financial industry and how to reach a more demanding customer base.

Fintech Meetup to hold in-person event

July 9, 2021

Fintech Meeting, a fintech event, will hold its in-person event from March 27-30, 2022 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. This event will cover a variety of topics…

CoinFlip partners with actor Neil Patrick Harris to deliver cryptocurrency education

Neil Patrick Harris has jumped into the world of cryptocurrency ATMs through an advertising campaign called "So Flippin' Easy."