TransferWise begins private launch of its consumer borderless account and bright green debit card

 Money transfer company TransferWise has begun a private launch of its “Borderless account” for consumers. It marks the first time the European unicorn has offered a debit card, a move that is bound to draw further comparisons with newer fintech upstarts such as Revolut. Read More

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Crunch Report | Bitcoin Passes $7,000… Oh My!

Bitcoin passes $7,000, VMware acquires VeloCloud and TransferWise closes on a $280 million investment. All this on Crunch Report. Read More

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TransferWise announces whopping $280M investment as early shareholders cash in

 TransferWise, the international money transfer company and one of Europe’s better-known unicorns, has announced $280 million in new investment today.
The Series E round is led by asset management firm Old Mutual Global Investors, and Silicon Valley VC firm IVP, and I understand also includes some secondary share dealings, meaning that not all of the cash will register on its balance sheet. Read More

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