Companies powered by Galileo’s industry-leading, API-based payments processing platform continue to make headlines. From award recognitions to podcasts to new valuations and unicorns, Galileo’s roster of leading fintechs and challenger banks showcase innovation and commitment.
• MoneyLion, a new Galileo partner, just launched RoarMoney, an advanced mobile banking experience with a contactless mobile wallet. MoneyLion was recently recognized in Aite Group’s 2020 Inaugural Innovations Awards for the Best Digital Multiproduct Offering.
• Several payments processing clients from Galileo’s roster of heavyweight fintechs topped PYMNTS.com’s Digital Banking Apps Ranked list, including KOHO, Monzo and Revolut.
• TransferWise confirmed its new $5 billion valuation, a 43 percent increase since May 2019, following its secondary share sale.
• Varo joined the Bank On It podcast as well as the 11:FS Fintech Insider Podcast to talk about the company’s plans and the future of fintech.
• Qube Money launched a banking solution where consumers activate their money on a debit card in real time before each purchase.
• BitPay introduced the first Mastercard prepaid card for cryptocurrency in the U.S.
• Aspiration launched an initiative, called Plant Your Change, for customers to round up purchases and contribute those funds toward planting trees.
• Paysafe achieved CarbonNeutral® status as part of its ongoing commitment to the environment and corporate responsibility.
• Digital remittance platform Remitly joined the exclusive unicorn club with an $85 million funding round that pushed its valuation to $1.5 billion.
• Shopping and delivery service Shipt saw a 278 percent increase in revenue in Q1 2020 versus 2019 and hired double the shoppers, supporting the gig economy and consumer needs during the pandemic.
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