LumoXchange
LumoXchange Expands to Phillippines
Financial technology company LumoXchange of Little Rock announced Monday the launch of its money transfer service to the Philippines — the fourth largest payment corridor from the United States. read more >
LumoXchange Launches Currency Exchange Marketplace
LumoXchange, a financial technology payments company headquartered in Little Rock, announces the launch of its currency exchange marketplace, which lets users choose their exchange rates and send money. read more >
UCA Climbs Aboard Blockchain Bandwagon
Late last month, the University of Central Arkansas in Conway became the first college to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, an international trade organization that focuses on developing blockchain standards and education for the transportation industry. read more >
Bit by Bit, Digital Financing Coming to Little Rock
Two Little Rock technology companies, MobX and Freedom Coin Inc., say Arkansas is on the cusp of seeing its first “initial coin offering,” a new way for startups and individuals to raise capital for businesses and projects. read more >
FIS Partners With Two Startups; 2nd FinTech Accelerator Ends
Global technology provider FIS partners with two startups that graduated from last year's inaugural VC FinTech Accelerator. read more >
Little Rock Tech Park Announces First Tenants
The Little Rock Technology Park announces the first slate of tenants moving into Phase 1 of its permanent offices at 415 and 417 Main St., which are set to open March 1. read more >
Maf Sonko Taps Wire on Little Rock’s Tech Community
Maf Sonko completed the Venture Center’s inaugural FinTech Accelerator held in Little Rock. His startup was one of 10 chosen from 150 applicants and is planning to move to Little Rock next year. Participants received a $50,000 initial investment for a 6 percent equity position. read more >
Bear State Bank Partners with Fintech Startups, One to Stay in Little Rock
Bear State Financial Inc. of Little Rock has partnered with two startups — LumoXchange of Atlanta and Monotto of Charleston, South Carolina — that participated in the first FinTech Accelerator program. read more >