Bitso: Mexico’s 1st Bitcoin & Ether exchange

Bitso is at the forefront of enabling financial access via cryptocurrencies in Mexico. Bitso Pagos (BitsoPay) app allows merchants (online and in store) to accept Bitcoin payments converted instantly to local currency with no commission. Bitso Price app provides Bitcoin and Ethereum market price, charts and live statistics. The platform is modernizing typical corner store operations while making Bitcoin accessible to the general public. Companies like Zmart with their app, Maxsaldo, leverage Bitso’s platform with the aim of making Mexico the first country where Bitcoin can be bought in small shops on every corner. It’s fintech for every (wo)man! Website in Spanish/English.

Fundlift: pioneering Czech investment crowdfunding platform

Rockaway investment group and Rocklen finance have come together to launch the first ever equity crowdfunding platform in Central Europe. Fundlift, based in Prague, was launched on May 31, 2016. Qualified start-up and early stage companies from any industry may seek funding via the platform from professional investors and the general public. #Fintechcz for the #NeedEconomy