Dear Subscriber,

As we approach Independence Day in the US, we thought we would take a look at how mobile payments have fared there. According to new research, more people would be upset about losing their mobiles than wedding rings or family heirlooms!

Elsewhere in the newsletter, we cover the fallout from the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and how the major players reacted. We would also love to hear what you think so don’t forget to take part in our two-question poll!

Enjoy!

We take a quick look at how and where people pay around the world and with what. This week, we look at the recent data on mobile payments in the US.

As the news broke of Brexit becoming a reality in the early hours of June 24th, all the key players have been issuing statements in response.

We want to know our readers think about the fallout from the EU referendum and Brexit’s effect on the UK FinTech scene. Tell us how you voted and what the consequences will be!

There’s more funding for the challenger/neo/smartphone banking space as Berlin’s Number26 announced $40m of fresh funding. The firm says it now has 200,000 customers in eight countries.