When it comes to the safety of their financial information, consumers still show a considerable distrust of technology companies and online retailers.

A Swedish bitcoin exchange has entered into a British banking partnership to add local payment options for customers in the UK.

Wagepoint, a payroll-focused human resources software company, has raised $2 million in seed funding for its cloud-based payroll software solution.

Square competitor Shopkeep is offering new customers free NFC-based POS technology that accepts card payments and ApplePay.

The last year has thrown the money transfer market into a state of flux. Online companies are challenging the near-monopoly held by a few firms and banks, putting the consumer back in control of their money with a greater focus on transparency.