Tech news: Cross-border business software Airwallex launches in U.S.

Airwallex, which makes software to manage payments, treasury and expenses across international borders, has launched operations in the U.S. The Australian company offers small and midsized businesses a business account which include cards, international collections and transfers and other value-add services, and an API for larger enterprise businesses that require embedded payments and financial services.

Yahoo Small Business, a division of Verizon Business, has added several new apps to its partner ecosystem, including 1-800Accountant. 1-800Accountant offers year-round support from staff with industry- and state-specific experience in providing tax planning and guidance, including restructuring to reduce personal liability. The company also offers payroll and bookkeeping services.

Biller Genie, a startup that makes a checkout app, has secured a seed-funding round of $3.5 million. The company plans to use the growth capital to scale operations, accelerate distribution and speed development of new features, including a cryptocurrency payment option that Biller Genie expects to launch this fall.