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Ripple is offering its blockchain technology through Finastra’s payment solutions to support faster cross-border payments.

A survey by internet security firm Malwarebytes has found that black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) are more likely to suffer from identity theft.

AV8 Ventures, a new venture capital firm focused on areas including fintech and digital health, has launched a €150m fund solely backed by financial services major Allianz Group.

DataArt, a technology developer for a range of business operations, has received an investment from Da Vinci Capital.

As a result of the seismic changes from the pandemic, and a growing ESG movement, the need for an integrated and holistic approach to risk management has never been greater.

Platinum Equity has sealed the $1.5bn hard cap close of its debut small cap fund.

German crowdfunding platform Kapilendo has raised ?7m in a Series B round of funding led by the pension fund for the Berlin Chamber of Dentists.

Robinhood, a stock trading app, has struck a deal to acquire X1, an innovative credit card startup, for a significant $95m cash settlement.

Backflip, an all-encompassing real estate and financial technology platform, has closed a $15m Series A funding round, spearheaded by FirstMark Capital, known for their early investment in other category-defining platforms like Airbnb, Shopify, and Pinterest.