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Thompson Reuters joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

Thompson Reuters is the latest company to join a consortium of institutions, headed up by New York fintech firm R3, dedicated to developing use cases for the blockchain technology in financial markets.

Taiwan’s XREX snaps up $17m in fresh funding to expand its fiat currency portfolio

Taiwanese blockchain TradeTech firm XREX has closed a $17m funding round led by investment firm CDIB Capital Group and several big-name investors.

What role does blockchain have in compliance?

Technology and regulatory compliance can often seem unconnected to some. However, in a world where cryptocurrency continues to establish deeper roots in the mainstream, they are becoming more connected.

Anonymous 4chan group claims to be gearing up to invest $75m in new cryptocurrency...

Members of the controversial online forum 4chan claim to have joined forces to invest and donate $75m in bitcoin to companies protecting personal data, develop anonymity tools, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
UK's FCA takes action against crypto ATMs in London

UK’s FCA takes action against crypto ATMs in London

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made another move to crackdown on crypto ATMs by inspecting several sites in East London.

Future FinTech’s Hedetang products will now all have QRO anti-counterfeit codes

The Chinese company Future FinTech Group is introducing QRO codes to its juice subsidiary to prevent counterfeit.

Revealing why CGEX will be destroying its customer data in September

Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange CGEX has announced it is going to delete its data about customers next month.

IDG’s latest crypto platform deal sees Liquid.com reach rare Japanese unicorn status

Early stage investment house IDG Capital has made its latest foray into cryptocurrency platforms by backing Liquid.com at a valuation of more than $1bn.

Shanghai launches new blockchain alliance

There a new blockchain consortium in town with the announcement of the Shanghai Industrial Development Blockchain Alliance.
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Redeem raises $2.5m to support easy NFTs trading

Redeem, which leverages web3 technology to allow users to send and redeem non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has reportedly raised $2.5m in its pre-seed.

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Steering third-party risks in banking: Final guidance by regulatory agencies explained

Steering third-party risks in banking: Final guidance by regulatory agencies explained

Final guidelines aimed at bolstering third-party risk management in banking organisations have been issued by a cohort of federal bank regulatory agencies. This initiative is designed to help such institutions better navigate the risks arising from relationships with third-party entities, with a particular emphasis on financial technology, or FinTech, enterprises.
CBA takes a stand against cryptocurrency scams

CBA takes a stand against cryptocurrency scams

As cryptocurrencies become increasingly popular, the risk of scams targeting investors has grown. In response, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has launched new safety measures aimed at safeguarding its customers. The bank will now impose restrictions, delays, and limits on certain payments to cryptocurrency exchanges.
GTreasury and C2FO: A strategic alliance unlocking liquidity solutions for treasurers

GTreasury and C2FO: A strategic alliance unlocking liquidity solutions for treasurers

In a significant announcement today, GTreasury, a premier integrated treasury and risk management systems provider, revealed a strategic collaboration with C2FO, known as the world's leading on-demand working capital platform.
BingX and CoinTracking revolutionise crypto tax reporting in strategic alliance

BingX and CoinTracking revolutionise crypto tax reporting in strategic alliance

BingX, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has revealed its new collaboration with CoinTracking, the renowned cryptocurrency portfolio management and tax reporting platform.
Amsterdam-based InsurTech Insify attracts $10.7m

Amsterdam-based InsurTech Insify attracts $10.7m

Amsterdam-based InsurTech firm, Insify, has successfully sealed its Series A funding round by amassing an additional $10.7m.

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