Bitcoin

BitGo consolidates position with $100m Series C funding, valuation soars to $1.75bn

BitGo consolidates position with $100m Series C funding, valuation soars to $1.75bn

BitGo, the "leading regulated custodian in over 50 countries" and responsible for processing "20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions by value", has announced today a considerable achievement. The company successfully raised $100m in their Series C financing round.

Canada’s OSFI eyes risk management with proposed Crypto-asset guidelines

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is taking strides to adapt to the rapidly changing digital asset landscape. Reflecting the shifting risk environment and emerging global patterns, OSFI is introducing modifications to its capital and liquidity guidelines for crypto-assets.

Crypto startup LunarCrush secures $5m Series A funding

LunarCrush, an industry front-runner in social media analytics for cryptocurrency and financial sectors, announced a significant leap forward in its journey. It raised $5m in a Series A funding round, marking a new phase in the firm's growth strategy.
Marathon's Bitcoin support services bag $14.25m investment

Marathon’s Bitcoin support services bag $14.25m investment

Marathon Digital, a digital asset technology company with a focus on Bitcoin, announced a private placement that resulted in a securities purchase agreement for the sale of 15,000 shares of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock.
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EBA proposes extension of anti-money laundering rules to crypto services

The EBA has started a public consultation to review its guidelines on money laundering and terrorist financing risk factors.
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Bitcoin voucher pioneer Azteco secures $6m in Dorsey-led funding round

Azteco, the sole provider of bitcoin vouchers for everyday microtransactions, has made a significant stride forward.
Cormint bags $30m and 400 BTC to scale Bitcoin mining in West Texas

Cormint bags $30m and 400 BTC to scale Bitcoin mining in West Texas

Cormint bags $30m and 400 BTC to scale Bitcoin mining in West Texas
River

Bitcoin tech firm River snags $35m Series B

River, a Bitcoin technology and financial services startup, has successfully raised $35m in a Series B funding round.
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CBI governor compared unbacked crypto to a ponzi scheme

Gabriel Makhlouf, the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, has compared ‘unbacked’ cryptocurrencies to ponzi schemes.
Staking service provider P2P.org raises $23m

Staking service provider P2P.org raises $23m

P2P.org, a staking service provider, has secured $23m in a funding round to support the development of a new infrastructure platform for intermediaries.

News Stories

How French banks can strengthen conflicts of interest controls

How French banks can strengthen conflicts of interest controls

French investment banks face growing pressure to strengthen conflicts of interest frameworks as the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) raises the bar on compliance...
Why slow onboarding is costing private banks clients

Why slow onboarding is costing private banks clients

Onboarding is the first impression a new client forms of their private bank, yet according to fincite, it is often the weakest link in...
How banks are winning the digital wallet fraud war

How banks are winning the digital wallet fraud war

Phishing and fraud targeting digital wallets are surging globally, creating a growing challenge for banks and customers alike. Tieto Banktech recently delved into how...
Payments firm Triple-A secures VARA IPA in Dubai

Payments firm Triple-A secures VARA IPA in Dubai

Triple-A, a global payment institution, has been awarded In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for the provision of Broker-Dealer services. The...
FLOAT lands €4.5m Series A to close Europe's tech funding gap

Float lands €4.5m Series A to close Europe’s tech funding gap

Float, the Stockholm-founded revenue-based financing platform serving European tech SMEs, has secured €4.5m in a Series A round as it looks to narrow the...

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