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MiCA

EU passes MiCA legislation in crypto regulation breakthrough

The European Union has come one step closer to making crypto regulation a reality after it passed the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill.

UK Chancellor examines case for new Britcoin digital currency

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told the Bank of England (BOE) to look at the case for a potential Britcoin or central-bank-backed digital currency.

Bitcoin-driven marketplace OpenBazaar grabs $3m

OB1, the developer behind Bitcoin-powered marketplace OpenBazaar, has picked up $3m in a new funding round led by Berlin-based VC BlueYard Capital.

Australia to introduce market licences for crypto exchanges

The Australian government will create a market licence regime for crypto exchanges to ensure safety and security for people who want to invest in crypto assets.

skew. launches crypto-trading platform on the back of new $5m financing round

London-based FinTech startup skew. is aiming to create the gateway to a cryptocurrency markets and has just picked up $5m to make it happen.Octopus...
Volare Finance closes seed for its options protocol for crypto

Volare Finance closes seed for its options protocol for crypto

Volare Finance, which specialises in a web3 options protocol for crypto volatility markets, has closed its seed round on $6m.

Digital asset platform Finoa banks $22m in a Series A round

Berlin-based digital asset custody and financial services platform for institutional investors and corporations Finoa closed a $22m Series A funding round.

Ripio bags additional funding to take Series A to $2.25m

Argentinian bitcoin startup Ripio (formerly Bitpagos) has bumped up its Series A round with an additional $428,000. The investment comes from Medici Ventures.

FCA enables small number of crypto firms to trade after registration deadline

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has allowed a number of cryptocurrency companies to continue trade past a licensing deadline as it continues to assess applications.

Celsius Network has processed over $1bn in cryptocurrency deposits since launching in 2018

Cryptocurrency interest-earning platform Celsius Network has stated that it has surpassed $1bn in total cryptocurrency deposits in less than years after launching its mobile app.

News Stories

New Zealand’s central bank unveils climate risk management blueprint for finance

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua has taken a significant step towards fostering a stable financial system in New Zealand with the publication of a new Guidance aimed at helping regulated entities manage climate risks.

Philippines steps up financial innovation with new payment systems regulations

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced the Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS),
FCA

FCA cracks down on misleading financial ads on social media

The FCA has issued a clarion call to firms and finfluencers on the imperative of maintaining legality and clarity in their social media advertisements.
How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

How wealth management firms can get ready for generative AI

Earlier this month, OpenAI unveiled its latest advancement in the world of generative AI, Sora. Unlike ChatGPT, its previous revolution in the world of generative AI, Sora allows users to build realistic videos from simple text instructions, potentially providing businesses with another tool to transform operations, such as marketing.
Vayana TradeXchange and Arqit forge partnership to revolutionise global trade finance

Vayana TradeXchange and Arqit forge partnership to revolutionise global trade finance

Vayana TradeXchange has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Arqit Quantum, also known as Arqit. This collaboration is set to harness Arqit’s TradeSecure™ digital negotiable instrument technology to revolutionise international supply chains.

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