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Inswitch, Binance Pay link to boost LatAm crypto payment uptake

Embedded financial technology firm Inswitch has partnered with crypto payment technology company Binance Pay to expand the latter’s offering in Latin America.

MAS refuses to rule out further regulatory restrictions on crypto

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has claimed it will not rule out adding further restrictions on retail crypto-traders as well as amending existing legislation.

Why the crypto asset meltdown may have far-reaching implications

The collapse of cryptocurrency appears to be underway. Over the past six months, the value of Bitcoin alone has fallen almost 50% - and could be set to fall even further. Will this lead to further-reaching implications?

ECB to issue Eurozone warning on need for crypto regulation

The European Central Bank is expected to issue a warning to Eurozone countries around the need to harmonise cryptocurrency regulation, the Financial Times has reported.

EU lawmakers settle on MiCA regulation for crypto

The Council Presidency and European Parliament have come to an agreement on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) proposal.

North Korean hackers blamed for $100m heist

North Korean hacking group Lazarus is supposedly the prime suspect in a $100m hack of a cross-chain cryptocurrency bridge called Horizon Bridge.

Soramitsu to undertake CBDC studies with Vietnam and the Philippines

Japanese blockchain firm Soramitsu will undertake feasibility studies for central bank digital currencies (CBDC) with both Vietnam and the Philippines.

System 9 rakes in $5.7m Series A

System 9, a digital asset market-making firm focused on alt-coins, has raised $5.7m from a Series A funding round.

Taiwan Central Bank issues warning about NFT risks

The Central Bank of Taiwan has issued a warning to its citizens about the risks associated with NFTs as a particular mode of investment.

Elon Musk faces $258bn lawsuit for allegedly defrauding Dogecoin investor

Elon Musk will face a $258bn lawsuit from an investor of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency for defrauding him through a crypto pyramid scheme.

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Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea, a leading InsurTech firm known for its cloud-based, data-driven insurance enterprise management platform, has bolstered its presence in the London Market by relocating to a larger office space in the heart of the City of London.
One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

One in four Gen Zs targeted by identity theft in the past 6 months

New data reveals the rising prevalence of fraud and security risks, both online and in-store, significantly impacting consumer trust and urging retailers to strengthen security measures across the board.
Revolut surpasses 50 million global customers, aims for 100m milestone

Revolut surpasses 50 million global customers, aims for 100m milestone

Revolut, the UK-based FinTech giant and licensed European bank, has announced a major milestone, reaching 50m customers globally. Of these, 10m are based in the UK, solidifying the company’s position as a leader in digital banking.
Wiz secures strategic funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to boost cloud security in APAC

Wiz secures strategic funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to boost cloud security in...

Cloud security company Wiz, recognised as a leader in cloud-native application protection, has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The funding aims to support Wiz's expansion efforts in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.

FinTech innovator Goodstack bags £22m funding led by General Catalyst

Goodstack, a global SaaS and FinTech platform specialising in embedding purpose into business operations, has successfully closed a £22m Series A funding round.

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