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Hack VC unveils $200m cryptocurrency seed fund

California crypto-native investment firm Hack VC has launched a $200m crypto seed fund to invest in crypto, blockchain and web3 startups.

HMRC seizes NFTs for first time ever in £1.4m fraud bust

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have revealed that have seized 3 non fungible tokens (NFTs) during an investigation into a fraud case worth £1.4m.

Do crypto assets pose a global threat to financial stability?

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has claimed that the crypto assets market could pose a serious threat to financial stability if regulators fail to...

FBI establishes cryptocurrency unit

The FBI is setting up a cryptocurrency-focused unit that will look to work closely with the US Justice Department. The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team...

Why cryptocurrency is on the long road to compliance

As cryptocurrency continues its break-neck rise in popularity and usage, the calls by lawmakers and the financial industry for its greater regulation are getting louder and louder.

Is regulation on the horizon for NFTs?

The growth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has been stratospheric over the past two years, with the market showing no signs of slowing down in 2022. After recently hitting a $41bn value at the end of 2021, the number of prying regulatory eyes on the industry are growing. Will this be the year we see wholesale regulation on NFTs?

Newton Crypto bags $20m Series B funding

Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Newton Crypto has raised $20m from a financing raise led by DV Chain.

US Justice Department performs $3.6bn cryptocurrency seizure

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has undertaken a seizure of $3.6bn in cryptocurrency in what is being described as its largest-ever financial seizure.

Betterment steps into cryptocurrency with Makara purchase

Investment advisor Betterment has entered an agreement to acquire cryptocurrency portfolio manager Makara for an undisclosed fee.

India plans to unveil digital rupee in 2023

The Indian government has revealed it plans to launch a digital rupee in 2023 to deal with the growing demand for digital transactions in the country.

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CIBC backs Sayari with $40m to boost global commercial risk intelligence operations

CIBC backs Sayari with $40m to boost global commercial risk intelligence operations

Sayari, a counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence platform, has been granted an undrawn $40m revolving credit facility by CIBC Innovation Banking.
Key Carbon secures funding from Marex to bolster clean energy initiatives in Africa

Key Carbon secures funding from Marex to bolster clean energy initiatives in Africa

Key Carbon, a permanent capital vehicle dedicated to building a diverse portfolio of high-integrity carbon credit streams and royalties, has announced a strategic partnership with Marex Group.
The rising value of SDG-linked carbon credits in market pricing

The rising value of SDG-linked carbon credits in market pricing

New findings from BeZero Carbon, a leading global carbon ratings agency, underscore a burgeoning trend in the carbon market: credits linked to the United...
Wealth managers struggle to meet clients’ technology expectations

Wealth managers struggle to meet clients’ technology expectations

Investors are increasingly likely to move away from wealth managers who fail to implement modern technological solutions.
Klarna’s buy now pay later lands on Adyen’s payment terminals globally

Klarna’s buy now pay later lands on Adyen’s payment terminals globally

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has partnered with Adyen to launch flexible payment methods on physical payment terminals across Europe,...

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