Bitcoin

2021 a record year for cryptocurrency apps with 560% year-on-year growth

Research by app analytics and marketing platform App Radar has found 2021 was a red-letter year for cryptocurrency app downloads, with 82.9m made on Google Play alone.

Fiat-to-crypto gateway aggregator Onramper snares $6m seed

Onramper, a company aiming to provide crypto-enabled applications with an easy-to-use fiat onramp, has inked $6m from a seed funding round.

Crypto investment hub Flint bags $5.1m to accelerate development

Crypto asset investment solution Flint has raised $5.1m from a seed funding round led by Sequoia Capital India and GFC.

SOMA.finance lands $6.5m seed raise

Digital assets marketplace SOMA.finance has closed a seed funding round and raised $6.5m.

Incubator NFT Investments set to acquire Pluto Digital in £96m deal

NFT Investments, an incubator that specialises in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is set to purchase crypto technology and venture firm Pluto Digital for £96m.

Canadian bitcoin buying app Shakepay collects Series A

Shakepay, a mobile app that enables Canadians to buy and sell bitcoin, has collected $44m in its Series A funding round.

Crypto index provider Vinter scores $3.4m capital raise

Vinter, a fast-growing index provider for crypto assets, has closed a funding round at $3.4m.

Europe’s first blockchain financial institution opens for pre-registration

Benker is set to become the first ever licensed blockchain financial institution in Europe following an approval by the Bank of Lithuania.

Mastercard and Coinbase team to extend NFT purchasing capabilities

Mastercard is partnering with Coinbase to allow people to purchase non fungible tokens (NFTs) with their debit and credit cards.

Cryptobank Coinhouse bags €15m Series B

Coinhouse has closed a $15m Series B round as the company becomes Europe’s first ever cryptobank.

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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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