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FalconX bolsters unicorn status with $210m Series C

Cryptocurrency financial services platform FalconX has lifted its valuation to $3.75bn following a $210m capital raise in its Series C.

Greengage reels in £2.5m investment to fuel team and tech expansion

Digital asset banking startup Greengage has secured a £2.5m investment from Gilbraltar-based portfolio business IOVlabs.

Bank of Korea set to kick-off central bank digital currency pilot

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has revealed it is planning to initiate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot later this month.

Lightspeed leads $35m round for Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Pintu

Indonesia-based cryptocurrency exchange Pintu has completed an extended Series A funding round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Coinbase set to purchase currency overview solution Zabo

American cryptocurrency exchange firm Coinbase has revealed it is preparing to acquire digital currency overview tool Zabo for an undisclosed fee.

SEC chair highlights US cryptocurrency regulation shortfalls

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair has outlined gaps in US regulation of cryptocurrencies that could cause investor risk and financial crime concerns.

Upgrade launches new credit card with bitcoin rewards

Upgrade, a FinTech company focused on providing credit for mainstream consumers, launched the Upgrade Bitcoin Rewards Card a new version of its Upgrade Card featuring bitcoin rewards.

Alessa whitepaper outlines key crypto know-how for financial institutions

Alessa by Tier 1 Financial Solutions has published a whitepaper detailing how financial institutions (FIs) can deal with the cryptocurrency market and manage its associated risks.

EU plans to end cryptocurrency anonymity as part of AML plan

The European Commission has said it intends to end anonymity in cryptocurrencies and introduce a new anti-money laundering (AML) agency to crack down on financial crime.

FTX crypto exchange valued at $18bn after the largest funding round in crypto history

Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has completed a series B fundraising round of $900m that values the company at $18bn.

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Almost $1bn raised across all FinTech funding rounds this week

Up to $998m was raised across all the funding rounds reported on by FinTech Global this week, slightly missing out on hitting $1bn. The biggest...
How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

How Theta Lake is revolutionising compliance search with unified search, discovery, and replay

Responding to governance events such as audits, investigations, and e-discovery has become increasingly complex with the adoption of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technologies.
Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

Pouch Insurance, leveraging the capabilities of the INSTANDA no-code insurance platform, has introduced a pioneering AI assistant named 'Goodie'.
Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena, a fintech company, has successfully secured AU$25m in a Series B funding round.
Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

City National Bank, a major financial institution, has announced a strategic $5m impact investment in Lendistry, a minority-led fintech firm.

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