Bitcoin

City watchdog warns against cryptoasset investments

Bitcoin's value may have skyrocketed in the past year, but the UK's top financial regulator warns that investment in the market is far from certain.

Bitcoin breaks new $35,000 record

Having broken its earlier record over the weekend, bitcoin traded at $35,842 on Wednesday.

Future FinTech to buy majority in crypto ATM company Blocknance

Blockchain e-commerce company Future FinTech has signed a term sheet to become the majority owner of  Blocknance. As part of the deal, Future FinTech will...

Bitwise boasts of having surpassed having $500m in assets under management

Cryptocurrency index fund provider Bitwise Asset Management recently surpassed $500m in assets under management, up from $100m in October.

Bitcoin breaks new record at $34,000 valuation

Cryptocurrency bitcoin's value has reached a new record level by shooting past the $34,000 mark on Sunday.

Latin America and teen-focused FinTech services are coming of age as the industry closes...

Last week’s 32 FinTech rounds highlight how Latin America is exploding with new activity, how open banking has nudged closer to being fully adopted across Europe and the rising popularity of teen-focused ventures.

Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations

Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.

Bitso secures $62m funding round

Mexican crypto exchange Bitso has collected a massive $62m investment in a round led by QED Investors and Kaszek Ventures.

Hackers demand $1m from insurer Shirbit to keep compromised client data private

Hacking group Black Shadow has demanded to be paid almost $1m to keep the customer data it stole from Israeli insurance company Shirbit private.

Australia’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange accidentally compromised over 270,000 customers’ accounts

Cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets accidentally exposed more than 270,000 of its customers' email addresses and names by email.

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How design transforms AI potential into investigator impact

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Singapore takes step toward global listing board

Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state's financial regulator, has introduced a new amendment bill that could reshape how companies pursue dual listings...
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Facephi expands globally with new Canadian subsidiary

Facephi has announced the launch of a new subsidiary in British Columbia, Canada, as part of its strategy centred on sustainable growth and geographic...
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The growing importance of smarter leak detection for water risk management

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ViClarity

ViClarity launches AI-powered regulatory monitor

ViClarity has unveiled Reg Monitor, an AI-powered tool designed to help GRC teams track and act on regulatory changes more efficiently. The new capability continuously...

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