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Ethereum cryptocurrency expert arrested after giving blockchain talk in North Korea

A cryptocurrency community rivalling bitcoin is in uproar after an Ethereum Foundation worker was arrested after giving a blockchain talk in North Korea.

PayPal pulls the plug on PornHub performers’ payments

Thousands of performers on pornography website PornHub have reportedly been cut off from using PayPal’s services.

Anonymous 4chan group claims to be gearing up to invest $75m in new cryptocurrency...

Members of the controversial online forum 4chan claim to have joined forces to invest and donate $75m in bitcoin to companies protecting personal data, develop anonymity tools, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

The US congress is gearing up to vote on new cryptocurrency bill

The House of Representatives is looking to vote on legislation about how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) should regulate crypto asse

Bittrex New York customers will get more time to withdraw their funds

The New York Department of Financial Services has given cryptocurreny exchange Bittrex's customers more time to empty their accounts.

ANNA announces a new technology taskforce with the aim to create digital asset identification...

With Libra and bitcoin constantly getting in the headlines, it’s easy to see why the cryptocurrency market may require some harmonisation of standards. That is exactly what...

CFTC accusses Nevada entrepreneur of running a $11m cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

A top US regulator is accusing the Circle Society and its owner David Gilbert Saffron of fraudulent solicitation, misappropriation and registration violations.

Cyber criminals stole thousands of dollars-worth in bitcoins from shoppers through a modified Tor...

A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has discovered how cyber criminals have used a browser to steal digital money.

Libra has lost another backer, but claims it has 180 replacements as it puts...

The Facebook-backed cryptocurrency project Libra names five people to its association board as another backer jumps ship.

Smartlands is going to the States through partnership with IIP Securities

British digital tokenization firm Smartlands is looking to jump across the pond thanks to its partnership with IIP Securities, a banking consultancy.

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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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