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North Korean hack attacks fund weapons with $2bn stolen banks and cryptocurrency exchanges

The nuclear and missile programmes of Pyongyang has been funded by North Korea using cyberattacks against banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, a new report has revealed.

Iranian government issues new rules for its domestic cryptocurrency market

A new law could make cryptocurrency trading illegal within Iran as more people are becoming interested in using digital currencies within the country. The Iranian...

Big Blockchain Intelligence Group teams up with SPIRIT Blockchain Capital to distribute risk-management solutions

SPIRIT Blockchain Capital, a company bridging blockchain and digital assets to capital markets, has entered into a value-added reseller partnership with BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group’s, the risk scoring and data analytics company.

Not everyone is happy about Manny Pacquiao launching a cryptocurrency

Several celebrities have launched or backed cryptocurrencies over the past few years. However, opinions are divided about if it’s a good thing or not.

VC firms help digital assets, bitcoin futures business Bakkt to $182.5m funding round

Digital assets and bitcoin futures startup Bakkt says it is ready to build on a bellwether 2018 after picking up $182.5m of new funding.
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Chainalysis lands $16m for real-time crypto compliance tool

Chainalysis has launched a new real-time cryptocurrency compliance tool after closing a $16m Series A round.
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EU says it is ready to regulate cryptocurrencies

The European Union has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrencies if an effort is not made to tackle risk.

Bitstamp picks Onfido to meet KYC regulation

Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp has picked Onfido to provide to its ID verification during onboarding to meet KYC and other regulations.
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Australia-based Bitcoin.com.au has netter $815k

Australia-based Bitcoin exchange Bitcoin.com.au has reportedly netted $815,000 in its series A funding round.
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LedgerX picks up $11.4m for regulated bitcoin exchange

Bitcoin institutional trading and clearing platform LedgerX has picked up $11.4m in a Series B round. Miami International Holdings and Chinese fund Huiyin Blockchain Venture Investments led the financing.

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FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement confirming the final rules under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime.
Endava partners with Finexos to revolutionise AI-driven credit risk management

Endava partners with Finexos to revolutionise AI-driven credit risk management

Endava, a leading technology services company combining world-class engineering, industry expertise, and a people-centric mindset, has announced its partnership with Finexos, an AI-powered credit risk and analytics platform.
DKK Partners and Seed Group collaborate to enhance financial connectivity in MENA

DKK Partners and Seed Group collaborate to enhance financial connectivity in MENA

DKK Partners, a leading FinTech company specialising in emerging markets and foreign exchange liquidity, has partnered with Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, based in Dubai.
Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma as Head of Business Development

Encompass Corporation appoints Nynke Postma as Head of Business Development

Encompass Corporation, a leader in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has appointed Nynke Postma, the founder and former CEO of Blacksmith KYC, as the new...
Osome secures $17m to enhance SMB finance solutions

Osome secures $17m to enhance SMB finance solutions

Osome, a prominent finance admin platform for founders and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has successfully closed its Series B funding round, securing over $17m in capital.

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