Bitcoin

Aximetria releases new tool AxiCheck to enable people to see how tolerant their banks...

The Swiss crypto service Aximetria has launched a service solution to check bank cards for crypto tolerance, enabling users to see how likely their banks are to block a cryptocurrency transaction.
SEBA Bank, HashKey team up to drive digital assets in Hong Kong & Switzerland

SEBA Bank, HashKey team up to drive digital assets in Hong Kong & Switzerland

HashKey Digital Asset Group and SEBA Bank have signed a partnership as they look to help accelerate adoption of digital assets in Hong Kong and Switzerland.
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Bitcoin dives 20% following $77m hack

The value of bitcoin slumped 20% following the $77m hack of Bitfinex, one of the most-popular cryptocurrency exchanges.

Thailand central bank unveils plans for digital currency pilot in 2022

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revealed it intends to begin a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot study in the second quarter of 2022.

New UK court ruling classifies bitcoin as a legal property

Cryptocurrencies are still reasonably new, meaning that every legal aspect of it is still not 100% clear. Yet, a new case might help shed some light.

Taiwan Central Bank issues warning about NFT risks

The Central Bank of Taiwan has issued a warning to its citizens about the risks associated with NFTs as a particular mode of investment.

28 FinTech rounds from last week you should know about

The WealthTech and cryptocurrency FinTech sectors were among some of the winners of the investment rounds recorded last week.
LumiShare

Digital asset management firm LumiShare bags $3.2m

LumiShare, a blockchain-based digital asset management ecosystem, has netted $3.2m from the Abu Dhabi royal family.
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Bitfinex takes 36% from all users to compensate for $71m hack

Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange Bitfinex is opting to split the cost of the $71m theft it suffered last week across all of its users.

eToro boosts investor exposure to diverse assets with DeFi portfolio launch

Investment platform eToro has unveiled a decentralised finance (DeFi) portfolio to offer investors long-term exposure to key projects in the DeFi ecosystem.

News Stories

Worldline and Visa innovate in OTA Payments with new virtual card solution

Worldline and Visa innovate in OTA Payments with new virtual card solution

Worldline, which offers payment services, has partnered with Visa to launch a new virtual card issuing solution. 
ClearBlue and Kita forge groundbreaking alliance to enhance voluntary carbon market enhancing

ClearBlue and Kita forge groundbreaking alliance to enhance voluntary carbon market enhancing

ClearBlue, a leader in carbon market analysis, and Kita, a trailblazer in carbon credit insurance, have recently unveiled a pioneering partnership.
ESMA

EU issues new guidelines to combat greenwashing risk in investment funds

The ESMA has unveiled its latest effort in combating the growing risk of greenwashing within investment funds, as reported by ESG Today. 
Tide expands to Germany, unveils business financial platform for SMEs

Tide expands to Germany, unveils business financial platform for SMEs

Tide, a leader in the UK business financial platform sector, has launched a free current account in Germany aimed at small businesses.
OpenPayd joins forces with Wirex to enhance payment solutions across the UK and EEA

OpenPayd joins forces with Wirex to enhance payment solutions across the UK and EEA

OpenPayd, a leader in embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), collaborates with Wirex, a distinguished Web3 money app.

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