Blockchain

R3 strikes partnership with Dubai FinTech startup Wethaq

Enterprise blockchain company R3 has signed a strategic partnership with Wethaq, the Dubai-based FinTech startup, to develop a new financial market infrastructure in Islamic capital markets.

Ripple announces passing 300 customer milestone

Money-transfer company Ripple has over 300 customers and counting on its books.

Why are anti-money laundering practices and background checks so contested among cryptocurrency exchanges?

Customer background checks have again become a hotly debated topic in the cryptocurrency world.

Risk management platform for decentralised finance systems Opyn secures $2.16m in its funding round

Opyn, a decentralised finance (DeFi) protection and risk management platform, has closed a $2.16m funding round.

Crypto.com launched French Version of of its app and cryptocurrency exchange

After rolling out its card across 31 European markets earlier this year, Crypto.com has now launched its app and cryptocurrency exchange in France.

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.

TaxBit raises $100m to scale its cryptocurrency taxation software

Cryptocurrency tax and accounting automation firm TaxBit raised $100m in a Series A funding round led by crypto investment fund Paradigm and Tiger Global.

Digital asset platform Finoa banks $22m in a Series A round

Berlin-based digital asset custody and financial services platform for institutional investors and corporations Finoa closed a $22m Series A funding round.

Chinese associations call for crypto crackdown citing safety concerns

Three Chinese associations have called for a complete ban on financial institutions and payment firms providing cryptocurrency services to customers.

World Bank rebuffs El Salvador with Bitcoin currency integration

The World Bank has declined to help El Salvador with the integration of Bitcoin into its currency system highlighting concerns around the environment and transparency.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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