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UK mandates crypto exchanges to report sanctions breaches

Updated guidance from the Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has revealed crypto exchanges must report sanction breaches in the UK.
Spectral

DeFi FinTech Spectral lands $23m

Spectral, a company specialising in the decentralised finance space, has raised $23m from a funding round.  
Fortress Blockchain Technologies closes seed round

Fortress Blockchain Technologies closes seed round

Fortress Blockchain Technologies has closed its seed round on $22.5m, which was led by Ayon Capital.
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Airswift picks up $2m for crypto payment solutions

Airswift, a FinTech startup pioneering Web 3.0 native payment solutions, has raised $2m in a pre-seed funding round led by CE Innovation Capital (CEiC).

Bank of Thailand to initiate CBDC pilot study

The Bank of Thailand has said that it is starting a pilot study of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Data infrastructure platform Vybe Network scores Series A

Data infrastructure solution Vybe Network has closed its Series A investment round on $10.5m.

UK Parliament initiates inquiry into crypto and digital assets sector

A cross party group in the UK Parliament has begun an inquiry into the UK’s cryptocurrency and digital assets sector.

Xion Finance closes $50m investment from GEM Digital

Xion Finance, which removes the manual process of investing into initial DEX offerings, has collected $50m in funding.

EBA warns drain of talent will impact regulation of crypto

A chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA) has said European regulators are facing challenges in finding talent to help regulate the cryptocurrency industry.

Topl bags $15m to power the next wave of supply chains

Topl, which developed blockchain built to drive impact initiatives and sustainable transformation for companies across the world, has raised $15m in Series A funding.

News Stories

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

Stripe valued at $70bn in new Sequoia Capital deal

In a strategic move, Sequoia Capital has reportedly extended an offer to its investors to buy shares in Stripe, a leading payments company it initially supported nearly 14 years ago, according to a report from Axios.
Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech startup OCN raises $86m to expand car rental services for gig workers

Mexican FinTech OCN, formerly known as OneCarNow, has successfully secured $86m in a Series A funding round, according to a report form Bloomberg.
EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

EBA launches consultation on new MiCAR reporting guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced a public consultation on new draft Guidelines intended to standardize reporting requirements under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR).
New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

New Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT) enhances sustainable investment

In the realm of sustainable finance, the clarity and credibility of categorising economic activities have received a substantial boost with the introduction of the Independent Science Based Taxonomy (ISBT).
KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG launches new Clear on Climate Reporting Hub to offer greater ESG reporting support

KPMG International has recently launched the Clear on Climate Reporting Hub, an innovative platform designed to offer valuable insights and guidance on corporate reporting of climate-related matters.

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