Blockchain

Blockchain payments network CoreChain secures $4.2m seed

CoreChain Technologies, a company that claims to be the first digital B2B payments network built on blockchain, has snared $4.2m in seed financing.

Aura Network nabs $2.5m for its NFT platform

Aura Network, an NFT dedicated layer-1 blockchain based on Cosmos ecosystem, has raised $2.5m in its seed funding round.

UK sets out plans to become global cryptoasset technology hub

The UK government has unveiled its plans to make the country a global centre for cryptoasset technology.
Standard Chartered invests into blockchain company Partior

Standard Chartered invests into blockchain company Partior

Partior, a blockchain-based global network for value exchange, has received an investment from Standard Chartered.

Metaverse economy could reach $13trn valuation by 2030

A report by Citi has predicted that the fledgling Metaverse economy could be worth $13trn by 2030.

EU Parliament votes to introduce KYC on private crypto wallets

The European Parliament has voted to introduce new regulatory measures that would essentially restrict cryptocurrency transactions by anonymous accounts.

Wormhole hack causes around $320m in stolen cryptocurrency

Blockchain bridge Wormhole has confirmed that around $320m worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen following a hack earlier this week.

Blockchain consortium RiskStream to work with B3i Services for parametric home insurance

The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative, the risk management and insurance industry’s blockchain consortium, has partnered with B3i Services AG, to explore automation in home insurance.

IMA launches metaverse’s first insurance research facility

IMA Financial Group has launched IMA Web3Labs, the metaverse’s first insurance and risk management research and development facility.

Visa launches initiative to help creatives benefit from NFTs

Visa has unveiled a new program aimed at helping digital-first creatives grow their small businesses through non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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FinTech

Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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