Blockchain

Hackers plunder $600m in cryptocurrency from online game

A major digital cash heist has led to cryptocurrency valued at over $600m being stolen from a digital ledger used by players of the Axie Infinity online game.

OECD publishes consultation on tax transparency framework for crypto assets

The OECD has released a consultation document concerning a new global tax transparency framework to provide the reporting and exchange of information of crypto assets.

Crypto firms to be required to register with FCA under new law

A range of cryptocurrency businesses could be forced to leave the UK market if they fail to register with the Financial Conduct Authority by Thursday this week.

ANZ unveils first ever Australian bank-issued stablecoin

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group will launch the first bank-issued stablecoin payment from Australia through a public permissionless blockchain transaction.

David Beckham scores metaverse role with blockchain ambassadorship

Global football icon David Beckham has entered the metaverse after taking the role of a global brand ambassador for the DigitalBits blockchain.

Investment platform Change unveils crypto investor card

Change, an investment platform, has introduced a new investor card that enables users to make fast crypto payments for everything.

Naomi Osaka links with FTX to become global ambassador and shareholder

Naomi Osaka has become a global ambassador and shareholder of crypto firm FTX in a long-term partnership focused on bolstering access and opportunity to women in crypto.

Bank of England urges crypto firms to ensure sanctions enforcement

The Bank of England has called on crypto companies to make sure sanctions are enforced in light on the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

CoinRoutes lands $16m Series B

CoinRoutes, a trading platform for digital assets, has secured $16m from a Series B financing raise led by Ayon Capital.

EU regulatory trio offers warning on crypto assets risk

The European Supervisory Authorities have sent out a warning to consumers that many crypto assets are ‘highly risky and speculative’.

News Stories

Over $3bn raised in this week's 29 FinTech funding rounds

Over $3bn raised in this week’s 29 FinTech funding rounds

Over $3bn was raised by FinTech companies this week, supercharged by a colossal €1.5bn raised by UK-based SumUp. 
Intellect Design Arena welcomes Rajesh Mehta to enhance transaction banking strategy

Intellect Design Arena welcomes Rajesh Mehta to enhance transaction banking strategy

Intellect Design Arena, a pioneering FinTech company known for its cloud-native, API-led microservices-based multi-product platforms, has appointed Rajesh Mehta to its Growth Advisory Board.
League data and Mambu revolutionize Canadian credit unions with new digital banking platform

League data and Mambu revolutionize Canadian credit unions with new digital banking platform

League Data and Mambu have embarked on a groundbreaking journey to transform the Canadian financial landscape by introducing advanced cloud banking solutions to credit unions.
Fingerprint and Oscilar unite to enhance fraud prevention in FinTech

Fingerprint and Oscilar unite to enhance fraud prevention in FinTech

Fingerprint, known as the world's most accurate device intelligence platform, is partnering with Oscilar, a leader in AI-driven risk and fraud management.
Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English, an online English-learning platform operating in over 30 countries, and dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform specializing in high-growth markets, have recently announced a significant partnership.

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