Blockchain

Blockchain solution developer ConsenSys hits $7bn valuation after funding

ConsenSys, a blockchain solution developer, has reached a $7bn valuation after the close of a $450m investment round.

Financial modelling platform Gauntlet Network joins unicorn club

Gauntlet Network, a financial modelling platform, has hit a $1bn valuation after the close of its Series B round on $23.8m.

Chainalysis unveils two sanctions screening tools for crypto firms

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has sped up the launch of two new sanctions screening tools to help the cryptocurrency industry.

Thailand eases crypto tax regulations to promote digital asset investments

Thailand’s finance ministry has loosened regulations around crypto tax in order to foster investment in the country’s digital asset market.
Centrifuge raises funds to bring real-world assets to crypto

Centrifuge raises funds to bring real-world assets to crypto

Centrifuge, which claims to be the first DeFi protocol to finance real-world assets (RWAs) on the blockchain, has closed a $4m funding round.

Binance launches Bifinity as its fiat-to-crypto payments provider

Binance has unveiled Bifinity as the cryptocurrency infrastructure provider’s official fiat-to-crypto payments provider.

Manchester City makes OKX its official cryptocurrency exchange partner

Premier League champions Manchester City have linked with OKX, the second largest crypto exchange globally, to make it the club’s official crypto exchange partner.

How is cryptocurrency changing money laundering?

The cryptocurrency market is booming. With new technologies and new products launching on the market, the industry is seemingly going from strength to strength. With new technologies, however, come new challenges. How is the industry changing money laundering?

Crypto, NFTs ads required to carry ‘highly risky’ disclaimer

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has said that all ads for virtual digital assets may carry a disclaimer underlining their riskiness.

European Parliament postpones crypto regulation vote amid backlash

The European Parliament has postponed a vote on crypto asset regulation after a leaked draft included a provision that sought to ban cryptocurrencies.

News Stories

New era of US sanctions: How compliance could change in the coming years

New era of US sanctions: How compliance could change in the coming years

As we move into the latter half of 2024, the landscape of international relations is increasingly fraught with challenges, from escalating global conflicts to...
M-Files, a leader in information management solutions, has outlined a potentially pivotal cost reduction strategy for financial services firms.

M-Files highlights key cost reduction strategy for financial services firms

M-Files, a leader in information management solutions, has suggested that financial services organisations can achieve a competitive advantage by reducing their cost to serve.
The insurance sector is a dynamic market that continuously evolves due to technology, policyholder demands, and legislation. To stay competitive and provide optimal service, insurers must adapt to these changes. Comarch, a global IT business products provider, explores several trends shaping the insurance claims landscape.

Navigating the key trends and challenges in the insurance claims landscape

The insurance sector is a dynamic market that continuously evolves due to technology, policyholder demands, and legislation. To stay competitive and provide optimal service, insurers must adapt to these changes. Comarch, a global IT business products provider, explores several trends shaping the insurance claims landscape.
Ushur, the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA), has announced the launch of its prebuilt AI-powered automation solution.

Ushur launches AI-powered automation solution to enhance onboarding for insurance carriers

Ushur, the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA), has announced the launch of its prebuilt AI-powered automation solution.
Chubb, a leading global provider of insurance products, has announced the appointment of Peter Kelaher as the division president for Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

Chubb appoints industry veteran to senior leadership role

Chubb, a leading global provider of insurance products, has announced the appointment of Peter Kelaher as the division president for Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

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