Blockchain

Hack VC unveils $200m cryptocurrency seed fund

California crypto-native investment firm Hack VC has launched a $200m crypto seed fund to invest in crypto, blockchain and web3 startups.

HMRC seizes NFTs for first time ever in £1.4m fraud bust

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have revealed that have seized 3 non fungible tokens (NFTs) during an investigation into a fraud case worth £1.4m.

Do crypto assets pose a global threat to financial stability?

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has claimed that the crypto assets market could pose a serious threat to financial stability if regulators fail to...

FBI establishes cryptocurrency unit

The FBI is setting up a cryptocurrency-focused unit that will look to work closely with the US Justice Department. The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team...

Why cryptocurrency is on the long road to compliance

As cryptocurrency continues its break-neck rise in popularity and usage, the calls by lawmakers and the financial industry for its greater regulation are getting louder and louder.

Is regulation on the horizon for NFTs?

The growth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has been stratospheric over the past two years, with the market showing no signs of slowing down in 2022. After recently hitting a $41bn value at the end of 2021, the number of prying regulatory eyes on the industry are growing. Will this be the year we see wholesale regulation on NFTs?

Blockchain FinTech Pyypl nets $11m from Series A raise

Pyypl, a blockchain technology-based company that provides digital payments and financial services, has raised $11m from a Series A round.

Newton Crypto bags $20m Series B funding

Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Newton Crypto has raised $20m from a financing raise led by DV Chain.

Crypto payment software OpenNode bags $20m

OpenNode, which aims simplify bitcoin payments and payouts, has bagged $20m in its oversubscribed Series A funding round.

Betterment steps into cryptocurrency with Makara purchase

Investment advisor Betterment has entered an agreement to acquire cryptocurrency portfolio manager Makara for an undisclosed fee.

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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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