Blockchain

India plans to unveil digital rupee in 2023

The Indian government has revealed it plans to launch a digital rupee in 2023 to deal with the growing demand for digital transactions in the country.

NFT wallet Phantom bags $109m Series B

Phantom, which claims to be the fastest growing crypto wallet, has bagged $109m in its Series B funding round, which was led by Paradigm.

2021 a record year for cryptocurrency apps with 560% year-on-year growth

Research by app analytics and marketing platform App Radar has found 2021 was a red-letter year for cryptocurrency app downloads, with 82.9m made on Google Play alone.

Crypto tax platform CoinTracker earns horn after Series A

Crypto tax and portfolio tracking service CoinTracker has netted $100m in its Series A investment, which puts its valuation at $1.3bn.

Fiat-to-crypto gateway aggregator Onramper snares $6m seed

Onramper, a company aiming to provide crypto-enabled applications with an easy-to-use fiat onramp, has inked $6m from a seed funding round.

Crypto investment hub Flint bags $5.1m to accelerate development

Crypto asset investment solution Flint has raised $5.1m from a seed funding round led by Sequoia Capital India and GFC.

SOMA.finance lands $6.5m seed raise

Digital assets marketplace SOMA.finance has closed a seed funding round and raised $6.5m.

Incubator NFT Investments set to acquire Pluto Digital in £96m deal

NFT Investments, an incubator that specialises in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is set to purchase crypto technology and venture firm Pluto Digital for £96m.

Crypto index provider Vinter scores $3.4m capital raise

Vinter, a fast-growing index provider for crypto assets, has closed a funding round at $3.4m.

Europe’s first blockchain financial institution opens for pre-registration

Benker is set to become the first ever licensed blockchain financial institution in Europe following an approval by the Bank of Lithuania.

News Stories

A Welsh FinTech firm has secured a milestone £5m export deal, as it looks to kickstart its global expansion plans.

Welsh FinTech secures £5m export deal to kickstart global expansion

A Welsh FinTech firm has secured a milestone £5m export deal, as it looks to kickstart its global expansion plans.
Baselayer, a B2B platform utilising proprietary Graph AI technology, has officially emerged from stealth mode, securing a $6.5m seed round.

Baselayer raises $6.5m seed round to redefine business risk with AI risk engine

Baselayer, a B2B platform utilising proprietary Graph AI technology, has officially emerged from stealth mode, securing a $6.5m seed round.
Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.

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