Blockchain

Orchid reels in $4.7m to use blockchain to remove internet censorship

Orchid Labs, which is using blockchain to free the internet of surveillance and censorship, has reportedly raised $4.7m in seed funding.

Not everyone is happy about Manny Pacquiao launching a cryptocurrency

Several celebrities have launched or backed cryptocurrencies over the past few years. However, opinions are divided about if it’s a good thing or not.

Digital asset platform Finoa banks $22m in a Series A round

Berlin-based digital asset custody and financial services platform for institutional investors and corporations Finoa closed a $22m Series A funding round.
SEBA Bank, HashKey team up to drive digital assets in Hong Kong & Switzerland

SEBA Bank, HashKey team up to drive digital assets in Hong Kong & Switzerland

HashKey Digital Asset Group and SEBA Bank have signed a partnership as they look to help accelerate adoption of digital assets in Hong Kong and Switzerland.

Ripple grabs $55m from blockchain-curious banks

The blockchain continues its steady shift into mainstream banking with startup Ripple adding seven more major financial institutions, as well as raised $55m in funding.
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Blockchain-based data platform Datawallet closes ICO on $40m hard cap

C2B blockchain-based data exchange Datawallet has closed its ICO on its $40m hard cap.

Celsius Network has processed over $1bn in cryptocurrency deposits since launching in 2018

Cryptocurrency interest-earning platform Celsius Network has stated that it has surpassed $1bn in total cryptocurrency deposits in less than years after launching its mobile app.

Mastercard and Coinbase team to extend NFT purchasing capabilities

Mastercard is partnering with Coinbase to allow people to purchase non fungible tokens (NFTs) with their debit and credit cards.
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Tierion raises $25m through ICO

Blockchain data management platform Tierion has reportedly raised $25m through its ICO, which had an initial closing date of August 10th.

Xage Security nets $12m in Series A led by March Capital Partners

Xage Security, a blockchain-based security solution for industrial IoT, has netted $12m in its Series A round of funding.

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There was a climb in investment in the FinTech sector this week, with FinTech Global reporting on a total of $399m being raised across...
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Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

As technologically-driven solutions continue to firmly pierce the financial industry and how it runs, the need for firms to maintain compliance amongst a deluge...
ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

ZeroEyes joins Lloyd’s Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb revolutionises flood insurance: Faster quotes with new digital platform

Chubb Personal Risk Services (PRS), known for its commitment to providing exceptional insurance services, has announced the launch of an innovative self-service Flood Insurance System.
Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint...

Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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