Japan to place new restrictions on stablecoin issuance
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it is proposing new restrictions that would only enable banks and wire transfer services to issue stablecoins.
Okcoin locks in $1m commitment to boost cryptocurrency inclusivity
US cryptocurrency platform Okcoin has committed $1m to increasing diversity and inclusivity in the crypto space.
Blockchain startup XY Finance lands $12m funding
Taiwan-based blockchain company XY Finance has raised $12m from a funding round led by Circle Internet Financial.
CertiK continues funding spree as it nets $80m Series B2
Blockchain security firm Certik has bagged $80m from a Series B2 financing raise led by Sequoia Capital China.
NuLink secures funding to develop its privacy-preserving technology
NuLink, decentralised solution that enables privacy-preserving applications developers to implement best practices and best-of-breed security and privacy, has raised $4m from a number of...
US regulatory trio announce plans to establish crypto asset roadmap
Three key regulatory bodies in the US have revealed they are putting together a roadmap to provide greater clarity on a number of areas related to crypto assets.
Crypto PayTech MoonPay secures $555m in highly subscribed Series A
MoonPay, a company that builds payment infrastructure for cryptocurrencies, has closed a Series A financing raise on $555m.
Zumo eyes decarbonised crypto sector through new purchase pilot program
Crypto wallet and payment platform Zumo has unveiled a pilot renewable energy purchase program aimed at making the crypto sector more sustainable.
Financial inclusion on the mind of Sri Lanka with payment solution launch
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced LANKAQR, a new digital payment solution focused on reducing cash reliance and bolstering financial inclusion.
Majority of bank IT executives back cloud adoption to aid business goals
A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit has found almost three quarters of bank IT executives believe moving to the cloud will help their companies reach their objectives.