Blockchain

China bans all cryptocurrencies in huge virtual currency crackdown

The People’s Bank of China (POB) has officially announced that all transactions including cryptocurrencies are illegal with immediate effect.

Crypto firm Cobo scores $40m Series B to develop DeFi platform

Singaporean FinTech firm Cobo has raised $40m from a Series B funding round to develop what it claims is the first ever DeFi-as-a-service platform.

eToro boosts investor exposure to diverse assets with DeFi portfolio launch

Investment platform eToro has unveiled a decentralised finance (DeFi) portfolio to offer investors long-term exposure to key projects in the DeFi ecosystem.

US set to sanction crypto wallets and exchanges in ransomware crackdown

The Biden Administration is expected to begin issuing sanctions against crypto exchanges, wallets and traders used by ransomware groups to crackdown on cyberattacks.

Digital currency compliance platform Coinfirm hits Series A close on $8m

Coinfirm, an AML compliance solution for digital currencies and blockchain-based financial ecosystems, has closed its Series A funding round on $8m.

Mastercard enters agreement to buy crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace

Mastercard has agreed to acquire cryptocurrency intelligence and blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace for an undisclosed fee.

Cabital pockets $4m in seed round to further strengthen its crypto offering

Singapore-based digital assets institution Cabital raised $4m in seed funding led by SIG, Dragonfly, and GSR, pushing the company’s valuation to $40m.

UK financial watchdog issues fresh warnings on crypto risks after Kimmie K’s Insta post

UK watchdog Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fired a warning shot at the cryptocurrency industry, signalling it could soon come under greater regulatory scrutiny.

MAS lists the 15 finalists for its Central Bank Digital Currency solution challenge

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has named the 15 finalists for its competition to create Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions.

Paradigm leads $8m Series A into DeFi lending company Euler

UK-based DeFi lending protocol organisation Euler raised $8m in Series A funding led by Paradigm.

News Stories

Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Boosting identity-based security, Elisity raises $37m from Insight Partners

Elisity, a leading pioneer in identity-based microsegmentation, announced a significant financial boost with a $37m Series B funding round led by global software investor...
Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs secures $150m from Haveli Investments to boost financial service innovations

Blend Labs, known for its cloud banking services, and Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, have announced a strategic partnership marked by a significant $150m investment in Blend by Haveli.
Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight bags $150m in Series E funding to boost AI security innovations

Corelight, a prominent player in open network detection and response (NDR) headquartered in San Francisco, recently secured a substantial $150m in Series E funding.
Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip secures $15m in Series A to redefine real estate FinTech

Backflip, an all-encompassing real estate and financial technology platform, has closed a $15m Series A funding round, spearheaded by FirstMark Capital, known for their early investment in other category-defining platforms like Airbnb, Shopify, and Pinterest.
Navigating corporate reporting: How CSRD is changing the game

Majority of companies not subject to CSRD still plan to align with its requirements

The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability...

Download the free AIFinTech100 report

FREE

Download the AIFinTech100 report for 2023 with details on each solution

120,000+ FinTech leaders get exclusive industry stories delivered every week