Blockchain

CoinDCX hits unicorn status after $90m round from Facebook co-founder’s B Capital

CoinDCX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, has become the country’s first crypto unicorn with a $90m Series C fundraise led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital.

SEC fines Poloniex $10m for operating unregistered crypto exchange

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped a $10m fine on crypto firm Poloniex for operating an unregistered cryptocurrency exchange.

FalconX bolsters unicorn status with $210m Series C

Cryptocurrency financial services platform FalconX has lifted its valuation to $3.75bn following a $210m capital raise in its Series C.

Greengage reels in £2.5m investment to fuel team and tech expansion

Digital asset banking startup Greengage has secured a £2.5m investment from Gilbraltar-based portfolio business IOVlabs.

Bank of Korea set to kick-off central bank digital currency pilot

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has revealed it is planning to initiate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot later this month.

Coinbase set to purchase currency overview solution Zabo

American cryptocurrency exchange firm Coinbase has revealed it is preparing to acquire digital currency overview tool Zabo for an undisclosed fee.

SEC chair highlights US cryptocurrency regulation shortfalls

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair has outlined gaps in US regulation of cryptocurrencies that could cause investor risk and financial crime concerns.

Tenderly raises $15.3m to build an end-to-end Ethereum developer platform

Ethereum developer platform Tenderly closed a $15.3m Series A funding round led by Accel with additional participation from existing investors including Version One.

Fireblocks hits $1bn valuation after close of Series D

Fireblocks, which claims to help financial institutions safely interact with digital assets, has closed its Series D round on $310, bringing its valuation to more than $2bn.

Why investors are betting on crypto firms and InsurTechs based on the 22 rounds...

Last week proved to be profitable in terms of FinTech investment, with the rounds revealing the state of cryptocurrency and InsurTech sectors.

News Stories

13books Capital secures £121m fund for FinTech start-ups

13books Capital secures £121m fund for FinTech start-ups

13books Capital, a venture capital firm established in 2019, has announced the closure of a new fund valued at £121m aimed at investing in the most promising founders in the FinTech sector.
Dopay secures $13.5m in Series A extension to expand digital payroll in emerging markets

Dopay secures $13.5m in Series A extension to expand digital payroll in emerging markets

Dopay, an innovative FinTech player, has recently completed a strategic $13.5m Series A extension round.
PEXX's new $4.5m investment boosts its stablecoin payment innovations

PEXX’s new $4.5m investment boosts its stablecoin payment innovations

PEXX, a FinTech startup specializing in stablecoin-to-fiat payment platform, announced today that it has closed a $4.5m seed funding round.
Xapien secures $10m to transform compliance with AI-driven research

Xapien secures $10m to transform compliance with AI-driven research

Xapien, a pioneering AI due diligence provider, announced today its successful $10m Series A funding round, led by YFM Equity Partners.
Boosting cybersecurity, CultureAI raises $10m from top investors

Boosting cybersecurity, CultureAI raises $10m from top investors

CultureAI, a leading Human Risk Management Platform, announced today that it has closed a $10m Series A funding round.

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