India explores blockchain framework
India is exploring a potential National Level Blockchain Framework which will support the scaling up and wider deployment of the technology.
Shanghai launches new blockchain alliance
There a new blockchain consortium in town with the announcement of the Shanghai Industrial Development Blockchain Alliance.
Aura Network nabs $2.5m for its NFT platform
Aura Network, an NFT dedicated layer-1 blockchain based on Cosmos ecosystem, has raised $2.5m in its seed funding round.
Jia rakes in $4.3m seed funding to expand blockchain lending
Jia, a FinTech startup focused on blockchain-based lending, raised an impressive $4.3m in seed funding.
Celo receives investment from Deutsche Telekom
Celo, a blockchain ecosystem aimed at building a decentralised financial system, has received an investment from Deutsche Telekom.
The FCA bans the sale of certain cryptocurrencies like bitcoin
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned the sale of derivatives and exchange traded notes that reference certain types of cryptocurrencies like bicoin, ripple and ether to retail consumers.
20 FinTech rounds from last week you can’t afford to be unaware of
FinTech companies, RegTech ventures, InsurTech startups and challenger banks raised money in the last week. This is what you can learn from the 20 FinTech rounds we reported on.
Paxos collects $65m in Series B to support global expansion
Paxos, a blockchain-powered trust, has collected $65m in its Series B round led by a consortium of investors.
MicroMoney launches $30m token distribution campaign
MicroMoney, a Blockchain powered financial services platform, has launched a $30m token distribution campaign.
ModulTrade forms strategic partnership with Alibaba’s Yangting
Blockchain-based B2B trading platform ModulTrade has formed a strategic partnership with Alibaba’s investment vehicle Yangting Internet Technology.