Blockchain

CoreChain reels in $1.25m pre-seed to expand network offering

Business-to-business (B2B) payments network CoreChain Technologies has secured $1.25m from a pre-seed funding round.

Revolut adds new capabilities to boost Bitcoin uptake

UK-based FinTech Revolut has introduced new features for users which enable them to transfer funds from Bitcoin holdings to their own digital wallets.

Coin Metrics bags $15m Series B to aid global expansion

Cryptoasset data and infrastructure platform Coin Metrics has raised $15m from a Series B round led by Goldman Sachs.

Visa, Tala partner to bolster crypto adoption in emerging markets

Visa has partnered with Santa Monica-based FinTech startup Tala to offer easier access to cryptocurrencies for people in emerging markets.

Pennyworth launches financial planning app on iOS, Android to follow

UK-based neobank Pennyworth has begun beta testing of the first version of its financial planning app on all iOS devices.

AWS eyes simplified data process with Amazon FinSpace launch

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced Amazon FinSpace – a service aimed at reducing the time FinTech’s spend finding, preparing and analysing financial data.

Klarna bolsters UK presence with key regional market expansions

FinTech juggernaut Klarna has expanded its footprint in the UK with a new office in London and larger premises in Manchester.

Secret Network scores $11.5m to further develop DeFi and NFTs with privacy protection

Privacy-enabled blockchain firm Secret Network witnessed a slew of well-known organisations who invested in SCRT, the native coin of the Secret Community blockchain, totalling $11.5m.

Stocard introduces post-purchase protection to provide users insurance

German FinTech company Stocard has launched a free buyers’ protection for all users of its Stocard Pay platform.

Corporate spend management firms and celebrity-backed companies among the 42 FinTech rounds raised last...

A Jared Leto-backed startup, family-focused FinTech firms and corporate spend management companies were among the big winners of the 42 funding rounds reported on last week.

News Stories

Aven hits unicorn status with $142m funding for home equity credit solutions

Aven hits unicorn status with $142m funding for home equity credit solutions

Aven, a cutting-edge FinTech company, has successfully closed its Series D funding round, amassing a notable $142m.
FCA calls for stricter yet fairer treatment of politically exposed persons

FCA calls for stricter yet fairer treatment of politically exposed persons

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently mandated that financial institutions, including banks, payment firms, and lenders, enhance their protocols to ensure fair treatment of politically exposed persons (PEPs).
PSR and FCA explore the impact of digital wallets on UK consumers and businesses

PSR and FCA explore the impact of digital wallets on UK consumers and businesses

The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly initiated a call for information to assess the rapidly growing influence of digital wallets on both consumers and businesses in the UK.
Hong Kong to fortify financial stability with new stablecoin regulations

Hong Kong to fortify financial stability with new stablecoin regulations

Hong Kong is poised to introduce a new regulatory regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) issuers following positive feedback from a public consultation.
CTERA secures $80m from PSG Equity to enhance its hybrid cloud data platform

CTERA secures $80m from PSG Equity to enhance its hybrid cloud data platform

CTERA, a renowned leader in hybrid cloud data management, today announced a significant financial boost, securing $80m in a mix of primary and secondary funding from PSG Equity.

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