Blockchain

Celo receives investment from Deutsche Telekom

Celo, a blockchain ecosystem aimed at building a decentralised financial system, has received an investment from Deutsche Telekom.

Santander IT infrastructure cloud migration grows as digital move accelerates

Banco Santander claims its digital transformation is ‘ahead of plan’ after it revealed more than 60% of its global IT infrastructure has already migrated to the cloud.

Dispersion Holdings eye AQSE market floatation

DeFi enterprise Dispersion Holdings is planning to apple for admission of its shares to trading on the Access segment of Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market (AQSE) in London.

Singapore FinTech STACS scores $3.6m to improve financial services via blockchain

Singapore-based blockchain development startup Hashstacs Pte Ltd (STACS) raised $3.6m in pre-Series A funding.

UK Chancellor examines case for new Britcoin digital currency

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told the Bank of England (BOE) to look at the case for a potential Britcoin or central-bank-backed digital currency.

JP Morgan taps blockchain for improving money transfers

Investment bank and financial services juggernaut JP Morgan has revealed it is using blockchain technology to improve money transfers between banks globally.

JP Morgan, Mastercard, UBS inject $65m in blockchain firm ConsenSys

Brooklyn-headquartered blockchain technology firm ConsenSys raised $65m from major banks and financial services players including JP Morgan, Mastercard Inc and UBS Group AG to fund its growth and global expansion.

The 26 FinTech deals of last week show the unicorns are on the rise

FinTech companies continue to make waves as the last week witnessed a slew of heavyweights scoring millions of dollars with headlines being filled with decacorns and unicorns alike.

DeFi platform Gro collects $7.1m in its seed round

Decentralised finance platform Gro has collected $7.1m in its seed round, which will support it hiring staff and deepening its products.

What Dataminr’s $475m round among the 33 investments in the FinTech sector last week...

Out of the 33 FinTech funding rounds we reported on last week, cybersecurity companies and cryptocurrency-based enterprises were the clear winners.

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Embroker, the digital insurance company simplifying the insurance buying experience for businesses, has unveiled its specialised coverage program designed for real estate agents and brokers.

Embroker launches specialised insurance program for real estate professionals

Embroker, the digital insurance company simplifying the insurance buying experience for businesses, has unveiled its specialised coverage program designed for real estate agents and brokers.
Five Sigma, a prominent AI claims management software company, has introduced the insurance industry's first AI-powered Insurance Adjustment Agent, Clive™.

Five Sigma unveils insurance industry’s first AI-powered Insurance Adjustment Agent

Five Sigma, a prominent AI claims management software company, has introduced the insurance industry's first AI-powered Insurance Adjustment Agent, Clive™.
Insurity has partnered with Glia to launch a new platform designed to modernise and improve the way insurance carriers and MGAs interact with policyholders and agents.

Insurity and Glia launch platform to transform digital engagement for carriers and MGAs

Insurity has partnered with Glia to launch a new platform designed to modernise and improve the way insurance carriers and MGAs interact with policyholders and agents.
Allianz Partners, a world leader in assistance services, has been appointed by the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to provide medical assistance and repatriation during the event.

Allianz Partners to provide medical assistance for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Allianz Partners, a world leader in assistance services, has been appointed by the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to provide medical assistance and repatriation during the event.
NatWest has launched its banking app on Apple Vision Pro, the tech giant's innovative smart goggles that integrate digital content with the physical world to offer immersive experiences.

Natwest pioneers banking app on Apple Vision Pro

NatWest has launched its banking app on Apple Vision Pro, the tech giant's innovative smart goggles that integrate digital content with the physical world to offer immersive experiences.

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