Blockchain

Bunq, Volt partner to bolster open payment technology

Dutch challenger bank Bunq has partnered with London-based payments company Volt to provide a faster way for Bunq customers to transfer money from other accounts.

Huobi introduces VC subsidiary with $100m backing

Seychelles-based blockchain technology firm Huobi Group has launched a subsidiary aimed at growing its venture investment portfolio.

How long can WealthTech firms resist the crypto FOMO?

Global stockbrokers, neobankers and financial institutions are all slowly onboarding crypto into their asset portfolio and it's probably a matter of time before WealthTechs do the same, according to analysts.

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.

G7 finance group endorses policy principals for retail CBDCs

Finance officials from the G7 have endorsed 13 public policy principles for retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Crypto investment hub Flint bags $5.1m to accelerate development

Crypto asset investment solution Flint has raised $5.1m from a seed funding round led by Sequoia Capital India and GFC.

David Beckham scores metaverse role with blockchain ambassadorship

Global football icon David Beckham has entered the metaverse after taking the role of a global brand ambassador for the DigitalBits blockchain.

What role does blockchain have in compliance?

Technology and regulatory compliance can often seem unconnected to some. However, in a world where cryptocurrency continues to establish deeper roots in the mainstream, they are becoming more connected.
Centrifuge raises funds to bring real-world assets to crypto

Centrifuge raises funds to bring real-world assets to crypto

Centrifuge, which claims to be the first DeFi protocol to finance real-world assets (RWAs) on the blockchain, has closed a $4m funding round.
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Federal bank regulatory agencies issue statement on crypto

Federal bank regulatory agencies have issued a joint statement to highlight key risks for banking organisations associated with crypto-assets and the crypto-asset sector.

News Stories

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.
SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe's largest private credit deals

SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe’s largest private credit deals

SumUp, a leading global FinTech company, recently raised €1.5bn from private credit lenders in a significant funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This transaction marks one of the largest European private credit deals in recent years.
Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.

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