Ripple grabs $55m from blockchain-curious banks
The blockchain continues its steady shift into mainstream banking with startup Ripple adding seven more major financial institutions, as well as raised $55m in funding.
Blockchain-based data platform Datawallet closes ICO on $40m hard cap
C2B blockchain-based data exchange Datawallet has closed its ICO on its $40m hard cap.
Celsius Network has processed over $1bn in cryptocurrency deposits since launching in 2018
Cryptocurrency interest-earning platform Celsius Network has stated that it has surpassed $1bn in total cryptocurrency deposits in less than years after launching its mobile app.
Mastercard and Coinbase team to extend NFT purchasing capabilities
Mastercard is partnering with Coinbase to allow people to purchase non fungible tokens (NFTs) with their debit and credit cards.
Tierion raises $25m through ICO
Blockchain data management platform Tierion has reportedly raised $25m through its ICO, which had an initial closing date of August 10th.
Xage Security nets $12m in Series A led by March Capital Partners
Xage Security, a blockchain-based security solution for industrial IoT, has netted $12m in its Series A round of funding.
28 FinTech rounds from last week you should know about
The WealthTech and cryptocurrency FinTech sectors were among some of the winners of the investment rounds recorded last week.
Taiwan Central Bank issues warning about NFT risks
The Central Bank of Taiwan has issued a warning to its citizens about the risks associated with NFTs as a particular mode of investment.
Elliptic teams up with LexisNexis to fight bitcoin money laundering
London-based blockchain intelligence startup Elliptic is partnering with risk management firm LexisNexis to bring anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to cryptocurrencies.
BANKEX brings in $24m through ICO to enable tokenisation
BANKEX, which provides the technology for asset tokenization through its Proof of Asset (PoA) protocol, has already raised more than $24m through its token sale.