Blockchain

European Central Bank warns that cryptocurrencies like Libra could pose a major risk for...

It seems as if the Libra Association has ramped up its efforts to get Libra off the launchpad. However, now the European Central Bank has published a research paper warning that stablecoins like Libra could badly impact the markets.

Could 2022 be the year of the CBDC?

With the rise of cryptocurrencies showing no signs of slowing down, the growth of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) appears to be another trend on the ascendancy. Will 2022 prove to be a red-letter year for CBDC adoption?

Blockchain bags $40m for Series B funding round

London-based Blockchain has bagged $40m for its Series B funding round.

Block.one closes new investment, a month after its record $4bn ICO

Blockchain software developer Block.one has raised received an undisclosed funding round, a month after it closed a colossal $4bn ICO.

DeFiner bags investment from crypto investor SNZ Holdings

Decentralised finance network DeFiner has received an investment from SNZ Holding, a crypto fund created by a group of blockchain evangelists.

Data infrastructure platform Vybe Network scores Series A

Data infrastructure solution Vybe Network has closed its Series A investment round on $10.5m.

Blockchain retail startup Pundi X closes ICO pre-sale with more-than $4m

Pundi X, a blockchain startup that aims to make cryptocurrencies an enabler of ubiquitous cashless payment environments, has closed its pre-sale ICO with more-than $4m.

Baton Systems collects over $12m in Series A

Baton Systems, a blockchain-inspired bank-to-bank payments infrastructure, has bagged over $12m in its Series A.

Digital Asset scores $120m in its Series D round

Digital Asset, a multi-party application platform, has closed its Series D round on $120m.
BIS

BIS Innovation Hub unveils new CBDC prototype

The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Swiss Centre has launched a new project as a prototype CBDC.

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FinTech

Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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