Blockchain

Miss these 27 funding rounds at your own peril

From stocktrading to teenage finances, last week's funding rounds provide plenty of things to consider for the future of the industry.

Is the metaverse the next frontier for banks?

Ever since Meta, formerly Facebook, gave that presentation on its move to the metaverse, the virtual world has become more of a reality.

The 35 FinTech deals from the last week that you can’t afford to miss

Keeping up with all the comings and goings of the FinTech space is far from easy, but don't worry. We've got you covered with the deals that sent shock waves across the sector in the last week.

Bhutan to pilot central bank digital currency through Ripple partnership

The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan has teamed with cross-border crypto payment firm Ripple to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the region.

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.
Pine Street Labs raises $6m to support wallet management

Pine Street Labs raises $6m to support wallet management

Pine Street Labs, which allows enterprises to manage wallets on any blockchain, has reportedly raised $6m in funding.

Velix.ID launches Blockchain platform for identity verification

Newly launched RegTech startup Velix.ID, which is using blockchain to enable frictionless identity verification, is planning a token sale.Current methods of identity verification take...

How payment companies struck gold among the 51 rounds raised last week

Our weekly roundup of the big FinTech trends from the past seven days is all you need to keep yourself updated on what’s happening in the industry.

Golden Gate launches dedicated crypto/blockchain venture firm LuneX

Singapore-based Golden Gate has launched LuneX Ventures, a cryptocurrency and blockchain-focused investment vehicle.

Elon Musk’s Tesla has bought $1.5bn in bitcoin, sending the cryptocurrency to record levels

PayPal and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has revealed that his electric car company Tesla has bought $1.5bn worth of bitcoin, causing the value of the cryptocurrency to reach record heights.

News Stories

Over $3bn raised in this week's 29 FinTech funding rounds

Over $3bn raised in this week’s 29 FinTech funding rounds

Over $3bn was raised by FinTech companies this week, supercharged by a colossal €1.5bn raised by UK-based SumUp. 
Intellect Design Arena welcomes Rajesh Mehta to enhance transaction banking strategy

Intellect Design Arena welcomes Rajesh Mehta to enhance transaction banking strategy

Intellect Design Arena, a pioneering FinTech company known for its cloud-native, API-led microservices-based multi-product platforms, has appointed Rajesh Mehta to its Growth Advisory Board.
League data and Mambu revolutionize Canadian credit unions with new digital banking platform

League data and Mambu revolutionize Canadian credit unions with new digital banking platform

League Data and Mambu have embarked on a groundbreaking journey to transform the Canadian financial landscape by introducing advanced cloud banking solutions to credit unions.
Fingerprint and Oscilar unite to enhance fraud prevention in FinTech

Fingerprint and Oscilar unite to enhance fraud prevention in FinTech

Fingerprint, known as the world's most accurate device intelligence platform, is partnering with Oscilar, a leader in AI-driven risk and fraud management.
Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English and dLocal forge strategic partnership to revolutionise local payments in emerging markets

Open English, an online English-learning platform operating in over 30 countries, and dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform specializing in high-growth markets, have recently announced a significant partnership.

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