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The RegTech trends to watch out for in 2023

Since the onset of the Covid-19, the RegTech sector has witnessed a period of growth, with further growth expected going forward. What can be expected to happen in 2023?

Coinbase secures regulatory nod for futures trading

Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by receiving regulatory clearance from the National Futures Association (NFA), a CFTC-designated self-regulatory body. This approval allows them to function as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and extend their crypto futures offering to eligible US customers via their platforms.

Visa launches initiative to help creatives benefit from NFTs

Visa has unveiled a new program aimed at helping digital-first creatives grow their small businesses through non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

eToro boosts investor exposure to diverse assets with DeFi portfolio launch

Investment platform eToro has unveiled a decentralised finance (DeFi) portfolio to offer investors long-term exposure to key projects in the DeFi ecosystem.
River

Bitcoin tech firm River snags $35m Series B

River, a Bitcoin technology and financial services startup, has successfully raised $35m in a Series B funding round.

SEC charges sibling fraudsters for $124m crypto fraud operation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged siblings John and Tina Barksdale with defrauding thousands of retail investors out of over $124m.

Barclays has reportedly ended its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase

Coinbase’s customers have gotten stuck in the middle as the cryptocurrency exchange has allegedly ended its relationship with Barclays.

Crypto firms to be required to register with FCA under new law

A range of cryptocurrency businesses could be forced to leave the UK market if they fail to register with the Financial Conduct Authority by Thursday this week.

Revolut integrates crypto compliance firm Elliptic’s blockchain tools to trace transactions

UK-based digital banking service Revolut has partnered with blockchain firm Elliptic to support crypto withdrawals and guard against risk.
UK

UK government floats plans for cryptoasset regulation

The UK government has unveiled proposals to put cryptoassets into the same regulatory regime as traditional financial services.

News Stories

Osome secures $17m to enhance SMB finance solutions

Osome secures $17m to enhance SMB finance solutions

Osome, a prominent finance admin platform for founders and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has successfully closed its Series B funding round, securing over $17m in capital.
Chilean FinTech BTrust secures $1.5m in seed funding led by Invexor

Chilean FinTech BTrust secures $1.5m in seed funding led by Invexor

Chilean FinTech company BTrust, founded in 2023, has successfully raised $1.5m in a seed round led by Invexor. This funding round also saw participation from three other angel investors.
Mason Owen has launched the UK's first-ever legal indemnity insurance platform, known as Instant Title Solutions (ITS).

Mason Owen unveils UK’s first-ever legal indemnity insurance platform

Mason Owen has launched the UK's first-ever legal indemnity insurance platform, known as Instant Title Solutions (ITS).

Deutsche Bank pioneers discounted mortgages for climate-friendly homes

Deutsche Bank has teamed up with the European Investment Bank Group to introduce discounted mortgages for climate-friendly housing.
Wefox, an InsurTech unicorn, has issued a stark warning to its investors regarding potential insolvency looming over the company.

InsurTech unicorn Wefox faces insolvency risk according to reports

Wefox, an InsurTech unicorn, has issued a stark warning to its investors regarding potential insolvency looming over the company.

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