Other Cryptocurrencies

Big Blockchain Intelligence Group teams up with SPIRIT Blockchain Capital to distribute risk-management solutions

SPIRIT Blockchain Capital, a company bridging blockchain and digital assets to capital markets, has entered into a value-added reseller partnership with BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group’s, the risk scoring and data analytics company.

Bundesbank seemingly slightly supportive of Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra

While the Bundesbank is cautious about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency initiative, it seems slightly more supportive of the idea than other countries’ financial institutions.

New IMF report lays down the risks of e-money becoming more popular than physical...

As e-money rises in popularity, a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has looked into the rise of cryptocurrencies, e-money and i-money like Facebook’s Libra and what the associated risks to the economy are.

French financial watchdog set to approve ICO-related companies under new rules

France’s Financial Markets Authority’s new rules are coming into force in late July and a bunch of cryptocurrency-related businesses are already in talks for approval.

Not everyone is happy about Manny Pacquiao launching a cryptocurrency

Several celebrities have launched or backed cryptocurrencies over the past few years. However, opinions are divided about if it’s a good thing or not.

IDEX partners with Blockpass to promote compliance in blockchain

Blockchain-based identification platform Blockpass has partnered with Ethereum cryptocurrency exchange IDEX to promote compliance in the blockchain ecosystem. Through the partnership both parties will work with blockchain-based businesses to implement KYC...

VC firms help digital assets, bitcoin futures business Bakkt to $182.5m funding round

Digital assets and bitcoin futures startup Bakkt says it is ready to build on a bellwether 2018 after picking up $182.5m of new funding.

Rakuten acquires Bitcoin exchange Everybody’s Bitcoin in $2.4m deal

Japan-based e-commerce company Rakuten has acquired Bitcoin exchange Everybody’s Bitcoin in a $2.4m deal.

Personal finance gamificaiton app Long Game launches crypto rewards

Personal finance gamification solution Long Game has launched its cryptocurrency rewards system.

Singaporean FinTech Rate collects $15m in token sale

Singaporean FinTech startup Rate has closed a $15m token sale through its blockchain project, Rate3 Network.

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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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