Other Cryptocurrencies

City watchdog warns against cryptoasset investments

Bitcoin's value may have skyrocketed in the past year, but the UK's top financial regulator warns that investment in the market is far from certain.

21Shares, ETF Securities link to launch Australia’s first spot bitcoin ETF

21Shares has partnered with exchange-traded fund provider ETF Securities to introduce Australia’s first spot bitcoin ETF.

2021 a record year for cryptocurrency apps with 560% year-on-year growth

Research by app analytics and marketing platform App Radar has found 2021 was a red-letter year for cryptocurrency app downloads, with 82.9m made on Google Play alone.

Nevada regulators are trying to reel in unlicensed cryptocurrency ATMs

The US state Nevada has seen a rise of cryptocurrency ATMs. Now, the Nevada Financial Institutions Division (NFID) has decided how to regulate them.

Crypto payment software OpenNode bags $20m

OpenNode, which aims simplify bitcoin payments and payouts, has bagged $20m in its oversubscribed Series A funding round.
Cryptocurrency tax startup Toku nets $20m

Cryptocurrency tax startup Toku nets $20m

 Cryptocurrency tax and payroll platform Toku has secured $20m in a funding round led by Blockchain Capital.
RegTech

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?

South Korean cryptocurrency Klay could face challenges to being listed on an exchange

Kakao, a South Korean internet conglomerate, has reportedly run into problems when looking to list its cryptocurrency Klay.

Digital currency pilot begins in Nigeria with eNaira launch

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) eNaira in its pilot study named Project Giant.
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

Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata, a leading provider in AI-driven reconciliation and data management tools, has partnered with Temenos, a banking software developer. 

Corpay boosts market presence with strategic Paymerang acquisition

Corpay, which offers corporate payments, has officially announced its intent to acquire Paymerang, a top provider of accounts payable automation solutions.
Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds have made a robust start to the year, with the Morningstar Canada Sustainable Fund Landscape for Q1 2024 reporting an impressive $193.3m in inflows.
Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Bloomberg today unveiled a groundbreaking tool on the Bloomberg Terminal that enables investors to scrutinize portfolios, funds, and indices through sustainability thresholds tailored by the users themselves.
“The top 10 banks for AI talent currently account for 51% of the overall banking industry talent pool—a huge advantage when it comes to AI adoption. This concentration of AI talent has real consequences. If the banks that lag behind cannot close the gap, the race to implement AI will become an uphill struggle.”

US banks are surpassing European counterparts in AI talent growth

In the past six months, the world's foremost banks have expanded their AI talent by 9%, a rate that doubles their overall headcount growth, according to a survey from Evident.

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