Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Sumsub enhances Wirex’s virtual asset transfer and compliance with new partnership

Digital payment pioneer, Wirex, has forged a partnership with Sumsub, a leading global full-cycle verification platform. This collaboration aims to fortify Wirex's stance in the domain of virtual asset compliance and transaction monitoring.

Coinbase lands approval to list crypto futures across USA

Coinbase has secured approval to offer cryptocurrency futures trading to US retail customers following a 2-year application process.
ZetaChain

ZetaChain clinches $27m funding for its chain-agnostic platform

Layer-1 blockchain network, ZetaChain, has recently garnered a remarkable $27m in its latest equity round.
BitGo consolidates position with $100m Series C funding, valuation soars to $1.75bn

BitGo consolidates position with $100m Series C funding, valuation soars to $1.75bn

BitGo, the "leading regulated custodian in over 50 countries" and responsible for processing "20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions by value", has announced today a considerable achievement. The company successfully raised $100m in their Series C financing round.
ZTX

Leading Web3 platform ZTX nabs $13m in investment push

ZTX, a Web3 virtual world and creator platform, is now in a stronger position in the digital finance realm.
CBDC

Canadians hesitant to adopt CBDC due to lack of incentives and concerns

A recent report from the Bank of Canada reveals that there is a limited appetite among Canadians for the adoption of a CBDC.
Xverse

Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Web3 wallet Xverse pulls in $5m raise

Xverse, a Bitcoin Web3 wallet, including NFTs through a method called Ordinals, has secured significant backing in its latest seed round.
Helio

Binance Labs backs Helio Protocol’s transition with $10m boost

Helio Protocol, a budding name in the DeFi landscape, has recently garnered considerable funding from Binance labs. 

Coinrule Launches Revolutionary AI Marketplace 

Coinrule has launched a revolutionary AI marketplace designed to empower investors to trade with ease. 

Bank of Russia set to begin digital ruble pilot 

The Bank of Russia has revealed that it has enlisted 13 banks for the pilot testing of a digital ruble involving real-world transactions. 

News Stories

Over $600m was raised across 14 deals this week

It was another slow week for FinTech deals as the end of 2026 edges closer.  A total of $602m was raised across 14 FinTech deals...
KYCP adds API4ALL to sharpen corporate due diligence

KYCP adds API4ALL to sharpen corporate due diligence

Compliance teams facing growing pressure to uncover who really sits behind a corporate client now have another tool at their disposal. According to KYCP,...
Compliance gets faster but firms trust it less, CUBE finds

Compliance gets faster but firms trust it less, CUBE finds

Financial institutions are processing regulatory change at a much faster pace than a year ago, but their belief that this work is actually effective...

Zing365: Insurance broking must map out career paths

Zing365, an InsurTech-focused learning and development specialist, has called on insurance brokers to set out defined career routes, organised training and mentoring if they...
Agentcard secures $8m to let AI agents shop online

Agentcard secures $8m to let AI agents shop online

Agentcard, a payments firm that lets AI agents make purchases using their users’ own cards, has closed an $8m seed funding round to help...

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