Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

PayPal pulls the plug on PornHub performers’ payments

Thousands of performers on pornography website PornHub have reportedly been cut off from using PayPal’s services.

Asset-backed crypto TrustToken nets $20m in strategic round

TrustToken, an asset backed cryptocurrency, has netted $20m in a strategic round.

Coinbase raises $300m Series E, valuing company at $8bn

Digital currency wallet Coinbase has raised $300m in its Series E, valuing the company at $8bn.

Ternio nets $1m in a crowdfunding campaign held on Replublic.co

Ternio, which creates a banking application software for digital assets, has closed its first crowdfunding campaign on $1m.

Alloy scores ?2.6m in pre-seed funding

Alloy, a decentralised finance platform for institutional investors, has closed its pre-seed funding round on ?2.6m.

Coincover said to raise $9.2m in its Series A round

Coincover, which provides insurance for cryptocurrency, has reportedly raised $9.2m in its Series A round.

Intercontinental Exchange reveals new crypto trading platform

Intercontinental Exchange, a global exchange operator, has revealed plans to launch a new digital asset exchange platform, Bakkt.

FalconX bolsters unicorn status with $210m Series C

Cryptocurrency financial services platform FalconX has lifted its valuation to $3.75bn following a $210m capital raise in its Series C.

Why Jay-Z-backed Ethos and crypto-based firms aced among the 40 FinTechs raising money last...

From crypto startups raising millions despite Elon Musk pulling out of the bitcoin frenzy to subscription-based firms capitalising on the Covid-19 crisis, this is what you can learn from the 40 FinTech funding rounds of last week.

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.

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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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