Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Polkadot to enable blockchains to share info, collects $139m in ICO

Polkadot, which is looking to enable independent blockchains to exchange information, has raised more than $139m in an on-going auction style ICO.

Red Violet picks up minority stake in Dragonchain

Cogint subsidiary Red Violet Blockchain and Analytical Solutions has acquired a minority stake in Dragonchain.

Blockchain-based InsurTech Inmediate signs MoU with AIG

Inmediate, a platform which connects consumers, insurers and distributors through smart contracts, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with American International Group.

31 FinTech rounds from the past seven days you cannot afford to miss

From cybersecurity startups to challenger banks, let's take a deep dive into the FinTech companies raising money over the past week.

Celo receives investment from Deutsche Telekom

Celo, a blockchain ecosystem aimed at building a decentralised financial system, has received an investment from Deutsche Telekom.

ECB to examine digital euro potential through two-year investigation

The European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed it is set to begin a two-year long investigation into the possibility of launching a digital euro.

BlockSec scores $8m from seed funding raise

BlockSec, a blockchain security startup, has bagged $8m in a seed funding round co-led by Vitalbridge Capital and Matrix Partners.
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Gatecoin secures £500,000 to relaunch from bitcoin hack

Hong Kong-based regulated cryptocurrency trading platform Gatecoin is attempting to bounce back from a crippling hack with a $500,000 investment from an unnamed Japanese investment group.
BlueSnap, BitPay partner to improve crypto payments

BlueSnap, BitPay partner to improve crypto payments

Global payment orchestration platform BlueSnap has partnered with BitPay, a bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services provider, to improve access to crypto business payments.
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Astronaut’s ICO management platform collects $1m

ICO management platform Astronaut has landed over $1m in less than 24 hours after announcing its pre-sale last week.   Astronaut is a cryptocurrencies product...

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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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