Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Why are anti-money laundering practices and background checks so contested among cryptocurrency exchanges?

Customer background checks have again become a hotly debated topic in the cryptocurrency world.

Mobile apps to drive the growth of crypto asset management segment to be worth...

The global crypto asset management market is estimated to grow from $400m in 2020 to $1.1bn in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate of 23.8%.

Circle closes $25m strategic investment from Digital Currency Group

Circle, which is a software company helping businesses to use stablecoins and public blockchains, has raised $25m in a strategic investment from Digital Currency Group.

Digital asset ecosystem developer Curv extends its Series A round

Digital asset security officer Curv has extended its Series A round, with contributions coming from Franklin Templeton and Illuminate Financial Management.

Mobile-based crypto lending app Vauld said to close $2m in funding round

Cryptocurrency management platform Vauld has reportedly scored $2m in a funding round led by Pantera Capital.

TaxBit raises $100m to scale its cryptocurrency taxation software

Cryptocurrency tax and accounting automation firm TaxBit raised $100m in a Series A funding round led by crypto investment fund Paradigm and Tiger Global.

Digital asset platform Finoa banks $22m in a Series A round

Berlin-based digital asset custody and financial services platform for institutional investors and corporations Finoa closed a $22m Series A funding round.

Coinbase, Pantera Capital join $6m round in Indonesian crypto exchange

Indonesia-based crypto-assets exchange company Pintu banked $6m to support its mission to drive industry adoption.

SoftBank invests $200m in Brazil’s largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin

Mercado Bitcoin, the largest bitcoin exchange in Brazil, raised $200m in a Series B round from the SoftBank Latin America Fund.

PayPal to allow UK users buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies

PayPal’s UK customers can buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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