Crypto exchange KuCoin reaches decacorn milestone
Global crypto exchange KuCoin has closed its pre-Series B round on $150m, which brings its valuation to $10bn.
FCA study finds scale of cryptoasset harm might not be as high as expected
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released new research around UK consumer attitudes around cryptoassets such as Bitcoin and Ether.
New York Fed, MAS link to explore wCBDCs for cross-border payments
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have linked to explore the use of wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments.
Ledger hits $1.5bn valuation after Series C close
Ledger, an all-in-one digital asset management platform, has hit a $1.5bn valuation after the close of its Series C on $380m.
MAS partners with IMF, World Bank to launch global challenge for digital currency solutions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) introduced a global challenge for retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions.
Singapore-based Bluezelle closes ICO on $19.5m
Blockchain technology developer Bluezelle has closed its ICO on $19.5m.
UK consortium to initiate CBDC pilot scheme
A UK consortium of private sector firms will begin a year-long pilot scheme to test cross-border payments and provide recommendations to the Bank of England.
Zilliqa Capital launches Southeast Asian investment arm to boost FinTech startups
Singapore-based blockchain investment company Zilliqa Capital launched its Southeast Asian financial ecosystem, which will invest in Zilliqa’s native utility token ZIL.
Bancor raises $153m from ICO in less than three hours
Cryptographic token creator Bancor Protocol has raised around $153m for its ICO, in less than three hours.
Blockchain intelligence platform Elementus snares $10m
Elementus, a blockchain intelligence platform aimed at helping financial institutions and crypto exchanges, has raised $10m in its Series A-1 round.