Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Financial Stability Board reportedly assessing stablecoin risks

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is reportedly investigating the potential risk and challenges presented by stablecoins.

South Korea-based RAI Finance nets $1.5m in funding

Blockchain-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol RAI Finance has reportedly closed a $1.5m strategic investment.

Dragonfly Capital launches $100 crypto-focused fund

Newly launched venture capital firm Dragonfly Capital Partners has released its debut crypto-focused fund, with a $100m capital pool.

Metaverse economy could reach $13trn valuation by 2030

A report by Citi has predicted that the fledgling Metaverse economy could be worth $13trn by 2030.

UK parliament launches crypto advocacy group

The UK parliament has launched a cross-party group of lawmakers to create a framework to regulate digital asset markets, a report by the Financial Times has revealed.

Celsius Network has processed over $1bn in cryptocurrency deposits since launching in 2018

Cryptocurrency interest-earning platform Celsius Network has stated that it has surpassed $1bn in total cryptocurrency deposits in less than years after launching its mobile app.
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AC Ventures backs Indonesian crypto platform Reku

Reku, indonesia-based crypto exchange and marketplace, has raised $11m in Series A funding led by AC Ventures.
ECB

ECB: digital euro will not be available until 2026 at least

The European Central Bank (ECB) has said EU citizens are unlikely to see a digital euro until 2026 at the earliest as the bank considers further design and distribution considerations.

Bahrain crypto exchange Rain nets $110m

Bahrain-based cryptocurrency exchange Rain has collected $110m in its Series B funding round. The investment was co-led by Paradigm and Kleiner Perkins, with commitments also...

ComplyAdvantage issues AML guide for crypto firms

ComplyAdvantage has released the Anti-Money Laundering Guide for Crypto Firms to help firms better understand the risks.

News Stories

Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata and Temenos enhance bank reconciliation with extended technology partnership

Validata, a leading provider in AI-driven reconciliation and data management tools, has partnered with Temenos, a banking software developer. 

Corpay boosts market presence with strategic Paymerang acquisition

Corpay, which offers corporate payments, has officially announced its intent to acquire Paymerang, a top provider of accounts payable automation solutions.
Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds excel in early 2024

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds have made a robust start to the year, with the Morningstar Canada Sustainable Fund Landscape for Q1 2024 reporting an impressive $193.3m in inflows.
Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Pomelo and Thunes innovate cross-border finance with new digital wallet solution

Bloomberg today unveiled a groundbreaking tool on the Bloomberg Terminal that enables investors to scrutinize portfolios, funds, and indices through sustainability thresholds tailored by the users themselves.
“The top 10 banks for AI talent currently account for 51% of the overall banking industry talent pool—a huge advantage when it comes to AI adoption. This concentration of AI talent has real consequences. If the banks that lag behind cannot close the gap, the race to implement AI will become an uphill struggle.”

US banks are surpassing European counterparts in AI talent growth

In the past six months, the world's foremost banks have expanded their AI talent by 9%, a rate that doubles their overall headcount growth, according to a survey from Evident.

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