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CanYaCoin closes ICO on AUD $12m, making it one of Australia’s largest

Blockchain powered services marketplace platform CanYaCoin has raised around AUD $12m in its ICO, making it Australia’s second largest coin sale.

Flipside Crypto bags $3.4m funding led by True Ventures

Flipside Crypto has reportedly picked up a $3.4m equity investment to support the development of algorithm-based investing.

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank partners with Bitt for FinTech pilot

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has partnered with Barbados-based FinTech company Bitt to conduct a FinTech pilot.

What’s going on with bitcoin?

Bitcoin has been on a roller coaster ride over the past year, but the reason behind its recent record spikes may not be what you think.

Cryptocurrency company Bifrost secures $600,000 seed investment

Cryptocurrency startup Bifrost picks up $600,000 to solve trading issues on decentralised finance (DiFi) markets.
Cata Labs

Cata Labs secures $4.2m seed to build universal cross-chain liquidity

Cata Labs, a company building an open-source protocol to provide liquidity between modular blockchains, has secured $4.2m in seed funding.

KuCoin secures $20m in Series A funding

International cryptocurrency trading platform KuCoin has secured $20m in its Series A round of funding.
BIS

BIS Innovation Hub unveils new CBDC prototype

The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Swiss Centre has launched a new project as a prototype CBDC.

South Korean cryptocurrency Klay could face challenges to being listed on an exchange

Kakao, a South Korean internet conglomerate, has reportedly run into problems when looking to list its cryptocurrency Klay.

BUX adds crypto to investing app

Mobile trading app BUX will introduce cryptocurrencies in a phased roll-out to clients in The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Ireland.

News Stories

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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