Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

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.
New York

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.
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Research paper outlines legal authority for bank use of stablecoins

The Clearing House has released a research paper that analyses the legal authority and policy considerations for banks’ engagement in stablecoin-related activities.
TRM Labs bags $70m to help stop crypto-related fraud

TRM Labs bags $70m to help stop crypto-related fraud

TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence detecting crypto-related fraud and financial crime, has raised $70m for its Series B funding round.
Sila, MX partner for tokenized account verification

Sila, MX partner for tokenized account verification

Sila, a developer of payment infrastructure as a service, and open finance provider MX have launched tokenized integration for bank account verification.
Crypto to fiat app Ramp closes Series B on $70m

Crypto to fiat app Ramp closes Series B on $70m

Ramp, which is building the payment rails to connect crypto to the global financial system, has closed its Series B funding round on $70m.
Xternity

Web3 platform Xternity lands $4.5m in pre-seed funding

Xternity, an Israeli provider of a Web3 platform for games, has scored $4.5m in pre-seed investment.
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Goldman Sachs, MSC Coin Metrics launch digital asset classification system

Goldman Sachs, MSCI and Coin Metrics have partnered for the launch of datonomy, a new classification system for the digital assets market.
MAS

MAS unveils collaboration on CBDC project

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched Ubin+, an expanded collaboration on a cross-border foreign exchange using wholesale CBDC.
WalletConnect

WalletConnect snares $12.5m in ecosystem round

WalletConnect, a web3 communications protocol firm, has raised $12.5m in an ecosystem round.

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FinTech

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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