Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

CrowdWiz closes pre-ICO on just over $5m

Investment platform CrowdWiz has closed its pre-ICO funding round on just over $5m, with the ICO prepared to launch next month.
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SEC halts AriseBank’s $1bn initial coin offering

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put the brakes on an initial coin offering (ICO) that was seeking to raise up to $1bn to develop ‘‎the world’s first decentralized bank’.
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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.

Ripple launches investment arm/incubator to create XRP ecosystem

Ripple, a provider of blockchain solutions for the payments industry, has launched a new investment initiative to build an ecosystem around XRP cryptocurrency.
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Crypto wallet Sender lands $4.5m

Sender, a NEAR-based eco-wallet, has raised $4.5m in a private round led by Pantera Capital. Sender is a non-custodial wallet tailored for NEAR, including an...
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CoinTracker bags $1.5m Seed to support its cryptocurrency tax platform

Cryptocurrency portfolio and tax management platform CoinTracker has raised $1.5m in its Seed round.
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Evertas bolsters crypto insurance coverage with Bitsure acquisition

Evertas, a digital asset insurance provider, has announced the acquisition of Bitsure, a pioneering insurer for crypto mining operations.

Stripe eyes bolstered internet firm tax compliance through TaxJar purchase

Payments giant Stripe has entered into an agreement to purchase sales tax software enterprise TaxJar to improve tax compliance rates for internet firms.
Velas Network raises $135m to support blockchain adoption

Velas Network raises $135m to support blockchain adoption

Velas Network, which aims to boost blockchain adoption, has raised $135m in fresh funding, alongside a partnership with Bahamas-based digital asset investment firm GEM Group.

Neobank SOL Wallet launches in South Africa

FinTech startup SOL Wallet has launched its mobile and web banking offering in South Africa. SOL Wallet's digital platform allows users to manage multi-currency accounts...

News Stories

ClaimBuddy secures $5m in Series A to revolutionise health insurance claims

ClaimBuddy secures $5m in Series A to revolutionise health insurance claims

ClaimBuddy, a health insurance claim assistance platform, has successfully concluded its Series A funding round, raising $5m.
SC Ventures secures pivotal stake in ethical FinTech Algbra

SC Ventures secures pivotal stake in ethical FinTech Algbra

SC Ventures, the innovation and FinTech investment arm of Standard Chartered, has recently made a strategic investment in Algbra, a UK-based, Sharia-compliant ethical finance platform.
Fils and Aion form strategic partnership to drive ESG integration in MENA financial services

Fils and Aion form strategic partnership to drive ESG integration in MENA financial services

Fils, a leader in climate-positive transactions, has teamed up with Aion, which offers cutting-edge, AI-enabled financial services that enhance consumer and corporate banking, particularly in the MENA region.
Satago and mmob launch partnership to revolutionise embedded finance integration

Satago and mmob launch partnership to revolutionise embedded finance integration

Satago, which offers innovative working capital solutions including Invoice Finance and Cash Flow management, has partnered with Mmob, which specialises in simplifying the integration process for digital financial services.
Mastercard and Equity Bank boost Kenya's remittance landscape with innovative cross-border transfer solution

Mastercard and Equity Bank boost Kenya’s remittance landscape with innovative cross-border transfer solution

Mastercard and Equity Bank have unveiled a strategic collaboration that will revolutionise the way money is transferred across borders.

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