Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Revolut adds new capabilities to boost Bitcoin uptake

UK-based FinTech Revolut has introduced new features for users which enable them to transfer funds from Bitcoin holdings to their own digital wallets.

Standard Chartered unveils plans to launch cryptocurrency trading venture

Standard Chartered is planning to establish a UK-based cryptocurrency brokerage and exchange for clients in the UK and Europe.

Andreessen Horowitz leads $9m round for Solana’s Phantom wallet to develop its multichain feature

Phantom, a crypto wallet and browser extension for accessing decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, has raised $9m in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z).

Mastercard enters agreement to buy crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace

Mastercard has agreed to acquire cryptocurrency intelligence and blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace for an undisclosed fee.

Stacked scores $35m to upgrade crypto robo advice

Stacked, a crypto investing platform designed to help people monitor all their accounts, has reportedly raised $35m in funding.

Crypto tax platform CoinTracker earns horn after Series A

Crypto tax and portfolio tracking service CoinTracker has netted $100m in its Series A investment, which puts its valuation at $1.3bn.

Binance launches Bifinity as its fiat-to-crypto payments provider

Binance has unveiled Bifinity as the cryptocurrency infrastructure provider’s official fiat-to-crypto payments provider.

BlackRock backs Circle in $400m funding haul

Circle Internet Financial, an internet finance firm and the issue of the USD coin, has secured $400m from an investment round.

41% of first-time investors in UK see crypto as most important asset

Two-fifths (41%) of first-time investors in the UK see cryptocurrencies as the most important asset to have, according to new research from BrokerChooser.

EU lawmakers settle on MiCA regulation for crypto

The Council Presidency and European Parliament have come to an agreement on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) proposal.

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Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.

Simplifai secures significant investment led by Idékapital

Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.
The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with UNIDO Investment Technology and a host of other major industry players to introduce the inaugural edition of their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Series.

Sterling One Foundation partners with leading institutions to launch groundbreaking ESG series in Africa

The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with UNIDO Investment Technology and a host of other major industry players to introduce the inaugural edition of...

Unveiling the pitfalls of prioritising form over substance in compliance

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving regulatory landscapes, the financial services industry faces ever-increasing pressure to maintain robust compliance standards.
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The importance of fiduciary duty for registered investment advisers

Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) are entrusted with a significant responsibility to uphold fiduciary duty, as mandated by the SEC.
Visa and J.P. Morgan Payments have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing merchant experiences, empowering cardholders, and driving innovation in domestic payments within the US.

Visa and J.P. Morgan partner to drive faster domestic payments in the US

Visa and J.P. Morgan Payments have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing merchant experiences, empowering cardholders, and driving innovation in domestic payments within the US.

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