Why Mastercard will start to support cryptocurrencies directly on its network
Mastercard has announced that it will start to support select cryptocurrencies on its network to give customers and merchants more options.
MYPINPAD enters Australian market with AusPayNet certification
Payment solutions provider MYPINPAD has expanded its presence into Australia after it received certification from the Australian Payments Network (AusPayNet).
Block.one backs new cryptocurrency exchange subsidiary with $10bn influx
US blockchain software company Block.one has invested $10bn into its new cryptocurrency exchange subsidiary Bullish Global.
What Nubank and Klarna’s colossal rounds from last week reveal about the FinTech industry
While Nubank’s massive Series G round and Klarna's $40bn valuation may have secured the most headlines last week, CyberTech and cryptocurrency ventures bagged the most capital injections.
Alessa whitepaper outlines key crypto know-how for financial institutions
Alessa by Tier 1 Financial Solutions has published a whitepaper detailing how financial institutions (FIs) can deal with the cryptocurrency market and manage its associated risks.
Bhutan to pilot central bank digital currency through Ripple partnership
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan has teamed with cross-border crypto payment firm Ripple to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the region.
Crypto index provider Vinter scores $3.4m capital raise
Vinter, a fast-growing index provider for crypto assets, has closed a funding round at $3.4m.
Bank of England urges crypto firms to ensure sanctions enforcement
The Bank of England has called on crypto companies to make sure sanctions are enforced in light on the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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.
Study finds $4bn illicitly laundered through DeFi exchanges
Cryptoasset risk management firm Elliptic has found that criminals have used DeFi exchanges amongst other things to launder more than $4bn in crypto.