Blockchain

HYPR grabs $3m for blockchain biometric authentication

Blockchain biometric security company HYPR has picked up $3m in a new round of funding from RTP Ventures, Boldstart Ventures and Mesh Ventures.

EU mutual funds record-keeping platform IZNES closes its first funding round

IZNES, a blockchain record-keeping platform for EU mutual funds has secured an undisclosed strategic investment.

Celsius secures $30m in new investment round led by cryptocurrency company Tether International

Blockchain-powered income and lending app Celsius Network has bagged $30m in a new equity round with Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer with a 90% market share, as its lead investor.

Is the metaverse the next frontier for banks?

Ever since Meta, formerly Facebook, gave that presentation on its move to the metaverse, the virtual world has become more of a reality.

UPDATE: Cryptocurrency wallet Eidoo finishes ICO on $29.7m

Eidoo, which has launched a new ‘blockchain asset experience’, has concluded its ICO with $29.7m.

Algorand bags $62m round, months after closing its seed

Algorand, a blockchain and cryptocurrency solution for businesses, has secured $62m in its equity round.

Digital asset ecosystem Fireblocks said to raise $30m in its Series B

Fireblocks, which enables companies to build, run and scale digital assets in their ecosystem, has reportedly netted $30m in its Series B round.
Inswitch

Inswitch, Binance Pay link to boost LatAm crypto payment uptake

Embedded financial technology firm Inswitch has partnered with crypto payment technology company Binance Pay to expand the latter’s offering in Latin America.

Nordea looks for AI and blockchain in new accelerator

Swedish financial services group Nordea is selecting startups for its second accelerator programme from a long list of 35 teams.
fintech-news

BABB hires former Aldermore Bank CIO

Blockchain-based banking startup BABB (Bank Account Based Blockchain) has expanded its team with the hire of banking tech veteran Paul Johnson.

News Stories

HKMA introduces groundbreaking taxonomy for sustainable finance

The HKMA has unveiled the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, which is aimed at defining environmentally sustainable economic activities.
IBM

IBM strengthens sustainability vision with CSO appointment of Christina Shim

IBM has announced the appointment of Christina Shim as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, according to an internal memo seen by ESG Today. Shim...
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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