Blockchain

Blockchain security provider BitGo closes $57.5m Series B

BitGo, a blockchain security company, has raised $57.5m in Series B funding.

US lawmakers concerned about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency to meet with Swiss privacy regulator

Democratic representative Maxine Waters and five other lawmakers are going to meet Switzerland’s top data protection regulator in a meeting focusing on Facebook’s upcoming cryptocurrency Libra.

Libra has lost another backer, but claims it has 180 replacements as it puts...

The Facebook-backed cryptocurrency project Libra names five people to its association board as another backer jumps ship.

CFTC charges foreign exchange firm with fraud in a bitcoin-linked Ponzi scheme

A foreign exchange firm used its investors’ money for personal expenses such as buying a BMW, according to charges brought out against it by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Seaquake said to have raised a seed round

Crypto startup Seaquake has reportedly raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round led by SOSV, the venture capital firm.

32 rounds raised in the last week that could add some optimism despite Covid-19

From InsurTech to RegTech, the last week showed that some sectors may be able to benefit from the coronavirus crisis.

Digital asset platform Keyrock nets €4.3m in funding

Keyrock, which aims to democratise the digital asset space, has received a €4.3m investment to support its growth.

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.

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Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra and OpenFin partner to elevate Kondor with cutting-edge workspace technology

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with OpenFin, a leader in Chromium-based workspace technology for the financial industry.
Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest teams up with FSB to deliver cost-effective payment solutions for SMEs

Tyl by NatWest, a payment solutions provider known for its innovative technology and reliable service, has entered into a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), a leading advocate for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles partners with GoCardless to enhance Trade Pay service

Topps Tiles, the UK’s leading tile specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with GoCardless, a prominent bank payments company, to enhance its Trade Pay service. This collaboration marks a significant step in Topps Tiles' efforts to deepen its engagement with the trade market.
SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe's largest private credit deals

SumUp secures record €1.5bn in one of Europe’s largest private credit deals

SumUp, a leading global FinTech company, recently raised €1.5bn from private credit lenders in a significant funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This transaction marks one of the largest European private credit deals in recent years.
Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.

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