Blockchain

Ransomware DarkSide made $90m in ransom payments, blockchain firm finds

Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic has discovered the DarkSide ransomware variant made an estimated $90m in ransomware payments since October 2020.

Why cryptocurrency is on the long road to compliance

As cryptocurrency continues its break-neck rise in popularity and usage, the calls by lawmakers and the financial industry for its greater regulation are getting louder and louder.

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX is acquiring portfolio tracking app Blockfolio in $150m deal

FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange, is acquiring portfolio tracking app Blockfolio in a deal worth $150m.

Blockchain solution developer ConsenSys hits $7bn valuation after funding

ConsenSys, a blockchain solution developer, has reached a $7bn valuation after the close of a $450m investment round.

Digital asset infrastructure developer Curv secures $23m in its Series A round

Digital asset security infrastructure Curv has secured $23m for its Series A round, as it releases its new tX service.

GroupSense and CipherTrace join forces to combat cryptocurrency cybercrime

Digital risk protection services company GroupSense and cryptocurrency intelligence firm CipherTrace are teaming up to help businesses identify threat actors and groups and thwart ransomware attacks.

PolySign forms strategic partnership with Cowen Digital Asset Investment, alongside close of Series B

PolySign, which provides financial institutions with blockchain-enabled infrastructure, has closed its Series B funding round on $53m.

What’s next for Sweden’s FinTech ecosystem?

After years of record growth and it briefly being home to Europe's most valuable FinTech, how will Sweden's emerging FinTech ecosystem come out of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Global cryptocurrency and blockchain market to be worth $57.64bn by 2025

The global cryptocurrency and blockchain technology market is believed to be in for an impressive growth spurt in the next five years, reaching a value of $57.64bn by the end of 2025.

Tim Cook denies Apple is looking to launch its own cryptocurrency

Apple is not launching a cryptocurrency like Facebook’s Libra anytime soon, according to CEO Tim Cook.

News Stories

Insured Nomads, an innovative leader in the travel and health insurance industry, has appointed Sven Thorslund as Senior Vice President of Global Client Engagement & Key Accounts.

Insured Nomads welcomes Sven Thorslund to leadership team

Insured Nomads, an innovative leader in the travel and health insurance industry, has appointed Sven Thorslund as Senior Vice President of Global Client Engagement & Key Accounts.
CLARA Analytics, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimisation, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Origami Risk.

CLARA Analytics and Origami Risk deepen partnership to fast-track AI adoption in insurance

CLARA Analytics, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimisation, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Origami Risk.
Delos Insurance Solutions has partnered with certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London to offer wildfire insurance to more California policyholders with vacant properties.

Delos Insurance and Lloyd’s of London to expand vacant home insurance in California

Delos Insurance Solutions has partnered with certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London to offer wildfire insurance to more California policyholders with vacant properties.
QBE North America, a leading insurance provider, has unveiled its latest offering, the Healthcare Liability practice, aimed at addressing the distinct requirements of healthcare organisations.

QBE NA launches specialised healthcare liability practice

QBE North America, a leading insurance provider, has unveiled its latest offering, the Healthcare Liability practice, aimed at addressing the distinct requirements of healthcare organisations.
Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures are fundamental policies and processes implemented by businesses to mitigate risks and authenticate the identities of customers throughout their entire lifecycle. These protocols are especially critical in regulated industries, serving as a safeguard against money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, and other illicit activities. FullCircl has put together a comprehensive guide to KYC procedures.

A comprehensive guide to Know Your Customer procedures

Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures are fundamental policies and processes implemented by businesses to mitigate risks and authenticate the identities of customers throughout their entire lifecycle. These protocols are especially critical in regulated industries, serving as a safeguard against money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, and other illicit activities. FullCircl has put together a comprehensive guide to KYC procedures.

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