Blockchain

Bitcoin company NYDIG raises $50m

Cryptocurrency company NYDIG has bagged $50m in growth equity funding from investors including financial services companies in commercial banking, insurance, investment banking, and asset management.

Blockdaemon closes its Series A on $28m

Blockdaemon, an independent blockchain infrastructure platform, has closed its Series A round on $28m.
EIB

EIB pioneers digital green bond with blockchain platform

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently set a new milestone by issuing its first-ever digital green bond.

BlockSec scores $8m from seed funding raise

BlockSec, a blockchain security startup, has bagged $8m in a seed funding round co-led by Vitalbridge Capital and Matrix Partners.

What role does blockchain have in compliance?

Technology and regulatory compliance can often seem unconnected to some. However, in a world where cryptocurrency continues to establish deeper roots in the mainstream, they are becoming more connected.

Cred customers worry about their money as crypto firm files for bankruptcy protection

Crypto firm Cred has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and now customer worry about their money.
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WEF: Blockchain has potential to transform financial services

Blockchain technology is set to lead a major disruption in financial services over the next few years, a new WEF report shows.

Velix.ID launches Blockchain platform for identity verification

Newly launched RegTech startup Velix.ID, which is using blockchain to enable frictionless identity verification, is planning a token sale.Current methods of identity verification take...
Frontrunning protection in DeFi: The power of private mempools and Flashbots

Frontrunning protection in DeFi: The power of private mempools and Flashbots

It is easy for Ethereum and other smart contract network users to be overcome with excitement for the opportunities the technology provides that they are not aware how risky trading on-chain can be. OMNIA, a blockchain infrastructure provider to protect systems, has explored the risk of frontrunning. 

Japan to place new restrictions on stablecoin issuance

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it is proposing new restrictions that would only enable banks and wire transfer services to issue stablecoins.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
FinTech

Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

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