Blockchain

IBM Polska and Tieto to duke it out to be picked to create Bank...

The Bank of Lithuania plans to create a blockchain-based platform named LBChain. Now it is pitting two companies against each other for the privilege to help the central bank with its endeavour.

Digitex CEO removes KYC from the exchange after major hack and brushes of money...

Cryptocurrency exchange Digitex will no longer do know your customer (KYC) checks on its users after personal data of more than 8,000 customers was recently stolen.

Do you have insights about cryptocurrencies, digital banking and RegTech? Then this regulator wants...

The US might be about to change its rules about cryptocurrencies, RegTech and digital banking in a big way.

Decentralised finance technology platform Kira closes new funding

Decentralised finance technology platform Kira has closed its seed round an oversubscribed round on $2.2m.

Securechain unveils new feature to send cryptocurrencies via email

Copenhagen-based Securechain has unveiled a new tool for using emails to send cryptocurrencies like bitcoin without the need of a bank account.

270 service deposit addresses drive more than half of cryptocurrency money laundering

More than half of the world's cryptocurrency money laundering is made through 270 service deposit addresses, according to new research.

Revolut kicks off Indian expansion with CEO hire

UK-based global FinTech company Revolut has appointed Paroma Chatterjee to the role of CEO of its Indian branch.

SwissBorg teams with OpenPayd to bolster financial service suite

Cryptocurrency platform SwissBorg has partnered with payments company OpenPayd to help the former embed a full suite of financial services into its user experience.

Will the tender legalisation of bitcoin in El Salvador be an outlier?

Earlier this month, El Salvador became the first ever country to make bitcoin legal tender, alongside the US dollar. While this may spell good news for those who trade in the cryptocurrency, is El Salvador the first of many countries to legalise bitcoin or will it be a one-off?

Tenderly raises $15.3m to build an end-to-end Ethereum developer platform

Ethereum developer platform Tenderly closed a $15.3m Series A funding round led by Accel with additional participation from existing investors including Version One.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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