Blockchain

SaaS blockchain platform Cion Digital bags $12m seed

Cion Digital, the first SaaS blockchain orchestration platform, has closed a $12m seed funding round led by Green Visor Capital and 645 Ventures.

Hack VC unveils $200m cryptocurrency seed fund

California crypto-native investment firm Hack VC has launched a $200m crypto seed fund to invest in crypto, blockchain and web3 startups.

Instagram to trial NFTs

Social networking giant Instagram is set to trial the use of non-fungible tokens (NFT) on its platform for some US users.
crypto

UK mandates crypto exchanges to report sanctions breaches

Updated guidance from the Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has revealed crypto exchanges must report sanction breaches in the UK.
Web3 security provider CyVers nets $8m

Web3 security provider CyVers nets $8m

Web3 security provider CyVers has reportedly raised $8m in a funding round led by Elron Ventures.
Curio

Curio snares $2.9m in seed financing

Curio Research, a provider of an on-chain gaming lab building crypto Web3 games, has scored $2.9m in seed funding.
Maverick

DeFi infrastructure leader Maverick Protocol secures $9m in funding round

Maverick Protocol, a provider of DeFi infrastructure aiming to augment industry efficiency, has announced a fundraising endeavour.
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Blockchain will have significant impact on EU payments

European payments providers are bullish on the impact that blockchain will have on their industry.
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Industrial material investment platform ZrCoin reels in $7m for its ICO

Russia-based ZrCoin has reportedly raised $7m in cryptocurrency from 3,955 investors from an ICO.
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BTL Group raises C$15.3m through brokered, non-brokered private placement

Blockchain platform BTL Group has raised C$15.3m ($12m) in brokered and non-brokered placements.

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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