Libra raises $15m in Series B to support launch of new services later in...
Libra, a blockchain-based technology designed to automate accounting, has raised $15m in its Series B. The round was led by an unnamed ‘prominent, multi-billion-dollar European...
WalletConnect snares $12.5m in ecosystem round
WalletConnect, a web3 communications protocol firm, has raised $12.5m in an ecosystem round.
Bunq, Volt partner to bolster open payment technology
Dutch challenger bank Bunq has partnered with London-based payments company Volt to provide a faster way for Bunq customers to transfer money from other accounts.
Red Violet picks up minority stake in Dragonchain
Cogint subsidiary Red Violet Blockchain and Analytical Solutions has acquired a minority stake in Dragonchain.
EU plans to end cryptocurrency anonymity as part of AML plan
The European Commission has said it intends to end anonymity in cryptocurrencies and introduce a new anti-money laundering (AML) agency to crack down on financial crime.
Dispersion Holdings eye AQSE market floatation
DeFi enterprise Dispersion Holdings is planning to apple for admission of its shares to trading on the Access segment of Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market (AQSE) in London.
CBDC whitepaper unveiled by Indonesian central bank
Bank Indonesia, Indonesia’s central bank, has released a whitepaper that underlines plans for its central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Membrane Finance nets €2m in seed financing
Finnish FinTech Membrane Finance, a company building a European alternative to the USD stablecoin, has secured its e-money licence and raised €2m.
Betterment steps into cryptocurrency with Makara purchase
Investment advisor Betterment has entered an agreement to acquire cryptocurrency portfolio manager Makara for an undisclosed fee.
ECB top: “Libra has undoubtedly been a wakeup call for central banks and policymakers”
Benoît Cœuré, executive board member of the European Central Bank, has told the German Bundestag that stablecoins like Facebook’s Libra initiative come with both risks and opportunities.
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