Bitcoin

Nuvei bags crypto know-how with Simplex acquisition

Canadian payments company Nuvei has agreed a $250m deal to acquire Israeli FinTech enterprise Simplex.

How long can WealthTech firms resist the crypto FOMO?

Global stockbrokers, neobankers and financial institutions are all slowly onboarding crypto into their asset portfolio and it's probably a matter of time before WealthTechs do the same, according to analysts.

Crypto firm MobileCoin notches $66m to develop privacy-focused digital payments

Crypto-focused digital payment ecosystem MobileCoin has closed a $66m funding round as part of a wider effort to bring more of its products and services to the market.

Cryptocurrency-based crime reached a new high in 2021

A report by Chainalysis has found illicit addresses received $14bn in deposits during 2021, which was almost twice the amount they collected in 2020.

Thailand eases crypto tax regulations to promote digital asset investments

Thailand’s finance ministry has loosened regulations around crypto tax in order to foster investment in the country’s digital asset market.

Taiwan Central Bank issues warning about NFT risks

The Central Bank of Taiwan has issued a warning to its citizens about the risks associated with NFTs as a particular mode of investment.
firm

Crypto firm Juno scores $18m in Series A

Juno, a company that provides a checking account for crypto natives to earn, invest and spend both cash and crypto, has bagged $18m in a Series A.
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US regulators issue warning to banks on crypto exposure risks

Three US regulators have called on banks to be on their guard against crypto exposure risks in the wake of the FTX collapse.
Cormint bags $30m and 400 BTC to scale Bitcoin mining in West Texas

Cormint bags $30m and 400 BTC to scale Bitcoin mining in West Texas

Cormint bags $30m and 400 BTC to scale Bitcoin mining in West Texas

Ripio bags additional funding to take Series A to $2.25m

Argentinian bitcoin startup Ripio (formerly Bitpagos) has bumped up its Series A round with an additional $428,000. The investment comes from Medici Ventures.

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FinTech

Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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