Bitcoin

Revolut reveals that cryptocurrency trading is returning to normal after a COVID-19 dip

Interest in trading in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dropped as the coronavirus started to spread around the world, but new data from Revolut indicates a return to normal levels.

23 FinTech rounds raised in the last week

Last week proved a huge win for challenger banks and the Latin American FinTech sector. Check out these funding rounds to find out why.

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.

Why Wealthsimple and CyberTech success stories stood out among the 25 FinTech rounds raised...

CyberTech ventures, Deadpool-backed enterprises, and InsurTech startups are among the big winners of the 25 FinTech funding rounds reported last week.

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?

PayPal to allow UK users buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies

PayPal’s UK customers can buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin.

RBI launches Fintech department to deal with Crypto, CBDC challenges

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has created a new Fintech department to deal with key challenges in the burgeoning sector.

Chainalysis unveils two sanctions screening tools for crypto firms

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has sped up the launch of two new sanctions screening tools to help the cryptocurrency industry.

System 9 rakes in $5.7m Series A

System 9, a digital asset market-making firm focused on alt-coins, has raised $5.7m from a Series A funding round.
xalts raises $6m for its digital asset ecosystem platform

xalts raises $6m for its digital asset ecosystem platform

xalts, an investment management platform supporting the digital asset ecosystem, has raised $6m in funding.

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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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