Bitcoin

Temenos, Taurus join forces to bolster digital asset access for banks

Swiss banking technology firm Temenos has partnered with digital asset platform Taurus to integrate the latter’s digital asset infrastructure into Temenos’ platform.

Bitcoin company NYDIG raises $50m

Cryptocurrency company NYDIG has bagged $50m in growth equity funding from investors including financial services companies in commercial banking, insurance, investment banking, and asset management.

Cryptobank Coinhouse bags €15m Series B

Coinhouse has closed a $15m Series B round as the company becomes Europe’s first ever cryptobank.

Hackers demand $1m from insurer Shirbit to keep compromised client data private

Hacking group Black Shadow has demanded to be paid almost $1m to keep the customer data it stole from Israeli insurance company Shirbit private.
Volare Finance closes seed for its options protocol for crypto

Volare Finance closes seed for its options protocol for crypto

Volare Finance, which specialises in a web3 options protocol for crypto volatility markets, has closed its seed round on $6m.

China bans all cryptocurrencies in huge virtual currency crackdown

The People’s Bank of China (POB) has officially announced that all transactions including cryptocurrencies are illegal with immediate effect.
Crypto company Relai nets $4.5m to bolster European position

Crypto company Relai nets $4.5m to bolster European position

Relai, a place to buy and sell bitcoin, has reportedly raised $4.5m in a funding round that will help the crypto company bolster its position in Europe.

Why Mastercard will start to support cryptocurrencies directly on its network

Mastercard has announced that it will start to support select cryptocurrencies on its network to give customers and merchants more options.
Coinmetro

Coinmetro snaps up blockchain-enabled fundraising platform Ignium

Coinmetro, a digital currency exchange, has recently acquired SME fundraising platform Ignium in a deal worth €4m.
Membrane

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.

News Stories

Cybsafe

Banking sector tops consumer trust for cybersecurity, research finds

Research from CybSafe has unveiled that consumers place the highest trust in the banking industry when it comes to safeguarding sensitive data.
Urban Jungle, a London-based insurance startup, is gearing up to announce a substantial funding round of around $14.4m this week, as reported by Sky News.

Insurance startup Urban Jungle set to announce $14.4m funding raise

Urban Jungle, a London-based insurance startup, is gearing up to announce a substantial funding round of around $14.4m this week, as reported by Sky News.
AAB

AAB Group launches dedicated ESG division to navigate regulatory changes

AAB Group is a professional services firm, offering a comprehensive range of financial and advisory solutions to businesses across the UK and Ireland. According to...
FSB

FSB Asia highlights urgency for climate-focused financial stability measures

FSB RCG Asia convened in Colombo today, addressing crucial financial concerns and exploring avenues for bolstering regional financial stability.
Loadsure, an international InsurTech managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder, has launched into the European market.

InsurTech MGA Loadsure enters European market

Loadsure, an international InsurTech managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder, has launched into the European market.

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