Gemini, Mastercard team to introduce cryptocurrency reward credit card
US cryptocurrency enterprise Gemini has launched a first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency rewards credit card in partnership with Mastercard and WebBank.
Blockchain startup XY Finance lands $12m funding
Taiwan-based blockchain company XY Finance has raised $12m from a funding round led by Circle Internet Financial.
Crypto firms to be required to register with FCA under new law
A range of cryptocurrency businesses could be forced to leave the UK market if they fail to register with the Financial Conduct Authority by Thursday this week.
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.
FalconX bolsters unicorn status with $210m Series C
Cryptocurrency financial services platform FalconX has lifted its valuation to $3.75bn following a $210m capital raise in its Series C.
Web3 security provider CyVers nets $8m
Web3 security provider CyVers has reportedly raised $8m in a funding round led by Elron Ventures.
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.
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.
Non-custodial cryptocurrency mobile wallet ZenGo inks $20m
Israel-based crypto mobile wallet for retail investors ZenGo raised $20m in Series A funding.