Other Cryptocurrencies

Paymynt Financial unveils new blockchain-based multicurrency smart card

Boston-based FinTech company Paymynt Financial said to launch MYNT PayCard, a multicurrency hardware wallet.
CBDC

France and Luxembourg conclude CBDC project

The central banks of France and Luxembourg have finished an experimental CBDC project to settle a ?100m digital native bond, claims Finextra.

VC firms help digital assets, bitcoin futures business Bakkt to $182.5m funding round

Digital assets and bitcoin futures startup Bakkt says it is ready to build on a bellwether 2018 after picking up $182.5m of new funding.

Australia to introduce market licences for crypto exchanges

The Australian government will create a market licence regime for crypto exchanges to ensure safety and security for people who want to invest in crypto assets.

Celsius Network has processed over $1bn in cryptocurrency deposits since launching in 2018

Cryptocurrency interest-earning platform Celsius Network has stated that it has surpassed $1bn in total cryptocurrency deposits in less than years after launching its mobile app.
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.

Digital asset platform Finoa banks $22m in a Series A round

Berlin-based digital asset custody and financial services platform for institutional investors and corporations Finoa closed a $22m Series A funding round.
LumiShare

Digital asset management firm LumiShare bags $3.2m

LumiShare, a blockchain-based digital asset management ecosystem, has netted $3.2m from the Abu Dhabi royal family.

Not everyone is happy about Manny Pacquiao launching a cryptocurrency

Several celebrities have launched or backed cryptocurrencies over the past few years. However, opinions are divided about if it’s a good thing or not.

FCA enables small number of crypto firms to trade after registration deadline

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has allowed a number of cryptocurrency companies to continue trade past a licensing deadline as it continues to assess applications.

News Stories

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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