Other Cryptocurrencies

Ripple steps into Icelandic market through acqui-hiring the team behind digital asset trader Algrim

Blockchain-powered money-transfer company Ripple has acquired Icelandic Algrim, the asset trading enterprise.

Does new Libra rival Saga have what it takes to appease regulators?

The founder of Libra rival Saga reveals why he believes the new digital currency might be more successful than the Facebook project.

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.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao launches FinTech PacPay

Manny Pacquiao has been busy since hanging up his boxing gloves, having embarked on a career as a senator and, now, as the founder of payments company PacPay.

Coinsquare receives investment worth about $56.4m

Digital payments and financial technology company Mogo has invested in Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Coinsquare.

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.

Andreessen Horowitz leads $9m round for Solana’s Phantom wallet to develop its multichain feature

Phantom, a crypto wallet and browser extension for accessing decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, has raised $9m in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z).

Global corporates could save $100bn in yearly transaction costs through CBDCs

A joint report from J.P Morgan and Oliver Wyman has predicted up to $100bn annually could be saved in transaction costs through a central bank digital currency (CBDC) network.

Newton Crypto bags $20m Series B funding

Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Newton Crypto has raised $20m from a financing raise led by DV Chain.

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.

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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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