Trading Platforms

Clear Street, which claims to be building better access to capital markets, has scored a $165m Series B to accelerate the launch of its platform.

Elwood Technologies, which offers institutional-grade access to digital markets, has scored $70m in its Series A round.

Global crypto exchange KuCoin has closed its pre-Series B round on $150m, which brings its valuation to $10bn.

Digital asset trading technology developer Talos has joined the unicorn club, following the close of its Series B on $105m.

Reliance Global Group, which combines artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based technologies with the personalised experience of a traditional insurance agency, has acquired Barra & Associates.

FundGuard, an AI-powered investment management and asset servicing platform, has closed its Series B funding round on $40m.

Brazil-based Cerc has reportedly raised $100m in funding as it gears up for an IPO.

TransFICC, which offers low-latency connectivity and workflow services for fixed income and derivatives markets, has scored $17m in its Series A extension.

tZERO, a marketplace to trade private digital securities, has received a strategic investment from group of investors.

Mastercard is partnering with Coinbase to allow people to purchase non fungible tokens (NFTs) with their debit and credit cards.