Innovative Risk Labs (IRL), a facilitator of start-up InsurTechs, announced its groundbreaking entrance into the Lloyd's market as its first-ever broker. IRL, under the guidance of CEO Ed Gaze, the ex-chief of the Lloyd's Lab incubation programme, is a unique platform that fosters and launches InsurTech start-ups across the globe. Operating out of the UK, it offers invaluable consultation services...
FreedomPay teams up with Visa for global tokenisation
Visa, a worldwide pioneer in digital payments, is set to join forces with FreedomPay, an international leader in Next Level Commerce™.
Sumsub fights deepfake menace with enhanced detection technology
Sumsub, a prominent player in the anti-fraud industry, continues to strengthen its position, announcing the launch of an enhanced deepfakes detection tool.
SmartMetric's biometric technology powers new era for Visa and MasterCard
SmartMetric, a pioneer in the development of biometric credit cards, has recently celebrated the adoption of its advanced security technology by leading payment networks, Visa and MasterCard.
funding
FinTech funding rounds recorded by FinTech Global were down from 34 to 23 this week, with $303m raised in total. 
EBA
In a recent post by Fenergo, the company outlined how a recent report by the EBA is changing payments in the European Union. 
X1
Robinhood, a stock trading app, has struck a deal to acquire X1, an innovative credit card startup, for a significant $95m cash settlement.
Addressing financial crime with risk management
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently demonstrated their commitment to holding reluctant firms accountable in a speech titled 'Doing the right thing'.
EIB
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently set a new milestone by issuing its first-ever digital green bond.
DOJ
The US DOJ has announced the establishment of a new cyber-focused section, known as the National Security Cyber Section.

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