Tag: Bitcoin
Bank of Israel opens consultation on potential digital shekel
The Bank of Israel has opened a public consultation on the potential issuance of a digital shekel.
Revolut adds new capabilities to boost Bitcoin uptake
UK-based FinTech Revolut has introduced new features for users which enable them to transfer funds from Bitcoin holdings to their own digital wallets.
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.
Non-custodial cryptocurrency mobile wallet ZenGo inks $20m
Israel-based crypto mobile wallet for retail investors ZenGo raised $20m in Series A funding.
CoinSwitch Kuber becomes India’s largest crypto platform following Series B close
CoinSwitch Kuber has become the largest valued cryptocurrency platform in India following the close of a $25m Series B.
WeWork expands financial flexibility through cryptocurrency collaboration
UK flexible space provider WeWork has revealed it will begin accepting payment in select cryptocurrencies after entering a partnership with BitPay and Coinbase.
UK Chancellor examines case for new Britcoin digital currency
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told the Bank of England (BOE) to look at the case for a potential Britcoin or central-bank-backed digital currency.
Crypto-based Avanti hauls in $37m to launch a digital asset bank
Digital asset bank Avanti Financial Group completed its Series A funding round with $37m, bringing its total raised capital since inception to $44m.
BlockFi bags $350m in Series D funding round at $3bn valuation
Cryptocurrency financial services provider BlockFi Inc. raised $350m taking its valuation to more than $3bn.
Bitcoin financial app River Financial nets $12m in its Series A
River Financial, which enables individuals to invest and use bitcoins, has bagged $12m in its Series A round.