Tag: Blockchain

What are the benefits of blockchain in financial services?

With the rise of new digital technologies that are disrupting the financial market, many industry participants are keen to learn more. What benefits does blockchain offer?

Blocknative lands $15m in Series A-1 investment

California-based Blocknative, a web3 infrastructure business, has scored $15m in a Series A-1 funding raise.

PayPal links with ConsenSys MetaMask to boost Ethereum access

US-based users of MetaMask will be able to purchase Ethereum from within the PayPal app after PayPal partnered with Web3 firm ConsenSys.

EMURGO Ventures boosts Web3 portfolio portfolio with 2 deals

EMURGO Ventures has made two new investments, as it bolsters its Web3 portfolio.

BIS Innovation Hub unveils new CBDC prototype

The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Swiss Centre has launched a new project as a prototype CBDC.

Research paper outlines legal authority for bank use of stablecoins

The Clearing House has released a research paper that analyses the legal authority and policy considerations for banks’ engagement in stablecoin-related activities.

WalletConnect snares $12.5m in ecosystem round

WalletConnect, a web3 communications protocol firm, has raised $12.5m in an ecosystem round.

Is the metaverse the next frontier for banks?

Ever since Meta, formerly Facebook, gave that presentation on its move to the metaverse, the virtual world has become more of a reality.

SettleMint bags $16m for its blockchain application development kit

SettleMint, which has developed a high-performance low-code platform for blockchain application development, has raised $16m in its Series A.

MinePlex raises $100m for its new mobile bank

MinePlex, which claims to be a new-generation mobile bank, has raised $100m in funding.

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