Blockchain

Crypto firm Meow bags $22m in Series A

Meow, a compliant crypto yield offering for corporate treasuries, has scored $22m in a Series A funding round.
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Banks begin trial for blockchain-based foreign exchange

Cobalt DL has begun beta testing its blockchain-based, peer-to-peer foreign exchange network with a number of major banks.

Norway is in no rush to introduce digital currency as use of cash plummets

While only 4% of transactions in Norway are conducted with cash, the nation's central bank is in no hurry to introduce a digital currency.

Blockchain startup Digital Asset closes $40m Series B round

Digital Asset Management, a blockchain startup founded by former JPMorgan exec Blythe Masters, has closed a $40m Series B round of funding.

PE-backed Swiss FinTech major Avaloq launches venture capital unit

Private equity-backed Swiss FinTech major Avaloq has launched a new venture capital subsidiary to boost startups in the sector.

R3 blockchain consortium brings in record $107m funding round

R3, a consortium made up of more than 80 banks and financial services firms from around the world, has raised $107m in the largest blockchain funding deal to date.

Why Robinhood and the InsurTech industry stand out from the 39 funding rounds raised...

From GameStop chaos to how InsurTechs have benefited from the Covid-19 crisis, this is what you can learn from the 39 FinTech funding rounds of last week.

HMRC seizes NFTs for first time ever in £1.4m fraud bust

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs have revealed that have seized 3 non fungible tokens (NFTs) during an investigation into a fraud case worth £1.4m.

Metaco secures $17m in Series A round

Swiss digital asset infrastructure startup Metaco has bagged $17m in a series A funding round.

FCA warns cryptocurrency companies are failing to meet UK AML requirements

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said a ‘significantly high’ amount of cryptocurrency firms are not meeting UK requirements on money laundering prevention.

News Stories

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud and Immediate team up to revolutionise pay cycles in staffing industry

AkkenCloud, a leading innovator in the Staffing Industry known for its advanced automation and AI-driven solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Immediate, a forward-thinking provider of pay access solutions.
Marqeta powers Rain's new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta powers Rain’s new debit card for seamless wage access

Marqeta, a global modern card issuing platform, has partnered with Rain, a financial wellness benefits provider that assists companies in giving employees greater control over their finances.
Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies and HSBC Expat join forces to launch digital ID verification

Tiller Technologies, a leading RegTech company, has teamed up with HSBC Expat, a branch of HSBC Bank specialised in services for expatriates, excels in offering tailored banking solutions across the globe.
FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.

FinTech funding flourishes amid diverse week for deal activity

FinTech funding activity flourished this week as deals were completed on all corners of the globe, with a total of $694.5m raised over 19 tranches.
Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna and Milkywire team up to expand Nature Transformation Fund for global biodiversity

Klarna, an AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Milkywire, an environmental impact platform, have launched the Nature Transformation Fund.

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