Blockchain

Securechain unveils new feature to send cryptocurrencies via email

Copenhagen-based Securechain has unveiled a new tool for using emails to send cryptocurrencies like bitcoin without the need of a bank account.
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BitcoinGrowthFund secures $2.5m through ICO to back blockchain businesses

BitcoinGrowthFund (BGF) has raised $2.5m in an initial coin offering (ICO) to invest in cryptocurrencies and other companies' ICO.

Digital currency compliance platform Coinfirm hits Series A close on $8m

Coinfirm, an AML compliance solution for digital currencies and blockchain-based financial ecosystems, has closed its Series A funding round on $8m.
Centbee

Centbee bags $1m to support Bitcoin remittances

Centbee, a facilitator of digital money payments on the Bitcoin blockchain BSV, has secured $1m in its pre-Series A round.  

UK advertising watchdog upholds complaints against BitMEX for Bitcoin ad

BitMEX, the crypto derivatives exchange platform, has faced complaints regarding an ad. The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has now upheld the complaints, barring the business from using the ad again.

Ripple grabs $55m from blockchain-curious banks

The blockchain continues its steady shift into mainstream banking with startup Ripple adding seven more major financial institutions, as well as raised $55m in funding.

Digital currency pilot begins in Nigeria with eNaira launch

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) eNaira in its pilot study named Project Giant.
Fortress Blockchain Technologies closes seed round

Fortress Blockchain Technologies closes seed round

Fortress Blockchain Technologies has closed its seed round on $22.5m, which was led by Ayon Capital.

Donut bites into new $2m round to make DeFi investing mainstream

Mobile app to save and earn high yield with DeFi Donut closed a $2m funding round, bringing Donut’s total funding to date to $3.8m.

28 FinTech rounds from last week you should know about

The WealthTech and cryptocurrency FinTech sectors were among some of the winners of the investment rounds recorded last week.

News Stories

transaction

How AI will transform transaction reporting: The RelyComply view

FinTech Global recently spoke to RegTech firm RelyComply to delve deeper into the role artificial intelligence will play in transaction reporting. Founded in 2019, RelyComply...
Nexus Underwriting, a specialty managing general agent, has appointed Steve Willett as its new Development Head.

Nexus Underwriting announces new development head to lead global expansion

Nexus Underwriting, a specialty managing general agent, has appointed Steve Willett as its new Development Head.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange leads with new climate disclosure standards

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, a subsidiary of HKEX has unveiled its new climate-related disclosure requirements.
Allfunds, a leading B2B WealthTech platform for the fund industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud.

Allfunds taps Google Cloud for AI-powered innovation and infrastructure optimisation

Allfunds, a leading B2B WealthTech platform for the fund industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud.

Fingo Africa and Flagright: Pioneering security in digital banking for Kenya’s youth

Fingo Africa stands out as Kenya's leading digital-only banking platform, tailored specifically for the youth of the country. 

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