Blockchain

CoinDCX hits unicorn status after $90m round from Facebook co-founder’s B Capital

CoinDCX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, has become the country’s first crypto unicorn with a $90m Series C fundraise led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital.

Ethereum cryptocurrency expert arrested after giving blockchain talk in North Korea

A cryptocurrency community rivalling bitcoin is in uproar after an Ethereum Foundation worker was arrested after giving a blockchain talk in North Korea.

YAS MicroInsurance joins forces with InsurTech Amodo

YAS MicroInsurance (YAS), an Asia-Pacific-based insurance blockchain frontier, is partnering with telematics InsurTech Amodo, to delivery autonomous insurance on-chain.

Global regulators to grill Facebook about its planned Libra project

Representatives from Libra will be interviewed by officials from 26 global central banks on Monday in a bid to ease worries about its impact on the financial market. At the same time, investor interest in crypto seems to waning.
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Group to acquire Bankhaus von der Heydt

Bitcoin Group SE has signed a deal with Dietrich von Boetticher, the owner of German bank Bankhaus von der Heydt, to acquire 100% of the shares of the company.

DeFi investing software Conduit scores $17m

Conduit, a developer of DeFi products for FinTechs, neobanks and exchanges, has collected $17m in fresh funding.

Singapore-based Bluezelle closes ICO on $19.5m

Blockchain technology developer Bluezelle has closed its ICO on $19.5m.

India explores blockchain framework

India is exploring a potential National Level Blockchain Framework which will support the scaling up and wider deployment of the technology.

Home equity, blockchain fintech business Figure gets $65m Series B

Home equity and blockchain fintech startup Figure Technologies has picked up $65m of Series B funding to kick off its second year of operation.

DrumG picks up strategic investment from ConsenSys

DrumG Technologies, which develops distributed ledger-based applications for financial services, has raised a $6.5m Series A minority investment from ConsenSys.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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