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Identity verification startup Persona nets $17.5m in Series A funding round

Having secured $17.5m in additional funds from investors like Coatue Management and First Round Capital, Persona is now looking to develop its solutions and grow its team.

Revealing the most corrupt countries in the world as new report paints “grim picture”

Two out of three countries fail to tackle corruption effectively, which paints "a grim picture of the state of corruption worldwide", according to Transparency International's latest report.

Is Swedish RegTech finally coming into its own?

Sweden’s RegTech scene has been slow to emerge. While its starting to wake up, it still has many challenges to overcome.

270 service deposit addresses drive more than half of cryptocurrency money laundering

More than half of the world's cryptocurrency money laundering is made through 270 service deposit addresses, according to new research.

Digitex CEO removes KYC from the exchange after major hack and brushes of money...

Cryptocurrency exchange Digitex will no longer do know your customer (KYC) checks on its users after personal data of more than 8,000 customers was recently stolen.

How does KYC differ from perpetual KYC?

In a world where financial crime and money laundering are becoming ever more common and widespread, the need to have strong and regular KYC checks has become imperative.

Gecko lands $1m for Blockchain-based compliance solution

Gecko Governance, the developer of the world first Blockchain solution for financial services regulatory compliance, has raised $1m in seed financing.

11 women changing the US RegTech industry you need to know about right now

The US is spearheading the RegTech revolution. So why not find out more about the women leading the charge?

Ebury backs KYC and payments platform LoopingOne in €800k seed

LoopingOne, a KYC and payments platform for marketplaces and platforms, has closed a €800k seed round backed by international trade FinTech Ebury.

Open Banking picks Contego for ID checking

Contego, a UK-based RegTech and compliance specialist, has been picked by The Open Banking Implementation Entity to run ID checks and verify users. The...

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Prophet Security launches with $11m from Bain Capital to automate security responses

Prophet Security launches with $11m from Bain Capital to automate security responses

Prophet Security, a company that has just stepped out of stealth mode, has announced securing $11m in seed funding.
WealthTech startup Bump raises $3m to revolutionise financial opportunities for creators

WealthTech startup Bump raises $3m to revolutionise financial opportunities for creators

Bump, a Los Angeles-based WealthTech and FinTech platform, has successfully closed a $3m seed funding round.
401GO secures $12m in Series A funding to revolutionise retirement plans

401GO secures $12m in Series A funding to revolutionise retirement plans

401GO, a leading FinTech company dedicated to modernising retirement planning, announced today that it has successfully secured a $12m Series A funding round.
WealthTech Fundpath secures an additional £2m

WealthTech Fundpath secures an additional £2m

Fundpath, a pivotal player in the WealthTech sector, recently confirmed a new investment milestone with a £2m funding round.

Asia-Pacific FinTech leaders launch MSME sustainability drive with Programme Sirius

Programme Sirius was launched today with the support of 13 prominent FinTech companies from the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to enhance sustainability and inclusion for Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

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