Smartlands is going to the States through partnership with IIP Securities

October 15, 2019

British digital tokenization firm Smartlands is looking to jump across the pond thanks to its partnership with IIP Securities, a banking consultancy.

25 FinTech deals from last week and what they tell you about the state...

April 27, 2020

The FinTech funding rounds over the past week show that the coronavirus continues to affect the sector and also provide an opportunity to look closer at India's industry.

Cryptocurrency company Bifrost secures $600,000 seed investment

September 3, 2020

Cryptocurrency startup Bifrost picks up $600,000 to solve trading issues on decentralised finance (DiFi) markets.

Why Mastercard will start to support cryptocurrencies directly on its network

February 11, 2021

Mastercard has announced that it will start to support select cryptocurrencies on its network to give customers and merchants more options.

Revolut adds new capabilities to boost Bitcoin uptake

May 7, 2021

UK-based FinTech Revolut has introduced new features for users which enable them to transfer funds from Bitcoin holdings to their own digital wallets.

Study finds central bank digital currencies may trigger stronger forex controls

June 15, 2021

A study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has discovered the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may lead to greater foreign exchange controls.

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

August 11, 2021

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.

Could 2022 be the year of the CBDC?

June 1, 2022

With the rise of cryptocurrencies showing no signs of slowing down, the growth of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) appears to be another trend on the ascendancy. Will 2022 prove to be a red-letter year for CBDC adoption?

SEC charges sibling fraudsters for $124m crypto fraud operation

March 9, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged siblings John and Tina Barksdale with defrauding thousands of retail investors out of over $124m.