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Thailand central bank unveils plans for digital currency pilot in 2022

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revealed it intends to begin a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot study in the second quarter of 2022.

New UK court ruling classifies bitcoin as a legal property

Cryptocurrencies are still reasonably new, meaning that every legal aspect of it is still not 100% clear. Yet, a new case might help shed some light.

Taiwan Central Bank issues warning about NFT risks

The Central Bank of Taiwan has issued a warning to its citizens about the risks associated with NFTs as a particular mode of investment.

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.
LumiShare

Digital asset management firm LumiShare bags $3.2m

LumiShare, a blockchain-based digital asset management ecosystem, has netted $3.2m from the Abu Dhabi royal family.
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Bitfinex takes 36% from all users to compensate for $71m hack

Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange Bitfinex is opting to split the cost of the $71m theft it suffered last week across all of its users.

eToro boosts investor exposure to diverse assets with DeFi portfolio launch

Investment platform eToro has unveiled a decentralised finance (DeFi) portfolio to offer investors long-term exposure to key projects in the DeFi ecosystem.

Elliptic taps Wells Fargo Strategic Capital for its $28m Series B round to fund...

Crypto-asset risk management solutions provider Elliptic is looking to expand further across the world thanks to new backing from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, the specialised capital provider.

Jupiter Exchange nets $5m seed funding

Alternative asset exchange Jupiter Exchange has closed a $5m seed funding round headed by White Hilt Capital.

Keyrock collects €4.3m in funding

FinTech startup Keyrock has secured €4.3m in a funding round co-led by SIX Fintech Ventures and MiddleGame Ventures.

News Stories

Marqeta

Marqeta and OakNorth Bank launch new partnership to enhance UK SME banking

Marqeta, a modern card issuing platform, provides embedded finance solutions globally, supporting the innovation needs of diverse businesses.
Flagright

Flagright and Baraka unite to fortify investment security in the Middle East

Flagright, a firm specialising in AML and fraud prevention, has entered into a partnership with Baraka, a Middle Eastern investment platform.
Akur8, the next-generation insurance pricing solution, has partnered with Tokio Marine HCC to elevate pricing strategies and drive innovation in the insurance sector.

Akur8 selected by Tokio Marine HCC to expand its pricing capabilities

Akur8, the next-generation insurance pricing solution, has partnered with Tokio Marine HCC to elevate pricing strategies and drive innovation in the insurance sector.

Thunes expands US footprint with strategic Tilia acquisition

Thunes has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tilia, a comprehensive payments platform specializing in the online gaming sector.
ComplyAdvantage

ComplyAdvantage acquires Golden to bolster financial crime intelligence

ComplyAdvantage, a leading firm in financial crime intelligence, and Golden are joining forces in a significant acquisition.

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