Blockchain

Wormhole hack causes around $320m in stolen cryptocurrency

Blockchain bridge Wormhole has confirmed that around $320m worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen following a hack earlier this week.

JP Morgan, Mastercard, UBS inject $65m in blockchain firm ConsenSys

Brooklyn-headquartered blockchain technology firm ConsenSys raised $65m from major banks and financial services players including JP Morgan, Mastercard Inc and UBS Group AG to fund its growth and global expansion.

Jack Dorsey says “Hell no” to question about whether Twitter will join Libra

The dual CEO and co-founder of both Twitter and Square has made no secret to where he stands when it comes to the Facebook-backed cryptocurrency.

Bittrex New York customers will get more time to withdraw their funds

The New York Department of Financial Services has given cryptocurreny exchange Bittrex's customers more time to empty their accounts.

Bitcoin stakeholders worried Twitter scam puts the cryptocurrency in a bad light

After several high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised in a bitcoin scam, crypto traders worry that it will put the industry in a bad light.
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Cryptocurrency exchanges try to reaffirm faith

Cryptocurrency exchanges have been reaffirming the public of their reserves to quench customer fears, as the market reacts to FTX.

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.
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Banks create blockchain alternative to LC transactions

HSBC and Bank of America Merrill Lynch have created a blockchain technology-based version of Letter of Credit (LC) transactions in cooperation with Singapore's IDA.

Zumo eyes decarbonised crypto sector through new purchase pilot program

Crypto wallet and payment platform Zumo has unveiled a pilot renewable energy purchase program aimed at making the crypto sector more sustainable.

Xion Finance closes $50m investment from GEM Digital

Xion Finance, which removes the manual process of investing into initial DEX offerings, has collected $50m in funding.

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In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.

Transforming customer experience in insurance claims handling

In the realm of insurance, the claims process stands as a pivotal point in shaping overall customer satisfaction. Simplifai explores this process from the handlers’ perspective, to give valuable insights into how to improve it across various insurance lines and regions.
2024

What are the key governance, risk and compliance trends in 2024?

In ViClarity’s recent annual GRC trends report, the company focused on the key trends which are impacting many industries throughout 2024.
Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix to elevate real-time benefits administration. 

Pacific Life and Selerix join forces for real-time benefits administration

Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, a leading provider of employee benefits solutions, has announced its integration with Selerix, a comprehensive benefits administration platform.
UK

Liz Oakes, Carolyn Wilkins appointed to key roles on UK Financial Policy Committee

The Financial Policy Committee (FPC), pivotal in shaping UK financial policies, has welcomed Liz Oakes as a new external member and confirmed Carolyn Wilkins...
Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

Arch Insurance names new deputy CEO

Arch Insurance International, a leading insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Valder as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

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