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Dominode raises $1.3m for Blockchain identity solution

Dominode has secured $1.3m in funding to develop a suite of solutions to protect, secure and authenticate digital identity.

Vestr and Shift become SIX FinTech Ventures’ first investments

Up-and-coming FinTechs Vestr and Shift Cryptocurrencies have secured an investment from SIX FinTech Ventures.
EIB

EIB pioneers digital green bond with blockchain platform

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently set a new milestone by issuing its first-ever digital green bond.
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.

Miss these 27 funding rounds at your own peril

From stocktrading to teenage finances, last week's funding rounds provide plenty of things to consider for the future of the industry.

Revolut reveals that cryptocurrency trading is returning to normal after a COVID-19 dip

Interest in trading in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dropped as the coronavirus started to spread around the world, but new data from Revolut indicates a return to normal levels.
Virtualness

Virtualness lands $8m in seed financing raise

Virtualness, a US-based provider of a mobile-first platform to help navigate the Web3 space, has scored $8m in seed funding.

Bitcoin breaks new $35,000 record

Having broken its earlier record over the weekend, bitcoin traded at $35,842 on Wednesday.
DeFi

Study finds $4bn illicitly laundered through DeFi exchanges

Cryptoasset risk management firm Elliptic has found that criminals have used DeFi exchanges amongst other things to launder more than $4bn in crypto.

Swedish e-commerce cryptocurrency company QuickBit’s profits jump by 60 per cent

QuickBit, a FinTech enabling e-commerce retailer get paid with cryptocurrencies, has got improved its quarterly profit by 60 per cent to £2.42m.

News Stories

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa and AWS partner to revolutionise global digital payments landscape

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its integration into the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that utilizes AWS technologies to create diverse solutions for customers.
WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech’s promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead

WealthTech's promising Q1 2024: Valuations soar as strategic buyers lead
Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.

P&V Group partners with Comarch for enhanced digital insurance solutions

Comarch has been enlisted by P&V Group to bolster the company's digital insurance solutions as part of their continued collaboration.
Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew's specialist API Exam

Gain an edge in pricing decision intelligence with hx Renew’s specialist API Exam

Nearly one year ago, hyperexponential launched a certification programme, beginning with the "Core Model Developer Exam." The initiative has been warmly received, with certificates and badges being awarded quarterly. The enthusiasm for this achievement is visible, with many sharing their hx Renew certificates on LinkedIn, celebrating their success.
FinTech

Strong week for FinTech deals with almost $750m raised

This week saw a rip-roaring collection of deals in the FinTech sector, with FinTech Global recording a complete total of 31 deals. The biggest...

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