Bitcoin

Bitstamp picks Onfido to meet KYC regulation

Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp has picked Onfido to provide to its ID verification during onboarding to meet KYC and other regulations.
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Bitcoin voucher pioneer Azteco secures $6m in Dorsey-led funding round

Azteco, the sole provider of bitcoin vouchers for everyday microtransactions, has made a significant stride forward.

SEC to expand crypto, cyber enforcement unit with new appointments

The Securities and Exchange Commission has allocated 20 new positions to the unit focused on protecting investors in crypto markets and from cyber-related threats.

Despite the breakup with Barclays, Coinbase is still trading in the UK

The American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase parted ways with its UK banking partner Barclays in August. However, it is now back trading in Britain.

HKMA proposes bank-like regulations on stablecoins

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has called for the regulation of fiat-currency backed stablecoins similar to that of banks.

Terraform Labs bags $150m in funding from major crypto players for DeFi Ecosystem Fund

Terraform Labs, the South Korean company behind the Terra public blockchain, has raised $150m from major crypto investors including Arrington XRP Capital, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital and BlockTower Capital.

Incubator NFT Investments set to acquire Pluto Digital in £96m deal

NFT Investments, an incubator that specialises in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is set to purchase crypto technology and venture firm Pluto Digital for £96m.

The FCA ramps up investigations into cryptocurrency companies by 74%

The top UK financial services watchdog is putting the screws on cryptocurrency companies and has increased the number of businesses under investigation by 74% in the past year.
Coincover

UK digital asset protection provider Coincover lands $30m

Coincover, a Cardiff-based digital asset protection provider, has scored $30m in a funding round headed by Foundation Capital.

Pantera invests in decentralized finance app InstaDApp’s $2.4m seed round

InstaDApp, the autonomous banking portal on emerging blockchain-based protocols, have closed a $2.4m seed round.

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ZeroEyes joins Lloyd's Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

ZeroEyes joins Lloyd’s Lab for pioneering InsurTech against gun violence

In an unprecedented move, ZeroEyes, known for its pioneering AI gun detection technology, has been welcomed into the coveted Lloyd's Lab Accelerator program, marking a significant stride in InsurTech innovation.
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Bishop Street and Topsail Re join forces to revolutionise MGA platform with strategic joint venture

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Bishop Street Underwriters, a notable entity within the RedBird Capital Partners' portfolio, has formally announced a groundbreaking joint venture with Topsail Reinsurance SPC, Ltd....

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