Worldline, a global leader in payment services, announced that its Trusted Authentication solution is officially certified by FIDO Alliance, a worldwide organisation aimed at standardisation and bringing interoperability to the authentication world.

The certification is clear evidence of Worldline’s active online identification strategy in promoting strong authentication, interoperability, and the use of biometrics.

HashKey Exchange, the first licensed retail cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, will officially launch on August 28th. As a regulated entity under the supervision of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and in collaboration with top-tier banks, HashKey Exchange has pioneered automatic bank transfers for deposits and withdrawals, effectively addressing the industry pain point of frozen accounts and ensuring the security of user assets.

Coinstore, the world’s leading digital asset exchange announced today that its user base has crossed the 3.6 million milestone with daily transaction volume creating an all-time high value of $450 million. Coinstore’s dedicated local teams in the United Kingdom, India, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and other regions demonstrate its deep commitment to serving our users with expertise and understanding of their local markets.

Investment Management firm Mangold Fondkommission has signed an agreement for use of Crosskey’s SaaS-based service for Wealth Management and Capital Markets, replacing incumbent solutions provided by other suppliers as well as numerous components developed in-house.

Malwarebytes, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, announced the acquisition of Cyrus, a disruptive innovator in online privacy solutions. This strategic acquisition reinforces Malwarebytes' commitment to privacy by giving users more control over their information, no matter where or how they choose to browse and interact online. The Cyrus team and technology will also help Malwarebytes strengthen its mobile privacy solutions.

Celerway, a leading provider of business-grade mobile connectivity, has announced the appointment of technology stalwart Marianne Styrman as Chief Operating Officer. 

GLN International, a subsidiary of Hana Bank, (GLN) has recently announced the launch of cross-border remittance service; offering instant, secure, and inexpensive money transfers from abroad to all domestic bank accounts in Korea. The service is aimed to benefit Korean residents, international students, and other remittance customers residing overseas.

Irys Insurtech, Inc., a pioneering insurtech startup, has closed a seed funding round of $3.5 million, marking its entrance into the market dominated by stagnant legacy agency management systems.

Gate.io, a world-leading digital asset trading platform, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship and active involvement in the esteemed Coinfest Asia 2023. Scheduled for the 24th and 25th of August, Coinfest Asia will set its stage in Bali, Indonesia.

LemFi, a leading fintech platform transforming financial services for immigrants, has raised a $33 million Series A round led by Left Lane Capital. Other investors included Y-Combinator, Zrosk, Global Founders Capital, and Olive Tree.