CoinSwitch Kuber Raises USD 260 million in Series C funding from Coinbase Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Fundraising News, Asset Management, Cryptocurrencies
● With participation from both its Crypto and Growth funds, a16z is making its first investment in an Indian startup ● Coinbase Ventures joins a16z and existing investors Paradigm, Ribbit Capital, Sequoia Capital India and Tiger Global ● CoinSwitch Kuber has reached unicorn status and is now India’s largest crypto asset platform, valued at $1.9 billion serving 10 million+ Indian customers
Over 10,000 Bitcoin ATMs Installed Globally in 2021 as Demand for Crypto Surges
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin ATMs have emerged as a key element in the growth of cryptocurrencies as more investors aim to profit from the sector. In this line, the number of Bitcoin ATMs is on an upward trajectory.
China Bans Cryptocurrency Transactions, Clearing a Path for the Digital Yuan
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Blockchain, Transaction Banking, Cryptocurrencies
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) banned all cryptocurrency transactions and said it’s illegal for overseas crypto exchanges to provide services to Chinese consumers, per The Wall Street Journal.
Modulus CEO: Powell Testimony Gives Crypto Exchanges Hope for Another Boom
- 3 years 3 months ago
- RegTech, Cryptocurrencies, Financial
Yesterday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee, making a statement which settled crypto investor concerns about the legality of cryptocurrencies in the United States.
Bitfrost acquires Leading EU Crypto OTC Service OKONTO
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Lending, Derivatives and OTC Derivatives, Cryptocurrencies
The move aims to strengthen Bitfrost’s position as a gateway bridge between the worlds of fiat and digital money for financial institutions
Binance Bolsters its Security Efforts, Appoints Former IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agents
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, today announced
Coinjar Secures Financial Conduct Authority Registration
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
ONE OF THE FIRST UK EXCHANGES TO BE REGISTERED AS A CRYPTOASSET COMPANY WITH THE FCA
Fiat-to-crypto Infrastructure Platform, Simplex, Strengthens AML Defences with Napier
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
RegTech company, Napier, provider of advanced anti-financial crime compliance solutions, has announced that Simplex, the largest fiat infrastructure for the crypto industry, has opted for Napier’s Transaction Monitoring tool as part of an upgrade to its anti-money laundering (AML) defences.
Vinter Announces The Launch Of Two Crypto Asset Indexes
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Vinter, the leading Swedish crypto asset index provider, announces the launch of the two crypto asset indexes HODLV and HODLX, providing investors with diversified exposure to a basket of crypto assets. The indexes will be underlying financial products available on regulated stock exchanges starting today. The Vinter 21Shares Crypto Basket Equal Weight Index (“HODLV”) contains the five largest crypto assets weighted equally. HODLV is built on a... more
Tribe Payments to Power Amon Card Cryptocurrency Payments
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Trading Systems, Investment, Payments, Cryptocurrencies
Tribe’s processing platform, ISAAC, will secure cryptocurrency payments for Amon Tech’s trading and investment customers Payment technology provider, Tribe Payments, today announced it has been selected by Amon.Tech as payment partner for the Amon Card. Tribe will be providing issuer processing services including its proprietary 3D Secure product for the Amon Card in the UK and then across Europe.
Gold-i Restructures Development Team To Accelerate Growth
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Global Fintech firm, Gold-i has restructured its development team, creating two new senior development roles as part of its growth strategy, both reporting into Chris James, Gold-i’s CTO. Dr Syed Ashar Akhtar has been promoted to Head of Development, with responsibility for the development of all products in the Gold-i portfolio. Mo Alshanteer has been appointed Product Delivery Manager, responsible for managing the entire cycle of Gold-i... more
Reasons Why So Many People Want To Invest In Cryptocurrencies
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Payments, Money Transfers, Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have completely changed the way we look at online transactions and making a profit online. These digital assets managed to revolutionize the financial industry and present people with a futuristic payment method. They have quite a lot of advantages which is why they are considered superior to regular payment methods. That is the topic that we wanted to discuss in this article. We are going to name these advantages and use them... more
Tingo Inc. Nominated in Environmental, Social & Governance Category at Upcoming Crypto AM Awards
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Tingo Inc. (OTCQB: IWBB) is a unique agri-fintech company offering, through Tingo Mobile in Nigeria, personal communications services (“PCS”) using GSM technology for subscribers within and outside of the agricultural sector.
CryptoXpress Announces New Investor, Launchpad and Marketing Partnerships Ahead of Launch
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Banking
CryptoXpress (CX), offering one of the first consumer mobile solutions for easy, all-in-one access to crypto, banking and NFT services, today announced several new investors, launchpad, and marketing partnerships. These partners will be contributing various combinations of expertise, investment, investor relations, marketing, and access to their launchpads and communities. This comes as part of the private investment round which will support the... more
Cornerstone FS plc, Expands to Dubai and Appoints Robert O’Brien
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies, Cloud, Risk Management
Cornerstone FS plc, the cloud-based provider of international payment, currency risk management and electronic account services to SMEs, announces that it has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai. The new office will be led by Robert O’Brien who has joined Cornerstone, as General Manager APAC and Middle East. Mr O’Brien was previously at Vorto Trading Ltd (“Vorto”), where he was the largest revenue generator and... more
