Digital Assets Data to enhance crypto data insights with $6m funding
The firm targets crypto hedge funds, family offices, asset management research firms
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SoftBank invests in Wirecard, Tencent in Argentinian Uala, and other Visa news.
HSBC selects CGI for new trade tech platform
The bank wants to enable the use of innovative technologies.
FNZ unveils market infrastructure for asset managers on blockchain
In partnership with an array of fund managers in the UK.
Societe Generale issues €100m of bonds for housing financing
These security tokens offer a range of advantages, says the bank.
R8 Group raises $5m and sets sights on IPO in July
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joins as non-executive director.
Could blockchain solve Brexit?
The blockchain industry does not seem to be not stymied by the Brexit debate.
Financial inclusion focus: smallholders, big dreams
An ambitious vision for raising smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa out of poverty through applying technology.
Chainalysis targets APAC expansion with $36m Series B funding
Strategic investment from MUFG and Sozo Ventures.
Human Plus releases crypto payment ecosystem HupayX
Standing up to big players like Mastercard and Visa.
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Africa Fintech association, City watchdog’s orders, and a new blockchain alliance!
Open beta programme launches for Sila’s API platform
Aims to bridge gap between traditional banking systems and blockchain.
PayPal invests in potential collaboration with Cambridge Blockchain
The funding is an extension of the firm’s Series A round.
First blockchain Thai-Myanmar money transfer service to launch
Designed to meet the needs of migrant workers.
The blockchain hype is over, but disruption is just beginning
Blockchain disruption will not happen frontally, but initially through fringe usages that bypass incumbents.
Unlocking a continent of opportunity: digital and mobile transforming Africa’s business landscape
A quiet financial revolution is gathering pace across Africa – stemming from the rise of smart mobile tech.
First transactions carried out on blockchain-based Marco Polo network
Delivery triggers irrevocable payment from buyer’s bank.
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eToro buys blockchain company Firmo
This is eToro’s first acquisition.
Wealth managers can adapt to digital assets and thrive
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Top fintech stories this week – 22 March 2019
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IBM debuts blockchain network for cross-border payments
Blockchain World Wire can transfer funds in 47 currencies to locations in 72 countries.
Former MtGox boss gets suspended jail on account of data falsification
However, he was cleared of all other charges, including embezzlement.
Thailand prepares portal for regulated ICOs
The country prepares new funding routes but keeps alert to fraudulent activities.
Spanish stock market operator BME tests blockchain for collateral pledge
BME and Renta 4 Banco have carried out their first digitisation.
Cosmos Network brings order to “internet of blockchains”
Interchain Foundation offers decentralised network of interoperable blockchains.
Cosimo Ventures invests in blockchain and digital assets firms
VC firm makes three investments in Gecko Governance, Lingar and Oneiro.
Kakao’s crypto business raises $90m funding
Ground X plans to raise a similar sum this week.
Xena unleashes crypto-settled derivative contract for GRAM token
“This is a significant step for the entire crypto market.”
Dutch SME lender Finturi raises €2m funding
The start-up uses blockchain and AI for its lendtech platform.
CULedger teams up with IBM for blockchain network
A cooperative model designed for credit unions and SMEs.
Deutsche Börse and Swisscom to build digital asset infrastructure
The core elements will provide access to liquidity and banking services.
“Hello USA!” eToro goes live in America
Its US launch will enable customers in 32 states to trade and invest in six cryptocurrencies.
Commerzbank and Deutsche Börse complete DLT repo transaction
It involved the simultaneous swap of the tokens as a legally binding transaction.
SIX picks Corda blockchain to support digital exchange
Many of SIX’s traders are also R3 investors and members.
Blockchain outfit SETL files for bankruptcy
UK payment and settlement infrastructure provider calls in an administrator.
Fitting Hub right fit for Japanese banking on blockchain
Five regional banks plan April launch of new service.
Crypto boosted by Russia’s digital rights bill
The State Duma edges the nation towards cryptocurrency legislation.
Coinbase’s Neutrino acquisition caught in oppressive state
It got some Hacking Team staff via the deal. That didn’t work out too well.
Swift unveils e-voting PoC on blockchain
Alongside SLIB, SGX, Deutsche Bank, DBS, HSBC and Standard Chartered.
