August 14, 2022 @ 4:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

As has been widely reported, the US Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado.cash for enabling illicit activities in regards to crypto thefts, ransomware and money laundering. Many crypto proponents are up in arms as this is the… Read More

August 14, 2022 @ 12:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Re:start Financial, a neobank that focuses on social impact, has partnered with a Ukrainian non-profit to provide donations “with every swipe” of their card. As the world knows. Russia invaded Ukraine in an unprovoked attack earlier this year which has devastated the country. Support from… Read More

August 14, 2022 @ 11:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Stoa, a Proptech that enables real estate investors to purchase, renovate, and sell homes, has raised $100 million, according to a company statement. Underwritten by Cantor Fitzgerald, the $100 million securitization is the second funding managed by Cantor which last completed $100 million securitization in… Read More

August 13, 2022 @ 3:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

The sanctioning of Tornado.cash, a crypto mixing service, has riled many in the crypto-world. This past week, the US Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), targeted the mixer as it is said to launder the proceeds of cybercrime – not just benign… Read More

August 12, 2022 @ 7:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this week, the US Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash. OFAC claims that Tornado has been utilized by North Korea and its “malicious cyber activities and money-laundering of stolen virtual currency.” Interestingly, Tornado received some support… Read More

August 12, 2022 @ 3:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

As Ethereum nears the Merge, some blockchain proponents are poised to fork and maintain legacy Ethereum. As was recently reported, EthereumPow (or proof of work) is almost ready to go with certain exchanges announcing possible support. One of the largest crypt operations in the world… Read More

August 12, 2022 @ 3:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed charges against Rathnakishore Giri and his firms, NBD Eidetic Capital, LLC and SR Private Equity, LLC, alleging digital asset trading ploy that pilfered $12 million from unsuspecting investors. The CFTC also filed charges against Giri’s parents, Giri Subramani and… Read More

August 12, 2022 @ 11:48 am By JD Alois  |  

OurCrowd, a leading global investment crowdfunding platform, has launched a new Foodtech fund – joining its portfolio of other funds available for smaller investors. According to the offering page, the OurCrowd FoodTech Fund (OC FoodTech) is seeking a raise of $30 million that will enable… Read More

August 12, 2022 @ 11:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year, the UK FCA, PSR, CMA, and HM Treasury published a joint statement on the future of open banking (open finance), while announcing the creation of a joint regulatory oversight committee designed to improve adoption. The committee is co-chaired by the FCA Executive… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 5:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Elliptic, a crypto intelligence firm, has published an interesting blog post on the use, or abuse of, cross-chain bridges to launder funds. A cross-chain bridge allows value to hop to different blockchains. While utilized by legitimate platforms, cross-chain bridges have also caught the attention of… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 4:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

While stablecoins continue to grow in usage while garnering legislative attention that may provide a regulatory regime to propel them further, some industry observers are non-believers of fiat-backed crypto. John Reed Stark, a frequent critic of crypto and former SEC official who previously ran the… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 4:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Structured.fi has launched its mobile service in El Salvador, a country that has embraced Bitcoin by making it legal tender. Millions in El Salvador are already using the Chivo digital wallet for transactions. Structured.fi is offering a platform that enables investing in both traditional and… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 4:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Merkle Science has extended its Series A funding as more money arrives. According to a blog post, Merkle has now raised over $24 million. Merkle Science is a predictive cryptocurrency risk and intelligence platform that provides information, data, and aids in the detection of nefarious… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 12:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, one of the largest investment crowdfunding platforms in the US, has announced a partnership with rewards platform Indiegogo. According to a release, the “exclusive” deal will facilitate the “full life cycle of capital from the crowd.” Becky Center, the CEO of Indiegogo, stated that… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 12:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered digital asset bank, has partnered with well-known funding platform and talent board AngelList to invest using USDC. AngelList and Anchorage say they are bridging the gap between fiat currency and VC funding. AngelList, as an online investment platform, has helped… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Ageras Group, based in Denmark, has raised €35 million from CIBC Innovation Banking, according to a corporate statement. Ageras, launched in 2012, has broadened its services over time and now provides a “financial cockpit” for small businesses, including banking accounting, invoicing, payroll, and more. announced… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

If a company raises capital under Reg CF, it must file a form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) along with additional documents to use the exemption. If the company successfully raises money, the requirement to provide information to the SEC (and investors) does… Read More

August 11, 2022 @ 10:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Does the US Federal Government hold crypto? Probably so. Following enforcement actions or tax violations, the feds may confiscate various types of assets, and these can include digital ones like Bitcoin, etc. Earlier this week, Congressman Tom Emmer, along with Congressman Joe Auchincloss, reminded us… Read More

August 10, 2022 @ 6:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ), a digital platform to offer and manage credit cards, reported Q2 earnings today, delivering top line revenue of $187 million, an increase of 53% versus the same period year prior. Marqeta earned a GAAP net income loss of $45 million. Shares in Marqeta… Read More

August 10, 2022 @ 4:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

As COVID lingered and the economy stumbled due to rapidly rising prices and geopolitical strife, investment in private UK firms continued unabated, hitting a record amount of £14.9 billion during the first half of 2022. These investments were led by the burgeoning Fintech sector that… Read More