Global

September 7, 2023 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW), which claims to be a leader in quantum-safe encryption,  announces the availability of the world’s “first” integrated solution for quantum-safe VPN communications. Arqit’s QuantumCloud is reportedly the world’s first fully scalable cloud-based symmetric key agreement platform, “capable of creating… Read More

September 7, 2023 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has indicated its willingness for a certain amount of leeway for registered crypto firms to adhere to forthcoming rules. The regulator says that registered or authorized firms may “apply for flexibility”  on implementing a cooling off period when other… Read More

September 7, 2023 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced plans to further expand its footprint in the UK market “with a new senior appointment and launch of its AI-powered cyber insurance program.” With more than half (54%) of SMEs in… Read More

September 7, 2023 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH) has recently published its HY 2023 results, “covering the six months ended 30 June 2023.” The business delivered a solid financial performance in line “with expectations and the guidance it set in March for FY2023 and FY2025 remains unchanged.” Here are… Read More

September 7, 2023 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Perenna has issued a statement indicating their restrictions have been lifted by the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. This means they can now offer fixed-rate mortgages in the UK. Unlike the US and other European countries, the UK market is… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 10:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, today announced the launch of “Airwallex for Startups”, a business readiness campaign “exclusively for Hong Kong entrepreneurs to support their global growth ambitions.” With the support of Hong Kong flagship incubators, and in collaboration with… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Uldis Tēraudkalns, CEO of Nexpay, a fintech scale-up providing business banking solutions for digital companies, recently shared his views and insights with CI. Licensed by the Bank of Lithuania and operating across Europe, Nexpay reportedly processes over €2.5 billion annually and has helped over 600… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Acquired.com, the UK payments specialist and payment initiation service provider, has launched an all-in-one Hosted Checkout solution in order “to equip merchants with the ability to offer all major payment methods, including Open Banking payments, via a single integration.” Hosted Checkout is “a pre-built, highly… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 4:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

State lawmakers in Wyoming have reportedly passed 28 different blockchain-related bills since the year 2019. However, cryptocurrency revenue has been quite limited, even though there have been several different initiatives that were introduced. As covered, crypto VC investments have also shifted towards infrastructure development and… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 4:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Debitum is pleased to announce that Debitum-affiliated Loan originator Sandbox Funding has issued its 1st million euros in loans. Loans have been issued “to Latvian companies from forestry and agriculture, energy, and eco-house construction industries.” Henrijs Jansons, Debitum CEO, said: “We started to test Sandbox… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Henley & Partners’ inaugural publication is intended for those following crypto-assets private wealth, and investment migration trends — whether global citizens, crypto investors, wealth managers, or private bankers. The update includes key statistics on crypto and Bitcoin millionaires, centi-millionaires, and billionaires provided by global wealth intelligence… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Metro Bank has created dedicated online hubs both to support brokers who may be “working with a vulnerable client, and customers going through a period of vulnerability themselves.” The Bank has launched “a dedicated Vulnerable Customer page on its intermediary website to help brokers understand… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 1:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robocash notes that the month of July turned out to be “active,” which is reflected in the key monthly figures. For now, Robo.cash says they are still “keeping a low-key offer and waiting for updates from the business.” As covered, Robo.cash has announced upcoming changes… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Modulus is beginning its recruitment drive in order to support global expansion efforts amidst the rise of digital asset sector. Modulus, a US-based developer of technology powering Wall Street, international banks, digital asset exchanges, and global regulatory commissions, revealed its plans for worldwide expansion. The… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 12:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Network International, the enabler of digital commerce across the MEA region, has announced a partnership with J.P. Morgan Payments in order “to strengthen the bank’s acquiring offering.” J.P. Morgan Payments currently “operates in over 160 countries and over 120 currencies and is one of the… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a weekly update, SlowMist reveals that there were approximately $830,000 that were lost in Web3 security incidents. According to statistics from SlowMist’s Blockchain Hacking Archive, from August 28 to September 3, 2023, there were “a total of 7 security incidents, resulting in an estimated… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Travis Kling, a former L/S Equities Portfolio Manager that fell down the “Crypto rabbit hole” who’s now running the Ikigai fund, notes that as summer officially draws to a close, you may have been “away from the screens over the last few months.” Travis has… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC service provider Strise has raised $10.8 million in Series A funding. Atomico led the funding round, which included existing investors. A valuation of the company was not immediately available. Atomico Partner Don Hoang, a former senior executive at Uber and… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 9:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

James Butterfill from CoinShares notes that have been minor outflows, but inflows for Bitcoin. So, is negative sentiment “on the turn?” As noted in the update from CoinShares, digital asset investment product flows cooled off, with relatively minor outflows totaling US$11.2 million. This run of negative… Read More

September 6, 2023 @ 9:34 am By Michael Wong  |  

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology provider Elemental Cognition (EC.ai), has announced raising $60 million in its Series B funding round, with notable participation from Bridgewater Associates, Breyer Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, Staged Ventures, and other individual investors. The investment will be utilized to accelerate the commercial… Read More