Tagged: year in review

Internet Computer: DFINITY Shares Performance Updates, Reports Solid Year of Developer and Community Growth

The team at DFINITY writes in an extensive update that in 2021, it was another solid year of developer and community growth on the Internet Computer. As noted in a blog post by DFINITY, 2021 marked the Internet Computer’s public launch, which “catalyzed an explosion… Read More

Robo.cash Funded €18M in Loans in December 2021, Returned €544K to Investors

Croatian P2P lender Robo.cash writes that while you’re busy summing up the results of the year, they’ve taken a look back on what December 2021 could be most remembered for. Robo.cash notes that last month, their investors “funded €18 M loans.” The platform’s investor base was… Read More

CoinShares Reports Digital Asset Inflows of $9.3B in 2021, Compared to $6.8B in 2020

James Butterfill, Investment Strategist at London-based CoinShares, a digital asset manager focused on expanding access to the cryptocurrency ecosystem while serving as a “trusted partner” for its clients, notes that for the week ending December 31, 2021, the firm saw yearly inflows of “US$9.3bn in… Read More

On-Chain Bitcoin (BTC) Volume on Blockchain.com Surpassed $378B Last Year, 18 New Digital Assets Listed in 2021

Blockchain.com, a leading crypto wallet provider, block explorer, and digital asset exchange, writes in an update that (following “proof of keys” day on January 3) a private key is like as a password to your cryptocurrency wallet. In the same way that giving anyone your… Read More

Fintech Nium to Continue Building Out Card Issuance, Banking, Crypto as a Service in 2022

Nium, a company focused on payments and card issuance for businesses, notes that as they wrapped up 2021, they decided to take a look back at some of the key milestones.. 2021 was a year of many ‘firsts’ for Nium, the company wrote in a… Read More

Decentralized, High-Throughput, Gas Efficient IOST Platform Shares Key Updates as They Plan for 2022

The team at IOST says that 2021 was a year of “highs and lows” for not only IOST but the entire blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. They’ve noted that they’re thankful for IOSTIANS for staying with them through this “wild ride.” Now that they’ve got some… Read More

Insurtech LeaseLock Remains Committed in 2022 to Deliver True Deposit Replacement Product Powered by AI

As 2021 came to an end, LeaseLock reflected on the considerable growth they have achieved alongside their customers, business partners, advisors, supporters, and colleagues. From securing $52 million in a Series B investment round, to exceeding $2 billion in leases insured, to launching a major… Read More

Fintech Greenlight Reports that Clients Invested $10.5M Last Year, Saved $91.9M

Fintech firm Greenlight reveals that in 2021, their clients may have learned “lifelong money lessons.” Greenlight reports $1.07 billion managed in 2021. According to the firm, this is a significant  milestone in their Greenlight story — “and yours.” The company wrote in a blog post… Read More

Cardano (ADA) Developers Report Complete Decentralization, Smart Contracts, and NFT Updates

The team at IOHK, which supports the development of major blockchain platform Cardano (ADA), says that 2021 was the year robots, and “graffiti came to a decentralized, smarter Cardano.” The update posted by IOHK noted that Beeple used to illustrate their write-ups, however, art NFTs… Read More

SaaS Banking Platform Mambu Added 64 New Partners in Past Year to Deliver Enhanced Financial Experiences

The team at Mambu, a modern SaaS banking platform, says that it has been a solid year for them. It began with the announcement of their €110 million round of funding that was led by TCV, whose investments reportedly include Netflix and Spotify, and ended… Read More

SlowMist Releases Comprehensive Blockchain Security Industry Review, Global Losses Surpassed $10B

SlowMist has shared their review of the blockchain security industry in 2021. The blockchain security firm reveals that international losses for the sector surpassed $9.8 billion. As mentioned in the update from SlowMist, 2021 was a year of “ups and downs” for the blockchain or… Read More

Insurtech Lemonade Redesigns App After Expanding Services to Life, Pet, Car Insurance

Lemonade (NYSE:LMND), the insurance firm that’s powered by AI and behavioral economics, notes that the end of the year 2021 is a time for “sitting back, taking stock, and reflecting on the past twelve months.” Although the Insurtech firm “doubtlessly” made a few mistakes along… Read More

European Lender October Funded a Record 840 Projects in 2021

The CEOs and team at European online lender October have thanked all their retail lenders and institutional investors, as they closed out 2021. The company has been focused on lending everyday to European SMEs. October writes in a blog post that in 2021, platform users… Read More

Kraken to Double Professional Team Again in 2022, Plans to Employ Over 5000 Professionals This Year

The team at digital asset firm Kraken notes that last year, they remained focused on their mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency “so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.” In 2021, Kraken celebrated its 10-year anniversary,… Read More

Mercury Bank Reports $19M Raised by Startups via Mercury Raise, Fintech Firm Issued Over 8,000 Debit Cards in 2021

Another year is winding down and the team at Mercury Bank has reflected on some of their “favorite” moments of 2021. Mercury Bank say they’re grateful to have had their clients with them along the way. During 2021, Mercury finalized a $120 million Series B… Read More

UK’s MarketFinance Lent Over Half a Billion Pounds via Invoice Finance, Business Loans, Flex Loan Products

Anil Stocker, CEO at UK-based MarketFinance, a leading online lender that raised £280 million in debt and equity (earlier this year) and was approved for flex loans, notes that for most businesses in the United Kingdom, 2021 presented both opportunities and challenges (and that was… Read More

Digital Asset Firm Coinbase Shares Progress Report on its Giving Initiative

In May 2021, the team at digital assets firm Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) had announced the launch of Coinbase Giving. As explained in a blog post, Coinbase Giving is the operational “embodiment” of their ongoing commitment to Pledge 1%, which is the firm’s “promise to dedicate… Read More

Scamming Poses One of the Greatest Threats to Crypto and Blockchain Sector’s Continued Adoption: Report

Chainalysis reveals that scams were once again the largest form of cryptocurrency-based crime by “transaction volume,” with more than $7.7 billion worth of crypto taken from unsuspecting victims globally. As noted by Chainalysis, that represents an increase of 81% compared to last year, a year… Read More

After Unprecedented 2021, Mastercard Predicts Even More Digital Currency Innovation in 2022

On its face (or at surface level), 2021 may not have seemed like the year cryptocurrency “got serious,” according to an end-of-year update from Mastercard (NYSE: MA). The team at Mastercard noted that this year, we had Elon Musk sending Dogecoin (a virtual currency initially… Read More

Singapore Now Home to Over 370 PE and VC Managers, as Digital Economy and Embedded Finance Become Widely Adopted

Mr Leong Sing Chiong, Deputy MD at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), noted (during the annual IBF Distinction Evening program) that every year, the financial services industry gathers to “recognize those who have reached the pinnacle of their professions, and those who have contributed significantly… Read More

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