US authorities seize millions in bitcoin linked to terrorism financing
The US justice department has announced that American authorities have seized millions of dollars in cryptocurrency linked to online terrorist financing campaigns involving Hamas, al-Qaeda and ISIS.
Blumira bags $2.6m in funding as it looks to enhance its threat detection technology
Cybersecurity platform Blumira has bagged $2.6m in a funding round to help it deepen its threat detection and response technology.
German anti-money laundering regulator failed to share warnings about Wirecard
The German Financial Intelligence Unit only sent a fracture of warnings about Wirecard's finances to the police and the public prosecutor's office.
WISeKey International receives $5m through convertible loan
Cybersecurity company WISeKey International has received a $5m convertible loan from Crede Capital, a US-based investor.
Perimeter 81 closes Series B just months after its Series A extension
Zero-trust secure network Perimeter 81 has closed its Series B on $40m, coming just months after a Series A extension.
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MAS urges finance companies to moderate dividends for the financial year
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has called for finance companies incorporated in Singapore to cap their total dividends per share for the financial year 2020 at at 60% of 2019’s level.
Blackhawk Network taps Moneyhub for compliance and open banking solutions
Payment provider Blackhawk Network has picked open finance data and intelligence platform Moneyhub to deliver its compliance with the open banking standards.
Email security startup IRONSCALES scores $8m in Series B round
IRONSCALES, a self-learning email security solution, has scored $8m in its Series B round to support its rapid growth plans.
End-to-end cybersecurity solution Oomnitza closes its Series B on $12.5m
Oomnitza, which helps companies to secure and manage their digital presence, has closed its Series B round on $12.5m.
High Court slams Avacade and Alexandra Associates with £10.7m fine
The UK High Court has ordered pension introducers Avacade, Alexandra Associates and their directors to pay £10.7m restitution to consumers.
