Is 2023 the year of Bitcoin’s death?
A blogpost by European Central Bank representatives has remarked that the current turmoil being seen in the crypto markets is ‘Bitcoin’s last stand’.
Upsurge in cyber-enabled scams as fans targeted at FIFA World Cup
Data collected by cyber firm Group-IB has found scams are proliferating at the Qatar World Cup as cybercriminals target unsuspecting fans.
FCA to create a simplified financial advice regime
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out new proposals to improve people’s access to financial advice so they can ‘invest with confidence’.
Why companies need to prove they are customer-first
RegTech firm Aveni has claimed financial services firms need to act now to prove they really put the customer first, following a recent survey by the company.
Irish government puts forward legislation to protect cash access
The government of Ireland is proposing a legislative framework to protect access to cash in the Irish Republic.
The technologies leading the way in fighting financial crime
In a world where financial crime is becoming ever more prevalent, the need to develop technologies to control is becoming ever more imperative. What are some of the technologies leading the way?
France and Luxembourg conclude CBDC project
The central banks of France and Luxembourg have finished an experimental CBDC project to settle a €100m digital native bond, claims Finextra.
Napier enters Japanese market through partnership
Financial crime compliance specialist Napier has launched Napier Continuum, its financial crime risk management platform, in the Japanese market.
How data can ensure growth during a turbulent market
With the world in the midst of a very turbulent market, Quantexa has offered advice as to how companies can achieve growth and manage risk during this time. The secret is using all available information to anticipate and respond to new risks and emerging opportunities.
FrankieOne nets $15.5m for unified onboarding system
FrankieOne, a unified onboarding and fraud prevention platform, has reportedly raised $15.5m in its Series A+ funding round, bringing the round’s total to $30m.