Israel-based RegTech startup Apono closes its seed round
Israel-based Apono, which helps enhance permission management, has reportedly raised $5m in its seed round.
FCA calls for crypto ATMs to be shut down
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has declared all crypto ATMs in the country must be shut down.
Hawk:AI and Weavr to deliver risk management for embedded finance
Hawk AI, Germany-based software provider of anti-money laundering surveillance technology for banks, payment firms and FinTechs, has partnered with Weavr to deliver contextual risk management for embedded finance.
ThreatBlockr gets its hands on $5m funding
Autonomous cyber intelligence and active threat defence platform ThreatBlockr has closed its funding round on $5m.
The link between environmental crime and money laundering
A recent post by RegTech firm Acuminor has examined the connection between environmental crime and financial crime and why it matters.
Australia to introduce market licences for crypto exchanges
The Australian government will create a market licence regime for crypto exchanges to ensure safety and security for people who want to invest in crypto assets.
Global value of AML fines drops to recent low
The value of AML fines is falling as regulators turn their attention to cryptocurrency, according to a study by RegTech firm Kroll.
Biometrics identity authenticator authID.ai raises $22.4m
authID.ai, which develops mobile, biometric identity authentication software, has scored $22.4m in funding.
KYND and Howden level up cyber support
KYND, a provider of cyber risk management technology, has extended its partnership with insurance and reinsurance broker Howden Broking.
Application security tech ForAllSecure secures $21m
Advanced application security testing technology ForAllSecure has scored $21m in its Series B funding round.