Australia’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange accidentally compromised over 270,000 customers’ accounts
Cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets accidentally exposed more than 270,000 of its customers' email addresses and names by email.
Libra changes name to Diem as it is gearing up for launch
The Libra Association has changed its name to the Diem Association to reinforce "its organisational independence" as the cryptocurrency could launch as early as January.
Libra could launch as early as January
The Facebook-led Libra Association is reportedly gearing up to launch its cryptocurrency at the start of 2021.
Coinbase responds to racism and discrimination allegations
Coinbase has been accused of having created a culture fraught with bullying, racism and discrimination against black people in a new exposé from the New York Times.
Do these 34 FinTech funding rounds suggest Covid-19 influences investment trends?
Fraud-fighting RegTechs and digital payment providers were among the 34 rounds raised by the FinTech industry last week, areas that are becoming more important during the pandemic.
Cred customers worry about their money as crypto firm files for bankruptcy protection
Crypto firm Cred has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and now customer worry about their money.
Norway is in no rush to introduce digital currency as use of cash plummets
While only 4% of transactions in Norway are conducted with cash, the nation's central bank is in no hurry to introduce a digital currency.
Neobanks and InsurTech startups among the 23 FinTechs raising money last week
Challenger banks and InsurTech ventures stood out among the 23 FinTech companies that successfully raised money last week. But RegTech is seemingly trailing behind.
Kik Interactive fined $5m for unlawful tokens sale
Chat app developer Kik Interactive has entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the unlawful sale tokens in 2017 and has agreed to pay $5m in fines.
How the 34 FinTech rounds raised last week show where the InsurTech and cybersecurity...
Last week proved to be good week in terms of FinTech investment, with the rounds revealing the state of CyberTech and InsurTech.
