Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold for the first time on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a niche libertarian experiment to a mainstream financial asset. The historic rally reflects growing investor confidence in cryptocurrencies amid expectations of a crypto-friendly U.S. administration. The total market value of cryptocurrencies has nearly doubled in 2024, […]
Bahrain, December 4, 2024 – Crypto.com has secured a principal licence with Mastercard, enabling the company to directly issue cards on Mastercard’s network. Crypto.com will launch a card in Bahrain powered by Mastercard. The new programme will leverage Mastercard’s trusted, scalable and secure payments network to enable Crypto.com customers to use their card at over 150 […]
Munich, 03.12.2024 – The Munich-based B2B fintech startup StrategyBridgeAI hassuccessfully closed an oversubscribed seven-figure pre-seed financing round. The round wasled by D11Z. Ventures with participation from Bayern Kapital and renowned business angelsfrom the fintech, software and private equity sectors, including Kai Hesselmann, Co-Founderof DealCircle. With the new capital, StrategyBridgeAI plans to accelerate product developmentand further […]
A New Era of Payment TechnologyChina has witnessed a transformative leap in payment systems with the launch of Weixin Palm Payment, a cutting-edge hand-scanning technology developed by Tencent. This innovative solution simplifies daily transactions, allowing commuters to access subways and employees to enter office buildings with a quick palm scan. Introduced in May 2023 and officially launched […]
UK-based Watercycle Technologies is pleased to announce the closure of a $5.6 million Series A investment round led by Par Equity as part of a syndicate with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (‘GMCA’), Aer Ventures and the University of Manchester Innovation Factory. This investment will enable Watercycle to rapidly scale up and commercially deploy its technology to deliver […]
SINGAPORE: Bitcoin surged past $96,000 for the first time on Thursday, fueled by investor optimism over a potentially friendlier regulatory environment under US President-elect Donald Trump. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday high of $96,898 in Asian trading, marking a significant leap in its march toward the $100,000 milestone. The digital asset has more than doubled […]
Calvin Risk, a Swiss startup spun out of ETH Zurich in 2022, has raised €3.8 million in a seed funding round led by Join Capital and seed + speed Ventures, bringing its total funding to over €4.7 million. The funding will accelerate the development of its cutting-edge AI governance platform, which is designed to empower […]
Worldpay has partnered with Mastercard to introduce an innovative virtual card solution tailored for travel agents, aiming to streamline payments and address long-standing industry challenges. In a press release issued on Wednesday (Nov. 20), Worldpay highlighted the persistent difficulties travel agents face in managing payments to suppliers such as airlines, hotels, and other travel service […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – November 20, 2024 PayFuture, a leading global payment technology provider, has officially launched its operations in Pakistan, marking a pivotal step in connecting international businesses to one of South Asia’s most promising ecommerce markets. With its advanced payment technology and comprehensive understanding of local regulations, PayFuture aims to simplify market entry for […]
Singapore: Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $94,078, fueled by reports suggesting that Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), is in advanced talks to acquire the cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt. The surge reflects growing optimism about a crypto-friendly stance under the incoming Trump administration. The cryptocurrency, which has more than […]
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