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Stellar Development Foundation and MoneyGram Partner with Techstars to Spur Innovation on Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments
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Stellar Development Foundation and MoneyGram Partner with Techstars to Spur Innovation on Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments

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The creation of an early-stage startup accelerator program will focus on Latin America and building solutions for a more inclusive and accessible financial system in the region Stellar Development Foundation and MoneyGram International, Inc. announced a new partnership with Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming......
State Digital Fund and Knox Wire Announce Mutual Collaboration
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State Digital Fund and Knox Wire Announce Mutual Collaboration

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State Digital Fund (SDF) and Knox Wire announce a mutual partnership. This collaboration will power global payments for everything from large-scale business mergers to acquisitions and investments. The partnership will serve to benefit both parties by opening up global payments to clients, as well as increased opportunities for investment. SDF......
VALR.com Raises $50 Million in Africa's Largest Ever Crypto Raise
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VALR.com Raises $50 Million in Africa’s Largest Ever Crypto Raise

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VALR, a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in South Africa, announced that it has raised $50 million (over R750 million) in Africa’s largest ever crypto funding round. This values the company at $240 million (R3.7 billion). VALR’s oversubscribed Series B equity funding round was led by Pantera Capital with participation from Alameda Research,......
Global Venture Capital Firm Flourish Expands Team and Regional Efforts
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Global Venture Capital Firm Flourish Expands Team and Regional Efforts

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New Hires Support Fintech Entrepreneurs in SE Asia, Brazil, India, and U.S. Today, venture capital firm Flourish announced that it is expanding its global investment team with four new hires and building its local presence in Singapore and Sao Paulo, Brazil. With an investment portfolio numbering 70 fintech companies that offer financial services and products to help shape......
After Senate Banking Hearing on Stablecoins, Leader in Digital B2B Payments Cautions Lawmakers that a Solution Already Exists
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After Senate Banking Hearing on Stablecoins, Leader in Digital B2B Payments Cautions Lawmakers that a Solution Already Exists

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In response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing “Examining the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets Report on Stablecoins,” Tassat Group Chairman and CEO Kevin R. Greene said: “Between today’s Senate Banking Committee hearing and last week’s hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, it is......
UNest Names Jon Walker as Company’s First President to Add Crypto to Saving & Investment Solution
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UNest Names Jon Walker as Company’s First President to Add Crypto to Saving & Investment Solution

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Appointment of serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor caps a spectacular year of growth for the leading family investment app UNest, a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future,  announced that Jon Walker has been appointed as President. In his role,......
COO of MoonXBT: How a Global Community-Supported Exchange Fosters Crypto Adoption
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COO of MoonXBT: How a Global Community-Supported Exchange Fosters Crypto Adoption

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As a young exchange founded in May, 2021, MoonXBT is thriving in the global marketplace with its social trading and copy trading new features. George Lee, COO of MoonXBT, says the vision behind the exchange aligns with his own which is not only to provide a better platform for global traders but......
Thunes Partners With the World Economic Forum to Power Innovation in Payments Infrastructure
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Thunes Partners With the World Economic Forum to Power Innovation in Payments Infrastructure

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Thunes, a Singapore-based fintech company and a global leader in cross-border payments, announced a collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to address systemic inequality in accessing financial services by driving innovation across payments and market infrastructures. As a collaborator of the WEF’s Platform for Shaping the Future of Financial and Monetary Systems,......
Wirex Integrates World's Largest Non-USD Fiat-Backed Stablecoin, XSGD on Platform
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Wirex Integrates World’s Largest Non-USD Fiat-Backed Stablecoin, XSGD on Platform

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Wirex, a leading digital payments platform, has added six new stablecoins to their platform as they continue their mission to bring crypto to the mainstream. The latest to be integrated is XSGD, the world’s largest non-USD fiat-backed stablecoin. Pavel Matveev, the CEO and Co-Founder of Wirex, has for long believed......
Crypto Miners Seek to Ramp Up Activity as Digital Currency Utilization Grows
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Crypto Miners Seek to Ramp Up Activity as Digital Currency Utilization Grows

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The number of businesses accepting cryptocurrencies as a legitimate payment continues to grow. And it’s not just Bitcoin, as other digital currencies like Ethereum are also gaining popularity among various corporations. Just last week, Bakkt Holdings, Inc. announced that it is going to offer users and partners the ability to......
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