DeFi News
Crypto wallet firm Ledger closes US$380M funding round
Paris-based crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger announced today the completion of a US$380 million series-C fundraise.
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Michelle Lim
Michelle is a journalist at Forkast. Prior to joining the team, she wrote for CNN and served with the Singapore Foreign Service. She holds a Master of Journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.
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Crypto Trading and Strategies
Asian crypto exchange Kikitrade wins funds from UK billionaire Alan Howard
Kikitrade today announced a US$12 million fund raise with investment from British hedge fund billionaire Alan Howard to accelerate its growth.
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Regulation
Ripple: Delaying SEC lawsuit would pose ‘existential threat’ to XRP
In a new court filing, Ripple describes the damage the SEC lawsuit has already done to XRP and the payment company's now-frozen US business.
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Expert Interviews
Vitalik Buterin: Why Eth2 will propel Ethereum’s use in enterprise
In a talk this week, Vitalik Buterin explains Ethereum’s growing use in enterprise and the importance of building diverse, open-source communities.
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Regulation
Iranian president calls for crypto regulation to mitigate risks
Iran wants to "preserve and protect national interests" in the field of digital currencies and cryptocurrencies, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says.
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DeFi Platforms
Cardano to roll out smart-contract tools in new product suite
Cardano is set to provide tools for developers, end users and businesses to execute smart contracts in financial agreements through a new suite of products.
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DeFi Innovations
UNICEF invests in blockchain startups for financial inclusion
UNICEF Venture Fund is awarding up to $100,000 to blockchain startups, including India’s GovBlocks, in its latest funding round. Here are the other projects.
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Regulation
Hong Kong eyes digital currency as part of new fintech plan
Hong Kong will be initiating a study on a digital Hong Kong dollar as part of its plans to "future proof" the city for central bank digital currencies.
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Altcoins
Ripple proposes federated sidechains for XRP Ledger smart contracts
Ripple is inviting feedback from its developer community on a plan to introduce federated sidechains on the XRP Ledger.
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Regulation
KuCoin exchange in Ontario regulator’s sights after law breaches
The Ontario Securities Commission is set to take enforcement action against two companies behind the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin for violating the province's securities laws.
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