Neobroker Bitpanda raises $170M at a $1.2B valuation to take its trading platform beyond crypto
Bitpanda, a “neobroker” that wants to make it easier for ordinary people to invest not just in bitcoin and other digital assets, but also gold.
What are NFTs: everything you need to know about non-fungible tokens
Non-fungible tokens are giving content creators a new level of control over their work, particularly in the worlds of digital art and collectibles.
Stripe has raised a new round of funding to accelerate momentum in Europe
Stripe, which builds economic infrastructure for the internet, has raised a $600 million (€500 million) funding round at a $95B (€80B) valuation.
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above US$60,000 (£43,100 / A$77,000 / €50,000), continuing its record-breaking run.
Investment in Irish fintech remains steady in spite of pandemic
There are opportunities for fintech in Ireland post-Brexit, but early-stage companies may be struggling to secure investment – KPMG
Zego scoops $150m, securing its position as the UK’s first insurtech unicorn
Zego has cemented itself as the UK’s newest insurtech unicorn, just two days after Starling Bank joined the ranks.
M1 Finance lands $75 million to double employees
M1 Finance announced it raised another $75 million in funding. The latest cash influx will be used to double employees to nearly 300 by year end.
Coinbase on course for $100 billion pre-IPO valuation
Some of Coinbase’s shares had earlier traded at $375 a share, which set it on course for a $100 billion valuation.
