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Northern Trust launches blockchain-based carbon credit ecosystem

Asset servicer Northern Trust has launched a blockchain-based platform which enables institutional buyers to digitally access carbon credits.

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Mastercard agrees $2.65bn deal to buy threat intelligence giant Recorded Future

Mastercard has struck a deal to buy threat intelligence specialist Recorded Future from private equity form Insight Partners for $2.65 billion

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Google PaLM 2 AI model under scrutiny by Irish watchdog Data Protection Commission

As the national independent authority in Ireland, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) is responsible for protecting the personal data of individuals in the EU in accordance with GDPR, the EU's Law Enforcement Directive (LED) and Irish ePrivacy Regulations.

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Kuady launches virtual prepaid Mastercard in Peru

Kuady Card has launched in Peru, a virtual prepaid Mastercard which aims to provide a secure, flexible, and convenient way for people in the region to make payments.

/people

Bunq to nearly double workforce in 2024

Global neobank bunq has announced its intention to hire over 730 new employees before the end of 2024, growing their global headcount by 70%.

/startups

Fero launches embedded personalisation e-commerce tool in UK

Dutch fintech Fero has launched their personalisation e-commerce tool, Checkout Companion, for Shopify-based businesses in the UK.

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Datricks raises $15m for AI-powered risk management platform

Datricks, an AI-powered "financial integrity" platform, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Team8's VC arm.

/crypto

UK Government moves to clarify crypto's legal status

The UK's new Labour government is introducing a bill that will ensure that Bitcoin and other digital assets can be considered personal property, boosting legal protection for owners.

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Church of England completes national roll-out of contactless giving devices

The Church of England has completed a three-year project to roll out contactless giving devices to more than 2200 churches, which have raised almost £4 million in donation so far.

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BBVA adds USDC to to crypto asset service in Switzerland

The Swiss unit of Spanish bank BBVA is expanding its cryptocurrency custody and trading services to include USD Coin (USDC).

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European A2A payments set for take off - report

The European Payments Initiative’s Wero wallet is likely to accelerate adoption of A2A payments, with 37% of payment executives anticipating it will significantly offset card transaction growth by 2027, claims a Capgemini report.

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Standard Chartered hails "pivotal moment" with launch of digital asset custody service in UAE

Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the UAE.