Poised to become the world’s most prominent “real humans’ network”, the project previously known as Worldcoin aims to establish an identity layer to distinguish unique individuals from automated bots. The protocol relies on custom hardware, known as an Orb, to issue credentials without compromising user privacy. “World’s technology and proof of human and variations are […]
Ripple has raised $500 million in a new strategic investment round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, valuing the crypto firm at $40 billion. Other participants included Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard and Marshall Wace. “This investment reflects both Ripple’s incredible momentum, and further validation of the market opportunity we’re aggressively pursuing […]
Canadian fintech companies raised $1.62 billion in the first half of 2025, with digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) startups taking the lion’s share of fresh funding, according to KPMG Canada’s Pulse of Fintech report. While fintech funding slowed globally, Canadian investors maintained steady support for ventures at the intersection of finance and emerging technology. […]