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London's Finkr consultancy launches today, pledging to transform the fintech sector with its forward-thinking strategy and advanced tech solutions.

The 2024 Payments Innovation Jury report notes damaging effects of major cryptocurrency failures on global market confidence.

Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.

Bitcoin's value has soared past $72,000 for the first time ever, fueled by increased acceptance of the cryptocurrency by influential financial institutions and the anticipation of the upcoming halving event.

SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.

UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.

Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.

HFCL Limited has inked a milestone INR 623 crore deal for the supply of indigenously-made 5G networking gear, making it the first Indian company to secure such a large order.

ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.

Zally and SoSquared unite to host FLIP MCR, a networking event for local entrepreneurs looking for investment, aimed to spark venture capital activity in 2024.

94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.

Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.

Biztech Lawyers and Intelliworx predict modest growth in M&A activity, company consolidation, and an upswing in down round investments for 2024 tech industry.

Relevance AI bags AU$15M in Series A funding to help businesses build and democratise AI workforces across the globe.

Australian tech startup Leonardo.Ai raises AUD $47m to transform the art industry, after attracting seven million global users.