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I’m not sure whether this is a case of the proverbial tail wagging the dog or just a natural outgrowth/evolution. Either way, and to keep the motif mentioned in earlier writings, the “creep” continues towards general, global acceptability of these “crypto” creatures. That said, I still respectfully maintain that G-7 governmental issuances of CBDCs will be a watershed. Its coming & pronouncements like this from Crypto Council for Innovation, LBBW et al. are very likely tips of what seems to be a surely- &/or slowly- melting iceberg.

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Capchase 💰Funding: €105 Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Deutsche Bank Capchase serves as the growth partner for ambitious software-as-a-service (SaaS) and comparable recurring-revenue organisations. #Businesses are enabled to expand more rapidly by means of revenue acceleration software, remittances, and capital that are not dilutive. Through non-dilutive capital and revenue acceleration tools, it enables B2B SaaS companies to expand more rapidly. Grow, its capital solution, has provided the SaaS industry with over $2 billion in financing, while Pay and Collect, its revenue management tools, have assisted SaaS vendors in increasing their sales and collecting cash more efficiently. Miguel Fernández, Ferran Puig, Alejandro Plaza Larrea, Oxana Pangina, Julie Goodwin, Piers Hollington, Gaby Khedair, Steve Moskovitz, Laura Krivec, Ignacio Moreno Pubul Read more - https://lnkd.in/gqh_Gqha To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Capchase #recurringrevenue #acceleration #SaaS #funding #fundingnews #startup #startupnews #startuprise

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HEDERA (HBAR) - ETP - BORSE FRANKFURT DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour Inc. and The Hashgraph Association Celebrate Launch of Valour Hedera (HBAR) ETP at Börse Frankfurt ++ Key Highlights ++ Event: Closing Bell Ceremony at Börse Frankfurt 18th June 2024 Participants: Valour Inc. and The Hashgraph Association (THA) Product: World's first Valour Hedera (HBAR) Exchange Traded Product (ETP) ISIN: CH1213604528 ++ Significance ++ Launch: Marks the debut of the Valour Hedera (HBAR) ETP Hedera Network: Known for its eco-friendly, energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, governed by a council of global enterprises including Google, IBM, Boeing, and Deutsche Telekom Market Capitalization: HBAR ranks among the top 30 cryptocurrencies with a market cap of $3.1 billion ++ Statements ++ Elaine Buehler, Valour Europe AG: The product offers investors easy access to Hedera’s blockchain technology. Stefan Deiss, The Hashgraph Association: The ETP aligns with bringing institutional investors into Web3, emphasising ESG-friendly investments. ++ Company Profiles ++ DeFi Technologies: Focuses on merging traditional capital markets with decentralised finance. Valour Inc.: Issues ETPs to provide secure and simple access to digital assets. If you'd like to know more, please look at the PR Newswire - June 19, 2024 link in the comments. The Hashgraph Association DeFi Technologies Valour Deutsche Börse (THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - PLEASE SEE THE PRESS RELEASE) #technology #innovation #investing

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Are you active in finance, fintech, or IT and interested in expanding your knowledge of digital assets and gaining an in-depth understanding of the European regulatory landscape? Executives in the financial domain will need to understand blockchain, Bitcoin, digital securities, stablecoins, and crypto assets. Our “Digital Assets” seminar series in collaboration with EY ifb takes an in-depth look at these topics. From the basics of blockchain technology to the tokenization and custody of digital assets in the context of MiCAR, everything is discussed collaboratively in an exclusive group. Find more information and registration for the seminar series here: https://lnkd.in/erhZJGUX  #digitalassets #blockchain #seminar

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Exciting Investment Announcement! 🚀 We are thrilled to share that tokentus investment AG has invested in Frachtis Fund I, a venture capital fund that is setting the stage for the next wave in blockchain innovation 🌐💡 About Frachtis Fund I: - Investment Focus: Early-stage projects in the Cosmos, Avalanche, and Urbit ecosystems - Total Fund Volume: USD 20 million - Management: Led by a seasoned player in the blockchain industry This strategic fund-in-fund investment aligns with our vision of pioneering advancements in Blockchain 3.0. Frachtis' thesis posits a transformative shift towards "agency computing," where users gain unprecedented control over their data and interactions within a decentralized Internet of Blockchains. This paradigm shift, building on the foundations laid by cloud computing and world computing, heralds a new era of interconnected, user-centric blockchain networks. Why This Matters: Agency computing will empower users to: - Fully control data storage, processing, and management - Manage personal status and contribute data to on-chain networks - Utilize on-chain applications locally and host them within personal nodes - Share intellectual property privately and securely with peers Our investment in Frachtis Fund I marks a significant step towards a future where decentralized, user-controlled digital ecosystems become the norm. If you want to learn more about our investment, please click here: https://lnkd.in/d77tfYyh Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this groundbreaking journey!🌍🚀 #Blockchain #Investment #VentureCapital #Blockchain3 #Cosmos #Avalanche #Urbit #Innovation #AgencyComputing

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lemon.markets raises a $12 million funding round led by CommerzVentures Berlin-based #fintech brokerage-as-a-service platform, #lemonmarkets, has successfully raised €12 million in a funding round led by #CommerzVentures. This latest round of investment also saw participation from Heliad and existing investors, including Creandum, Lakestar, Lightspeed, and System.One, bringing the total funding to an impressive €28 million. Founded by Marcel Katenhusen and Maximilian Linden, lemon.markets provides digital brokerage and custody infrastructure that allows any company to offer investment products to their clients. Earlier this year, lemon.markets achieved a significant milestone by securing a license as an investment firm from the German regulator BaFin. This license enables the company to provide a wide range of financial services, including contract broking, investment advice, financial portfolio management, financial commission business, proprietary trading, and custody business. In a strategic move, lemon.markets launched its services in March, partnering with Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, and Tradegate. The startup also onboarded the financial education app beatvest, which now offers ETF investments to its B2C customers through lemon.markets' platform. With this new injection of capital, lemon.markets plans to introduce more partners and products, aiming for significant growth. The company has ambitious plans to expand across Europe by 2025, targeting the opening of 100 million brokerage accounts. Jonas Wenke from CommerzVentures expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting lemon.markets' talented team and their innovative solutions to complex financial services problems. The article on Finextra in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

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LBBW partners with Bitpanda to offer crypto custody services in Germany Germany's largest state-backed lender, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), has announced a strategic partnership with Austrian exchange platform #Bitpanda to provide #crypto custody services. This collaboration marks a significant step towards integrating digital assets into traditional banking services. #LBBW, a prominent player in the German banking sector, is leading the charge alongside Bitpanda, a leading exchange platform known for its innovative solutions in the cryptocurrency space. This partnership highlights LBBW's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its corporate clients, catering to the increasing demand for digital assets. By leveraging Bitpanda's expertise and infrastructure, LBBW aims to offer secure and innovative solutions in the realm of crypto custody. The decision to offer crypto custody services underscores the growing acceptance of digital assets within the traditional banking sector. As corporate clients seek to diversify their portfolios and explore new investment opportunities, LBBW's partnership with Bitpanda opens doors to a broader range of financial services. With the market launch planned for the second half of 2024, LBBW's foray into crypto custody services signals a strategic move to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. By embracing digital assets, LBBW aims to provide added value to its corporate clients while upholding the highest security standards. The article on CoinDesk in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://t.ly/s541W   - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

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Institutional DeFi is "my" topic of the year. I did quite some in-depth market research with many experts. We will celebrate the release of our white-paper about that topic with a little in-person event in Frankfurt, June 4th. My co-authors Hagen Weiss (Dentons), Christoph Hock (Union Investment) and myself will present our unique and multi-faceted view on this emerging market. We decided that we won't bore you with a simple presentation. We'd rather like to entertain in a vivid expert interview style - moderated by the one and only Marcel Kaiser - whom you might know from Frankfurt School Blockchain Center's Crypto Assets Conference. We will also add some further voices from the market. Sebastian Hailer from Bankhaus Scheich Wertpapierspezialist AG agreed to give an additional impulse talk. Further speakers in the process. Rest assured, this evening will be interactive. There will be a lot of opportunity to network and exchange ideas. The talks are just the kick-starter. Seats are limited. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-WW7RBz Brought to you by Zühlke Group's Blockchain:Circle in cooperation with Hanseatic Blockchain Institute e.V., Riddle&Code and Frankfurt School Blockchain Center Thank you Christoph for being our host in the heart of Frankfurt in the office of Union! #blockchain #defi #finance #assetmanagement

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Armira Growth launches a $200 million to support tech startup in DACH region #Armira Growth, a Munich-based #VC firm, has just unveiled its groundbreaking €200 million fund dedicated to supporting tech startups in the DACH region. This inaugural fund aims to bridge the growth financing gap in the DACH region by injecting capital into promising tech and tech-enabled growth companies. Armira Growth is committed to making substantial investments ranging from €10 million to €50 million in select companies, fostering minority partnerships and providing tailored support throughout the investment lifecycle. With support from over 100 entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial families, including existing portfolio firms such as Osapiens, Wemolo, Workwise, and Yoummday, the fund boasts a robust network poised to drive growth and success. Armira Growth's strategic and tactical guidance, coupled with its extensive network, will empower portfolio companies to thrive and scale. Economic Impact: By fueling the growth of tech startups, the fund is set to catalyze innovation and contribute to the broader economic landscape of the DACH region. Armira Growth envisions a future where the fund acts as a catalyst for the next generation of Tech Champions, shaping entrepreneurial success stories and becoming the go-to investment partner for family investors and entrepreneurs alike. The article on FoundersToday in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://t.ly/s541W   - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

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+++Great news for German investors: DeFi Technologies Subsidiary Valour Inc. Expands Collaboration with justTRADE; 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse AG Blue Chip ETP Now Available for German Savings Plans+++ - DeFi Technologies' subsidiary Valour Inc. has expanded its partnership with justTRADE - JT Technologies GmbH, making the 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP available for German savings plans. - This collaboration, initiated in August 2022, strengthens Valour's position as a key provider of cryptocurrency products and ETPs for justTRADE's clientele, aligning with their mission to provide simple and secure access to digital assets. - The launch of the 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP, which follows a rule-based passive index methodology and leverages Bitcoin Suisse's Global Crypto Taxonomy, marks a historic milestone for STOXX and expands the accessibility of cryptocurrency investments within mainstream portfolios. Full news available here: https://lnkd.in/gjSGBu9w #etf #etp #finance #economy #marketing #cryptoadoption #bitcoin #btc

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Proof of Talk Paris - 2024 - Better Money? Just finished Proof of Talk 2024 in Paris and related side events. Some takeaways to share: 1️⃣ Europe (geographically) is a powerhouse in crypto. Less in investments and trading, but for developers, entrepreneurs, people with concepts as well as well-educated regulators. And France is currently an epicentre. 2️⃣ Adoption in Europe is relatively high. But the allocation of net worth to crypto still is low. I.e. means adoption has started only on qualitative level. 3️⃣ Proof of Talk has now established itself as a rather small, but very business-oriented conference for the well-educated who want to talk as straight as you can on stage. Less marketing, and more content than the bigger siblings. Good to connect. 4️⃣ New use cases are being explored, but I still miss projects that try to crack real nuts instead of adding a 'me too' product with slightly enhanced performance or incentives. While this is a sign of maturity, it has significantly diminishing marginal returns. I would love to see the full potential of crypto to unfold and thus drive real adoption over and on top of 'trading'. 5️⃣ While crypto and Web3 more and more pivots to Gaming, Consumer products (like Memecoins), Education, Pay-to-Earn, etc., the core is to provide an infrastructure that enables less to no 'brokenness' or corruption of the operators in contrast to current infrastructures. Especially the last one is important to me personally and for us as BitMEX. We discussed on stage how CEXes can show that they are trustworthy. And Dr. Saifedean Ammous (The Bitcoin Standard) talked about the civilisational benefits of having an uncorrupted and trusted unit of account with which people can transact borderless, permissionless, censorship resistance. Thus they are enabled to become more long-term oriented and building capital. If money is corrupted, people in term become myopic and destroy society, the environment, and the capital we have. He believes that the right 'money' will crystalise this automatically. I agree that the mindset needs to be supported by money that doesn't destroy beneficial intentions or even incentivise bad behaviour. At the same time, we need to work on both simultaneously. It is like a self-enforcing feedback loop. The right economic framework will show good results only if it includes money with integrity (instead of corrupted money) AND people who are reflective and behaving civilised/ethically (no end should ever justify wrong means). Crypto has led the way technologically on this. Can it even form a nucleus for the universal civilisational and humanitarian aspect? What do you think? Do we have the right people? And thanks to the Proof of Talk team of X Ventures, Karl Leonard Rusche and his team members for organising and execution.   #POT2024 #BitMEX #Bitcoin #Crypto #Cryptotrading #BTC #XBT #Web3 #MoreThanTech

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This was indeed a #privilege to moderate a #panel on #tokenization with four representatives from #the very early adopters on the german #Tradfi market. Really big asset managers issuing #Bitcoin #ETPs (as DWS Group) or investing in digital #securities under german #eWPG (as Union Investment), being one of the first recipients of a #Kryptoverwahrlizenz (as HAUCK AUFHÄUSER LAMPE) or providing #crypto #trading (as tradias). Thank you to all participants and the team of CONF3RENCE and BLOCKCHANCE for a great event. Christoph Hock claimed that within 5 years from now 80% of all securities on the german market will be in #digital format, will remind you of this in 2029! Bundesblock Hanseatic Blockchain Institute e.V. coinIX

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A real deep dive on the #TON ecosystem and my #DEX STON.fi DEX. Louis Tellier for asking some great questions and actually listening and following up. I'm sure we are going to have a DeFi summer, especially with all the new users coming into crypto! Major thanks to so many people at the TON Foundation for their support they have given me, such as Jack Booth Alena S. Inal Kardan Anthony Tsivarev Howard Peng We have been incubated by the The Open Platform, an ecosystem venture builder, supporting early stage projects on TON. There's so many exciting projects out there, so you should explore these if you want to dive deeper! #Crypto #DeFi

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🌟 **Exciting News!** 🌟   I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our new financial app, MovePayment: deine money app! MovePayment allows for seamless, quick, and secure transactions directly from account to account—no IBAN needed. Eliminate intermediaries and delays; just use a phone number for instant, transparent, and efficient financial management.   Key Benefits for Users and Merchants with MovePayment:   - Pay and receive: Enjoy direct account-to-account payments without any hold-ups. - Enhanced Security: Benefit from the highest level of security and transparency. - Upgrade your Business: Increase your sales and enhance customer satisfaction. - Split Bills: Easily split bills with friends and send money all from one place. - Manage your Finances: Gain an overview of your expenses. and much more...   Join us on this exciting journey and experience the future of financial transactions.   👉 iOS User Move: deine Money App   https://lnkd.in/ee5W3rdE   👉 Android User Move: deine Money App   https://lnkd.in/e5379m4d   MovePayment Salt Edge #NewAppLaunch #Fintech #Innovation #digitalpayment Niedersachsen.next Startup

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Viio.io secures over €3.3 million to tackle unnecessary software spend #Viio, a Berlin-based #fintech startup known for optimizing software and cloud expenses, has successfully raised over €3.3 million in funding. This round was led by North Ventures and includes notable investors such as Christian Kromann, Klaus Holse, Susanne Bachmann Holse, Ulrik Bo Larsen, and Ole Andersen. Viio was founded by Michael Fornander, a serial entrepreneur with a track record of successful exits, including Komfo, Actimo, and Falcon.io. Viio aims to tackle the pervasive issue of unnecessary software spending by providing a spend optimization platform that uses AI to track and manage SaaS subscriptions effectively. Viio's platform has registered over 60,000 different SaaS services, highlighting the complexity and breadth of the software landscape. By offering a combination of AI-driven insights and expert advisory services, Viio helps companies optimize their software spend, ensuring they only pay for what they truly need. This approach promises a significant return on investment, often delivering three to ten times ROI for customers. Ulrik Bo Larsen, an investor and board member, stated, "Viio addresses a need that exists in every company I've met. The platform has enormous market potential and a clear ROI for customers, making it a no-brainer to invest in." Mikkel Rørvig, partner at North Ventures, highlighted the growing SaaS market, stating, "The SaaS market is estimated at $247 billion in 2024 and continues to grow, so there is a huge need for solutions to manage these expenses. Viio is at the forefront of the market, and we look forward to contributing to its growth." The announce on #Viio website in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

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#fundingalert 💼Company: lemon.markets 💰Funding: €12 Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: CommerzVentures, Heliad AG, Creandum, Lakestar Lightspeed, and System.One The Berlin-based FinTech was established in 2020 and offers digital custody and brokerage infrastructure, allowing any business to sell financial products. Within the next ten years, lemon.markets wants to open 100 million brokerage accounts. provide the banks and FinTechs with the infrastructure needed to power the upcoming wave of investment products. Simon Schmincke, Jonas Wenke, Max Linden, Andreas Peter Rieth, LL.M. (Glasgow), Marie Schwertner, Serena Micalizzi, Malte Schmäing, Ferdinand Kippenberger, Daniel Maia Read more - https://lnkd.in/ga8hwP9b To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #lemonmarkets #brokerage #infrastructure #FinTechs #investment #fundraising #funding #news #startup

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TradFi versus DeFi - understanding the emerging trend in finance. DeFi, or decentralized finance, encompasses cryptocurrencies, digital assets, blockchain, and NFTs, often leaving many puzzled by this new market. It's akin to a paradigm shift where the "nerds" are at the forefront, a transition that mainstream adoption may eventually follow, like the internet's evolution from a niche to a ubiquitous tool. A recent milestone in this convergence is KFW's issuing a EUR 4 billion digital bond with a 2.75% coupon and a 3-year tenor, marking the largest digital bond issuance to date. Despite being centralized, this bond operates entirely on the blockchain, pointing towards the future direction of finance. This move signifies the wave of the future, where DeFi principles will likely reshape traditional finance operations. A pertinent question arises: Why are securities transactions (bonds and equities - these could be in real-time) not following suit if retail banking transactions are real-time in many non-US markets? Explore more about this groundbreaking bond issuance here: #TradFi #DeFi #Finance #Blockchain #DigitalTransformation #mikeduncan #makeithappen #LBFalumni #SkyHighTower🚀 https://lnkd.in/gKigm-dD

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🇩🇪 Germany, here we come! 🚀 Kraken Digital Asset Exchange entered a strategic partnership with DLT Finance AG as we continue our mission of accelerating the #European adoption of #Crypto assets. Through our cooperation, #German clients will be served a localized and tailored #trading experience that is powered by #DLT Finance, a brand of DLT Securities GmbH and DLT Custody GmbH offering leading #BaFin-licensed digital asset prime #brokerage and #custodian services. This provides confidence to crypto investors in Germany that we can meet their evolving trading needs as #MiCA is implemented across Europe. Read more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/edbm_R-f #Kraken #LifeAtKraken #DLTFiannce #digitalassets #Crypto #GermanClients #Germanmarket ##Europeanadoption #Trading #BaFin #brokerage #custodian #MiCA

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