US cracks down on investors using digital currencies to avoid tax
People who trade digital currencies must pay income taxes on any gains, even if some crypto investors have been ignoring their tax obligations.
ZenLedger raises $6m to simplify cryptocurrency tax and accounting
ZenLedger, a leading cryptocurrency tax software and blockchain analytics startup, have announced a $6 million Series A funding round.
Square makes $39 billion Afterpay takeover bid
Digital payments company Square has today announced plans to acquire Australian buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay for $39 billion.
Global fintech firm raises $440m to pursue acquisition spree
iCapital Network, the global financial technology platform specialising in alternative investing for asset and wealth management, has raised $440m.
Credit fintech Jasper Card raises $34 million in round led by Benslie International Fund, OurCrowd participates
US fintech Jasper Card has raised $34 million in a Series A funding round led by Benslie International Fund.
MPOWER Financing raises $100 million to support students worldwide
MPOWER Financing, a leading provider of education loans to students around the world, announced that it has raised an equity investment of $100 million.
Digital mortgage lender Better acquires UK fintech Trussle
UK fintech Trussle is a digital mortgage and insurance broker that provides high-quality, independent advice to those looking to buy a home or refinance.
Willa raises $18 million for freelance fintech Platform
Willa will use the funding to expand its invite-only app, which currently has a waitlist of 150,000 freelance workers, and to expand the services it offers.
