CarbonPool Raises $12M in Seed Funding From Climate-Focused Investors

CarbonPool, a pioneering Carbon Credit Insurance Firm, positioning itself as the world’s first insurance company with a carbon credit balance sheet, has successfully concluded a $12 million funding round. The climate-focused startup is co-founded by former Allianz executives. The funding round is led by Heartcore Capital and Vorwerk Ventures, including support from HCS Capital, and Revent Ventures.  The raise marks the largest European climate-focused seed funding round in over a year. Globally, it is the second-biggest seed funding in climate finance, highlighting significant interest for innovative approaches to carbon credits insurance.

Navigating the fraud landscape: 6 predictions for the year ahead

The evolving landscape of fraud in the financial sector demands a proactive approach to security. As criminals constantly refine their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities, the importance of predicting the trajectory of fraud and understanding the dynamics of KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations becomes critical for building robust defences. There are six key predictions in 2024 that will help shape the battle against fraud in the financial services. The convergence of fraud and money laundering defences (FRAML) In response to the escalating problem, there is an anticipation

Top concerns industry leaders have about cyberattacks in 2024 and beyond – IBM Blog

Top concerns industry leaders have about cyberattacks in 2024 and beyond - IBM Blog <!----> <!-- --> Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Read about the concerns that industry leaders have for the future and three approaches organizations can take to build up their defenses. Cyber workforce shortage There are over four million unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the world today. Filling these vacancies has become a security imperative, and several global compliance mandates have been established to tackle the issue. For example, in the US, the 2023-2025 CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan

The future of Octopus | Tim Ying, CEO | VOX Ep. 72

Tim Ying joined Octopus in mid-2023 as CEO, after building a career in banking, payments and technology. His tenure began as Octopus was celebrating its 25th anniversary – making it the “OG” of fintech in Hong Kong. Octopus has a pioneering history, inventing the stored-value card that was embedded in the Hong Kong subway system, a model later copied by London’s Oyster and others. But that’s old news. What’s Octopus doing now to transcend its primary role as contactless payments in transportation? Ying talks about his outlook for the company,

Where Do Casinos Keep Their Money? Everything You Need to Know

The sound of slot machines, the soft shuffle of cards, and the clinking of chips create an ambiance that draws millions of visitors to the casino each year. Huge amounts of cash pass through these venues daily, so they need to employ strict security measures, which we will explore below. Casino Security Systems This allure of the casino can also attract individuals with nefarious intentions, making robust security systems an absolute necessity. Nowadays these security systems tend to be sophisticated and multifaceted, encompassing a wide range of technologies and protocols.

Whales Are Buying New Solana Alternative Predicted to Explode by 100X in 2024

Astute investors are constantly searching for the next big opportunity in the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency. Retik Finance is one coin that analysts and whales have been interested in lately. Retik is gaining traction in the market as a Solana substitute, with projections of an incredible 100x increase in value by 2024. This essay explores the distinctive qualities and market dynamics that make Retik an alluring investment opportunity and explains why whales are flocking to it. Click Here To Take Part In Retik Finance Presale The Rise of Retik Finance