Israel-based StarkWare announced on Tuesday via Twitter that it had raised $50 million in a Series C funding round, and that the firm’s valuation is now at $2 billion. Sequoia Capital was the lead investor, among other contributors. Seven months ago, StarkWare raised $75 million in a Series B funding led by Paradigm. We are excited to announce our…

Depending on who you ask, cash will not remain king. The Covid-19 pandemic not only accelerated the shift toward digital and contactless payments but also led to a more mainstream acceptance of physical cash alternatives like cryptocurrency that will likely stay, economist Eswar Prasad tells CNBC Make It. “For many consumers and businesses that made…

Looking to expand your crypto portfolio or invest in crypto the very first time? When it comes to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, most people worry about scams, while others fret over the lack of basic information. Crypto traders in UAE – especially millennials familiar with digital money, digital media, and digital friendships – are actively buying…