The rapid adoption of Notabene’s crypto payment authorization network, which has seen transaction volumes surge 10X in the past year, reflects the growing demand for compliant crypto payment solutions. This Series B round will help Notabene bring secure, transparent, and compliant crypto payments to more financial institutions, paving the way for stablecoins to revolutionize global finance.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Notabene, a leading provider of cryptocurrency compliance solutions, today announced it has raised $14.5 million in a Series B funding round led by DRW VC, with participation from funds managed by Apollo, NextBlock, ParaFi Capital, and Wintermute, along with existing investors CMT Digital, F-Prime, Green Visor Capital, Illuminate Financial, Jump Capital, Signature Ventures, and Y Combinator. The funding will accelerate Notabene’s mission to make crypto payments a part of the everyday global economy by fostering open, secure, and compliant transactions.

Regulators now require crypto companies such as exchanges, wallet providers, and payment processors to securely exchange information about sender and receiver, just like they already do in traditional payments. This so-called Travel Rule is now a requirement in most global financial centers.

Having already helped process half a trillion dollars worth of transactions, Notabene is the leading global platform and network for compliant crypto payments. By automating the secure transfer of sensitive data between institutions, Notabene simplifies this complex process that is virtually impossible for companies to implement independently.

Kimberly Trautmann, Partner and Head of DRW VC, the round’s lead investor, emphasized the significance of Notabene’s work in this emerging financial ecosystem:

“Notabene offers a comprehensive and efficient way to track and disclose who an asset is being sent to, which is critical for those who facilitate the exchange, transfer, safekeeping, and administration of virtual assets (Virtual Asset Service Partners or VASPs) and need to be compliant with the Travel Rule. We believe Notabene is positioned to be the provider-of-choice, as it allows users to achieve real-time compliance, is protocol agnostic and does not require exposing sensitive information to other market participants.”

Notabene is expanding its focus to support the growing number of traditional financial institutions moving into digital payments. With over $20T in stablecoin transactions processed last year, global adoption is on the rise and poised to be crypto’s long-awaited killer use case. The key to unlocking stablecoins’ potential as fast, low-cost, borderless payments is a secure and transparent system – one that’s open and not controlled by any single entity. Notabene offers the essential infrastructure for compliance, reconciliation, and safety, enabling open, interoperable payment networks that will drive the next wave of adoption.

Notabene’s CEO, Pelle Brændgaard, underscores the company’s vision for the future of payments:

“We’ve already established ourselves as a pioneer in Travel Rule compliance, and now, as regulatory clarity grows and adoption scales, we are positioned to do the same for payments. By enabling secure, compliant, and open digital asset transactions, we’re helping shape the next generation of global financial infrastructure. Our philosophy of building open networks to maximize reachability between transacting counterparties will be a key driver of adoption with both crypto-native organizations, as well as incumbent players in traditional finance that are showing an increased interest in digital assets and blockchain payment solutions.”

Notabene’s platform has seen a rapid 10x increase in transaction volumes over the past year, totaling nearly $500 billion in transaction volume—solidifying the company’s role as a trusted provider in the compliance space. With over 165 companies using the platform, including some of the largest virtual asset service providers (VASPs) globally such as Copper, Crypto.com, OKX, and Ramp, as well as working relationships with regulatory bodies across hundreds of global jurisdictions, Notabene has built the largest network of transacting counterparties in the market today.

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Alexander Ross, General Partner, Head of NYC for investor Illuminate Financial, added:

“As the existing market leader for Travel Rule compliance, we believe Notabene has the potential to become the “SWIFT network for blockchain transactions.” There is a desperate need for a secure network to share all transaction metadata. This will enable compliance with global regulations and is a key pillar to unlocking mass adoption of stablecoins for payments. We have been working with the founders since 2021 and believe they are the best positioned to execute this vision.”

With this raise, Notabene is set to continue its mission to bring crypto and stablecoins into everyday global payments. It will help grow the industry’s only open compliant payments network to support more use cases and new market entrants.

“With $20 trillion in stablecoin transactions processed last year, stablecoins are emerging as the preferred method for fast, low-cost global payments,” said Pelle Brændgaard, Notabene CEO. “As regulatory clarity expands, traditional financial institutions are beginning to recognize stablecoins’ potential. Notabene’s role as a trusted compliance provider is critical to unlocking this potential and establishing stablecoins as a legitimate payment medium worldwide.”

About Notabene

Notabene is the leading crypto payment authorization network, enabling secure, transparent, and compliant transactions for financial institutions around the world. With a platform that facilitates transactions in over 80 jurisdictions, supports over 165 companies, and has processed half a trillion dollars in transaction volume, Notabene is setting the standard for compliant transactions in the digital asset space.

For more information, please visit Notabene.id.

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TALLINN, Estonia, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bluestream OÜ, a quickly expanding digital finance company, is proud to announce the launch of three loan comparison websites aimed at simplifying the loan search process for Finnish consumers. The recently introduced platforms – “Laina heti”, “Luotto”, and “Lainojen yhdistäminen” – are designed to provide transparent, easy-to-understand and reliable financing comparison services designed to meet the diverse financial needs of consumers across Finland.

Laina heti: Speed and Simplicity for Urgent Loans

One of the three platforms, Laina Heti focuses on helping users find fast and convenient loans. This website caters to individuals who require quick access to funds for emergency expenses, unexpected bills or time-sensitive purchases. The design of the website emphasizes simplicity and efficiency, providing users with comparisons of short-term loan offers, including payday loans and other fast financial products.

Luotto: Comprehensive Loan Solutions for All Borrowers

The second platform, Luotto, is the company’s comprehensive comparison website for personal loans. Unlike Laina heti, which focuses on immediate and short-term needs, Luotto is designed to serve consumers seeking more substantial loans for a wider range of financial purposes. Whether it’s for a new car or home renovations, the website provides users with a detailed comparison of various loan options offered by banks, credit institutions, and other lenders across Finland.

Lainojen yhdistäminen: Simplifying Debt Consolidation for Finnish Consumers

The third and final platform, Lainojen yhdistäminen specifically targets consumers looking to consolidate several loans into a single, more manageable monthly payment. For many individuals facing the challenge of managing several loans at once – such as personal loans, credit card debt, or payday loans – loan consolidation can be an effective way to reduce financial stress, improve budgeting and potentially lower the total cost of borrowing.

“With Laina Heti, Luotto and Lainojen Yhdistäminen, we wanted to make it easier for consumers to access quick loans, personal loans and debt consolidation loans without getting bogged down in complex procedures. It’s all about making sure people have the information they need at their fingertips when they need it most,” said a representative for Bluestream OÜ.

About Bluestream OÜ

Bluestream OÜ is a digital finance company based in Tallinn, Estonia. The company specializes in creating financial comparison tools that provide consumers with transparent and comprehensive information to help them make informed financial decisions.

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dow (NYSE: DOW), a leading global materials science company, and Guangdong Delian Group Co., Ltd. (Delian Group) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the 7th China International Import Expo. The two companies will collaborate to expand the application of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins in the automotive market, supporting the industry’s shift toward circularity.

Delian Group has successfully incorporated Dow’s REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins into the packaging of auto care products. This innovative solution not only reduces packaging’s carbon footprint by greatly decreasing reliance on virgin resins, but also marks the first commercial application of Dow’s REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins in the auto care market.

Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific commercial vice president of Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics said, “As global climate change intensifies and resources become scarcer, the sustainability of the automotive market is increasingly critical. Embracing sustainable materials can mitigate these issues, offering consumers more environmentally responsible options while promoting a circular economy in automotive services. Dow is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for a circular economy and enhancing our REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins portfolio to meet customers’ sustainability needs. We are honored to collaborate with Delian Group to advance the commercial application of REVOLOOP™ in the automotive sector.”

“We have been adhering to the business philosophy of energy conservation, emission reduction and a low-carbon environment’,” said Xu Tuanhua, Chairman of Delian Group. “The strategic partnership with Dow marks significant progress toward a circular economy, further distinguishing Delian Group from competitors in the automotive market and helping us meet the growing global demand for sustainable products.”

The signing of this memorandum of understanding marks a pivotal step in Dow’s commitment to “Transform the Waste” initiative. This collaboration aims not only to enhance the packaging application of post-consumer recycled resins in the automotive market but also to drive innovation that will redefine waste as a valuable resource. By working together, Dow and Delian Group will focus on developing sustainable solutions that contribute to a circular economy, where materials are reused and repurposed, minimizing environmental impact and supporting long-term resource sustainability.

About Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics

Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP), a business unit of Dow (NYSE: DOW), combines core strengths of R&D, worldwide reach, broad product lines and industry expertise to deliver high performing technologies for end use markets in food packaging, personal hygiene, infrastructure, consumer goods and transportation. P&SP is one of the world’s largest producers of polyethylene resins, functional polymers, and adhesives, and enabled by Pack Studios, is a leading innovator and collaborator across the value chain on sustainable application development and circular economy life-cycle design for plastics. www.dowpackaging.com

About MobilityScience™

Drawing on over a century of transportation experience and expertise in application development, Dow MobilityScience™ pioneers innovative solutions that drive global progress. With a diverse portfolio of materials science solutions and world-class technical capabilities, Dow is dedicated to shaping the future of mobility. From addressing challenges like decarbonization to enhancing EV performance, Dow remains at the forefront of advancing mobility solutions. For further details, please visit the MobilityScience™ website.

About Dow

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Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About Delian Group

Delian Group was founded in 1984 with the headquarters in Foshan, Guangdong province. The major businesses include automobile fine chemicals, automobile sales service and automobile repair and maintenance. Delian Group was listed in Shenzhen stock exchange on March 27, 2012 with the stock name of Delian Group and stock code of 002666.

Delian Group possesses 19 subsidiaries, including 4 large scale production bases that respectively located in Changchun, Shanghai, Foshan and Chengdu, making Delian become a large-scale group company that integrates production, research and development, sales, trading and logistics as a whole.

In April, 2015 Shanghai Delian AutoCare Network Development Co., Ltd. was established, which marked Delian Group officially entered the Chinese auto aftermarket!

Delian Group implements the policy of “quality first, service foremost”, takes “energy conservation and emission reduction as well as low carbon environment” as management idea, and realizes efficient integration of technological development, distribution channel and management system, aiming to be a national leading brand in automobile fine chemicals and to offer high-quality service to the whole auto industry chain.

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