Blockchain Press Releases
Zinc secures a £5 million series A to revolutionise background checks
LONDON, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In a round led by AVP (AXA Venture Partners) with participation from existing investor Seedcamp. Zinc, a leading provider of automated global background checks, is transforming the digital work identity landscape with an innovative approach to background screening.
This funding will help Zinc expand its global presence and accelerate product innovation. Zinc’s latest feature, a global right-to-work check, leverages automation technology, enabling companies to refine their talent acquisition strategies ensuring conformity with global employment regulations. Since Zinc support’s many routes to proving right to work, this check enhances recruitment capabilities and promotes diversity across workplaces worldwide.
Zinc delivers exceptional candidate and employer experiences with fast, reliable checks completed in days, not weeks. Through its modern, tech-enabled product, Zinc streamlines the verification process, enhancing efficiency. Zinc supports 12+ checks in over 190 countries. Its mobile-optimized solution seamlessly integrates with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring a secure flow of data, without the need for manual checks or PDF downloads.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with AVP. We work heavily in the finance sector and we’re proud to partner with a household financial services brand. AVP is a perfect partner for us to grow within other regulated domains and geographies with AVP’s global reach.” Luke Shipley, Co-founder, Zinc.
Zinc’s value proposition has gained the attention of industry leaders, with its platform being used by hundreds of employers, including: Octopus Energy, Bolt, Improbable, HelloFresh, Marshmallow, and many more.
“Today, the global background check market is huge and will continue to grow at a +10% CAGR over the next 5 years. It started in the US and so far, in Europe, it has been driven mostly by the UK. We think the Continental Europe market is still largely untapped and that background checking will also become the norm in recruitment processes all over Europe. Zinc is perfectly positioned to take a leading position in this market, by focusing on the most regulated industries but also by using technology as a key differentiator, in a market largely occupied by low-tech incumbents. Zinc has developed unique product features to offer the best-in-class user experience and the shortest time to check to both candidates and recruiters. We are very happy and proud to support the team in their next stage of growth. Charlotte and Luke and their team have done an amazing job so far, but this is just the beginning…” says François Robinet, Managing Partner at AVP.
Customer experience is at the heart of everything Zinc does. Their focus on user experience is reflected in their outstanding user experience, with over 120+ G2 reviews, and a 4.8 out of 5 internal candidate feedback score. Their custom-branded solution wins customers’ genuine appreciation by addressing challenges in Right-to-work, Employment, ID, Financial and Criminal record checks amongst others.
Zinc is making strides in an otherwise archaic sector, and its industry impact is poised to be transformational. Zinc paves the way for reusable work identity data with a pioneering formula that sets efficiency and sustainability benchmarks.
About Zinc
Founded in 2017, based in London, UK, Zinc is led by an experienced team well-versed in, talent, recruitment and HR tech. Initially a referencing-only company, Zinc identified industry inefficiencies, prejudices, and transparency issues. Today the team of 41 have a shared mission: to change how people prove their work identity, globally.
About AVP
AVP (AXA Venture Partners) is a global venture capital firm investing in high-growth, technology-enabled companies, with €1.3bn of assets under management through three pillars of investment expertise: early stage, growth stage, and fund of funds. Since its launch in 2016, AVP deployed capital across 60 technology companies in Venture and Growth stages in the US and in Europe. The launch of this new product confirms AVP’s ambition and commitment to support the best tech companies throughout their journey.
With offices in New York, London and Paris, AVP helps companies scale internationally and offers portfolio companies unique business development opportunities to further accelerate their growth. AVP is part of AXA IM– Alts, the alternative investment business unit of AXA IM.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Africa Exclusive: Bybit Promotes Crypto Education with P2P Security Webinar
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, sets out to raise awareness of P2P security and to equip users with the latest anti-fraud knowledge and tools in a new learn and earn event exclusively for users in Africa. Hosting a P2P security Webinar on Nov. 25, Bybit P2P will also be announcing a prize pool valued at 10,000 USDT for a new Africa-exclusive deposit event.
P2P Security Webinar
On Nov. 25, the live webinar on P2P security will be broadcast in the Bybit Africa Telegram group from 7 to 9PM UTC. Attendees may benefit from a comprehensive session on tips and the latest know-how on asset safety and counterparty risks. The free webinar will cover the following topics:
- Fraud detection: users will learn about signs of common scams and steps to verify payment authenticity.
- Staying safe with Bybit P2P: users get to discover Bybit’s security tools and the latest features to combat fraudulent attempts.
- Trading with confidence: users will gain practical advice and practical tips on how to trade safely.
The floor will be open for a live Q&A session after the sharing by Bybit P2P experts. Ahead of the webinar, attendees are invited to submit questions and the lucky ones will win 10 USDT if their questions are chosen by the speakers.
10,000 USDT Rewards for First-Time Deposits
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 15, 2024, new users who successfully sign up for a Bybit account and complete Identity Verification Level 1 may be eligible to share in a 10,000 USDT prize pool reserved for eligible users in Africa only. Users must sign up for the event and make a deposit via Bybit P2P to qualify and win up to 10 USDT, terms and conditions apply.
“Financial fraud is an age-old challenge and users must stay vigilant as scammers and fraudsters evolve. Bybit is constantly investing in our hardware and software to build the necessary guardrails for our platform. It does not take away the importance of user education, however, and we hope through engagements of this kind, we can help elevate the community on a path of growth,” said Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit.
P2P is an organic part of the crypto economy and helps to promote inclusivity in emerging economies. With Bybit P2P, users of all levels may access the user-friendly peer-to-peer trading platform to trade between themselves at an optimal, agreed-upon price. The service minimizes the need for the middleman, improving cost effectiveness while providing exchange-backed platform security.
Find out more about the event and eligibility at Bybit P2P.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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SINGAPORE, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a pioneer in digital payment solutions, and Polygon Labs, a software development company building the leading network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, today announced their strategic collaboration aimed at unlocking the full potential of digital finance, focusing on the expansion and adoption of WUSD, WSPN’s flagship stablecoin.
WSPN has integrated Polygon PoS into its WUSD network infrastructure earlier this year. Now, this collaboration will focus on rapidly expanding WUSD adoption. Polygon Labs’s crucial liquidity support will be instrumental in bolstering WUSD’s mass adoption across various markets.
This collaboration will unlock opportunities to explore a range of innovative use cases for stablecoins, payments, and DeFi. Key areas of focus include facilitating payments and tokenization solutions for companies operating in Hong Kong SAR and Singapore, developing on-chain green finance projects tailored for African clients, and building robust DeFi platforms that leverage the strengths of both WSPN and Polygon technologies. These initiatives are strategically designed to address diverse market needs and drive the adoption of WUSD across a variety of regions and sectors.
By combining WSPN’s expertise in stablecoin solutions with Polygon’s advanced blockchain infrastructure, this collaboration will drive significant advancements in the digital asset space, particularly in emerging markets and the rapidly evolving DeFi sector.
About WSPN
WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, committed to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent payment solution for the global economy. Their flagship product, WUSD stablecoin, is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar and aims to optimize secure digital payments for Web3 users. WSPN ‘s Stablecoin 2.0 approach prioritizes user-centricity, community governance, and accessibility, paving the way for widespread stablecoin adoption.
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About Polygon Labs
Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the AggLayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development, as well as Polygon CDK.
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to providing ease of access to digital assets for eligible P2P users in Africa at zero fee. Connecting buyers and sellers at no cost, Bybit P2P continues to be the benchmark for cost-effective and convenient trading experiences.
Since its launch in Jan. 2022, Bybit P2P has consistently provided a user-friendly platform for users seeking a safer way to participate in the digital asset class. The services are offered at no costs for merchants and takers in P2P transactions:
- Merchants: Merchants may post advertisements on Bybit P2P for free.
- Takers: Users may place an order through advertisements listed on the P2P platform at no costs. The offer stands across all fiat trading pairs. Third-party fees may incur depending on the payment method chosen, as the payment providers may charge a transaction fee.
P2P Fee Structure (Africa)
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Taker Fee (Sell Page) |
Maker Fee (Sell Page) |
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Bybit |
0 % |
0 % |
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Competitor B |
0.5% on completed orders for certain trading pairs |
0 % |
In addition, Bybit has launched an exciting P2P Coupon Giveaway Campaign from now to Jan. 15, 2025. As part of this initiative, users can earn a share of up to 20,000 USDT in rewards by completing tasks such as depositing $100 or trading $50,000 through Bybit P2P. The rewards will be in the form of Bybit P2P coupons to be redeemed in the next purchase, making the zero-fee transactions an even better deal for winners.
“Bybit’s steadfast commitment to contributing to financial inclusion comes in all forms, and keeping our P2P services free for as long as we can, and for as many users as possible, is one of the ways to support the crypto community,” said Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit. “When users come to our platform with the hopes of generating income on their assets, we want to play a supportive role in helping them reach their personal financial goals,” she added.
P2P on Bybit offers an intuitive and cost-effective peer-to-peer trading platform, facilitating the buying and selling of two users’ holdings at an optimal, agreed-upon price between them. With Bybit P2P, users stand to benefit from Bybit’s enterprise-level security and advanced features including comprehensive built-in KYC and KYB verification mechanisms, rigorous asset management protocols, and 24/7 customer service.
Find out more about the event and eligibility at Bybit P2P.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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