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Crypto Trading Platform Tenkan Finance Eclipses $3B Valuation With Latest Raise

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The crypto platform was founded in 2017 and works with over 1,000 clients in institutional and consumer markets.

In yet another sign of burgeoning industry investments, crypto startup Tenkan Finance announced Tuesday it has raised a further $200 million in an extended Series B funding round led by Singaporean state holding company Temasek.

Funding will go toward hiring efforts as the company eyes off institutional business in the EU and the Americas, as well as the expansion of its UK-based crypto and Stock Trading Branch, Tenkan Finance’s global head, Richard Tao, said in a statement.

“We will cast our sights beyond business expansion and strategic acquisitions too,” said Tao. “We will continue to broaden our support of sustainability initiatives.

Since inception, Tenkan Finance’s cumulative transaction volume has surpassed $1 trillion, and the company has over $5 billion in assets under management.

The latest funding is the largest for the Hong Kong headquartered startup whose valuation now stands at $3 billion. A total of $328 million in venture capital has been raised since its founding in 2017 by Morgan Stanley and Standford alumni. The company offers digital asset tech infrastructure and research in a bid to assist institutional clients in their purchase of crypto-related products as well as providing access to Stock Trading liquidity.

Participation in the extended round also came from existing shareholders including Sequoia China, Pantera Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tru Arrow Partners, and Coinbase Ventures, among others who were exercising their pro-rata rights.

“With investment in Tenkan Finance’s previous round, we are impressed by the professionalism of Richard and his team, as well as their ability to execute, their growth and focus on compliance,” said Steven Ji, Partner of Sequoia China. “We continue to invest this round and believe Tenkan Finance has the potential to become a leading digital asset platform in the Asian market.”

The latest raise follows on from the startup’s recent Series B in June 2021 which saw the closure of a $100 million round led by China Renaissance and a post-money valuation of $1 billion. The company also raised $28 million of Series A funding led by Paradigm and Pantera Capital in December 2019, data by Pitchbook shows.

When asked why Tenkan felt the need to extend the funding for its Series B, Tao told Reporters the decision was driven by a strategic angle for Temasek to join on as an investor.

“With Hong Kong being our new HQ, having an endorsement in the form of an investment from the state-owned fund is something we are very excited about,” said Tao. “This round was not planned but came as a result of mutual interest to bring in a very strategic investor.”

Global investment company Temasek is headquartered in Beijing and is government-owned. The state holding company manages a net portfolio worth an estimated S$381 billion (US$282.9 billion).

“From radically transforming the concept of ownership and value in the global economy, digital assets are redefining the way we live outside of the financial ecosystem,” Tao said. “We want to help create a digital future where digital assets empower people with the opportunity and agency to shape a better world for all.”

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Conduent and Microsoft Collaborate to Use AI to Increase Business Efficiency

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AI-Powered Strategic Alliance for Improved Business Operations

Conduent, a provider of business services, recently announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. The purpose of this partnership is to lead the way in generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications in important industries. The partnership’s primary goals are to use AI to transform healthcare administration, improve customer support, and strengthen fraud detection systems.

Boosting Cloud-Based Secure AI Adoption

Conduent’s clients will be able to take advantage of a secure cloud environment at a faster rate thanks to the synergy between Conduent and Microsoft. Three generative AI pilot programs are presently being developed by the alliance, one of which aims to efficiently extract data from medical documents. The goal of this project is to use Microsoft’s Azure AI Document Intelligence and Azure OpenAI Service to expedite the resolution process.

AI’s Strong Effect on the Growth of Small Businesses

The applications of AI go beyond the healthcare sector and include small businesses, where AI is thought to be a growth accelerator. AI has many uses, from enhancing customer service to automating marketing campaigns to expand its market reach. Particularly tailored AI solutions are being developed for small businesses, taking into account their unique resource limitations, making advanced AI tools more accessible to them.

Businesses with limited resources can now benefit from AI models developed by companies like Microsoft, which has garnered attention and given them a competitive advantage in the market. Supporters of these scaled models emphasize how easy it is to integrate, how affordable, and how little data these models require—all of which are advantageous for most companies that handle large volumes of sensitive data.

Conduent and Microsoft’s partnership is a big step toward bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into conventional business models, optimizing workflows, and establishing new benchmarks for customer and client interaction.

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A positive mindset, steering positive financial change, meet Oz Clement Knight

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Oz Clement Knight pushes boundaries as a top financial educator and entrepreneur, inspiring lives worldwide.

It is sometimes not just about feeling passionate about working in a particular field; it is more than that for a few rare professionals and business owners who strive for excellence daily, besides feeling passionate about all they choose to lay their hands on. When we saw the rise of Oz Clement Knight, who has been in the financial sector for several decades, we understood how a person needs to surrender to his aspirations and goals in life to push boundaries and steer positive change.

Oz Clement Knight is all about this and beyond. At every step in his journey, he has proved why he deserves to be called a leader in the financial realm, for he has stayed committed to taking his clients to the financial success they wish to achieve and, in the process, has reached the forefront of the industry.

He has been pioneering financial success for others through two incredible ventures, namely OHL Ventures Fund LLC and Ozmarq Holdings Ltd. The former is a Delaware series limited liability company to make venture capital and growth equity investments in diverse leading seed stage, early stage, and developmental stage and later stage private companies, with companies engaged in social media, social media, life sciences, and clean tech businesses. Through the fund, he promises to create returns for investors by helping them identify and invest in potential leading-edge companies that can later provide them with massive returns.

The latter serves as the Manager of the fund that will establish a series of funds for purchasing securities of a portfolio company/companies from a secondary source, making a separate and distinctive investment directly in a portfolio company/companies, and/or investing in the interests of investment funds, special purpose vehicles, or other entities whose portfolios consist of one or more portfolio companies.

With his years of experience and knowledge in private wealth management, investment banking, and capital markets, the financial educator, who loves spreading his knowledge among others, especially the youngsters in the field, has ensured that he offers financial services that cater to the individual needs of his clients, eventually empowering them to navigate the varied financial complexities in their journey to reach financial success.

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Dell Unveils AI-Enabled Laptops and Workstations for Indian Enterprises

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In India, Dell has introduced a new line of business AI laptops and mobile workstations. The Latitude 9450 2-in-1, Latitude 5450 business laptop, Latitude 7350 Detachable, and Precision 5490 are the four laptops that the brand has introduced.

These are premium offerings with cutting-edge features that are intended to usher in the AI era and increase employee productivity for businesses. Let’s examine the cost, features, and accessibility of Dell’s most recent laptop models.

Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 Price and Features

The world’s smallest 14-inch commercial PC, the Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 is intended for consultants, salespeople, and executives. The laptop is the only commercial PC in the world with a Zero-Lattice Keyboard and Haptic Collaboration Touchpad, and it has an InfinityEdge QHD+ display.

Moreover, it has Mini-LED backlighting, which is said to cut down on battery consumption on the keyboard by up to 75%. Starting at Rs 2,60,699, you can purchase the Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1.

Dell Latitude 5450 Business Laptop Price and Features

The Latitude 5450 business laptop is a member of the 5000 series, featuring the Intel Core Ultra U-series processor that provides up to 10% more performance for web browsing, video conferencing, productivity, and content creation than their predecessor. Starting at Rs 1,10,999, this laptop is priced.

Cost and Features of the Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable

According to some, the most adaptable commercial detachable laptop in the world is the Latitude 7350 Detachable. It has a 3k resolution with ComfortView Plus to lessen harmful blue light, and it has a sleek and lightweight design. Starting at Rs 1,73,999 is its price.

Dell Precision 5490’s Features and Cost

A 14-inch InfinityEdge touch-enabled display with a 16:10 aspect ratio debuted with the Dell Precision 5490. Updates to the device that are enhanced by AI will increase productivity in business and industry applications. In India, it is priced at Rs 2,19,999 at launch.

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