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Zanzibar’s new blockchain sandbox aims to drive tech startup growth
23.10.2024
The semi-autonomous region of Tanzania is taking advantage of a sandbox regulatory framework adopted in July
Introducing the 7th Edition of the FiNext Awards & Conference February 10-11, 2025, in Dubai
17.10.2024
InternetShine Technologies is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated seventh edition of the FiNext Conference, which will take…
Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
16.10.2024
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how
Natural disasters wreck FinTech infrastructure, proving cash is still king
16.10.2024
The lessons from recent hurricanes shouldn't be ignored. It’s time to upgrade internet infrastructure and position people to achieve financial sophistication
Ivory Coast’s Waribei Fintech Startup Raises Funds to Boost Small Business Support
14.10.2024
Ivorian fintech startup Waribei raised $820,460 in pre-seed funding to expand its platform, which aims to streamline financial transactions for small businesses in Francophone West Africa. Waribei focuses on understanding the specific needs of merchants and aims to provide solutions that address...
Nigerian Fintech Okra Launches Cloud Unit to Boost Revenue
11.10.2024
Nigerian fintech startup Okra has entered the cloud infrastructure market in West Africa with its new subsidiary, Nebula. The move aims to diversify revenue and mitigate economic risks. Nebula offers a more affordable alternative to global cloud providers and aligns with the government’s push...
National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investment Product
10.10.2024
The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors...
Ripple Launches Crypto Custody Solution for Banks, Fintech Firms
10.10.2024
Ripple, a leading U.S. blockchain startup, has launched a new crypto custody service aimed to serve banks and…
Ripple launches digital asset custody services for banks and fintech
10.10.2024
Ripple’s move into crypto custody allows the company to diversify beyond its payment settlement business.
Ripple launches digital asset custody services for banks and fintech
10.10.2024
Ripple’s move into crypto custody allows the company to diversify beyond its payment settlement business.
Ripple Wins Platinum for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform at Future Digital Awards 2024
10.10.2024
Ripple has been named a Platinum Winner for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform in Juniper Research’s 2024 Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments. Other winners included Huawei for mobile money, SAP Fioneer for banking-as-a-service, and Paymentology for embedded finance...
Vaneck Launches $30M Fund to Boost Fintech, Crypto, and AI Startups
9.10.2024
Vaneck, a global investment management firm, has announced the launch of a $30 million early-stage venture fund targeting fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Vaneck’s $30M Fund to Invest in Fintech, Digital Assets, and AI Named Vaneck Ventures, the fund will...
VanEck launches $30M ventures fund for crypto and AI
9.10.2024
VanEck’s new $30 million fund, VanEck Ventures, will focus on investment in fintech, crypto and AI startups building next-generation payments
Brazilian Crypto Giants Team up to Launch Real-Pegged Stablecoin
9.10.2024
Bitso, Mercado Bitcoin, and Foxbit have joined forces to issue brl1, a stablecoin pegged to the value of the Brazilian real. The stablecoin will be issued on Ethereum and Polygon, with Cainvest providing liquidity for the BTC and ETH pairs listed on these exchanges and other markets to be developed...
Brazilian CBDC Drex Envisioned to Replace Current Transaction System
9.10.2024
Fabio Araujo, the coordinator of Drex, the Brazilian CBDC, envisions this network substituting the current national transaction system and moving all the funds currently settled by the Reserve Transfer System. However, he stated that this would take some time, as the cost of this migration would...
UK Finance Publishes Report on Successful Regulated Liability Network
5.10.2024
The various use case tests conducted by UK Finance in partnership with Quant, R3, DXC Technology, and Coadjute found that the Regulated Liability Network could unlock new functionalities for the UK’s financial system. The report also states that UK regulation is versatile enough to support...
Mastercard Partners With Amazon to Digitize Payment Acceptance
3.10.2024
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have partnered to digitize payment acceptance in the Middle East and Africa. Under the partnership, Amazon will adopt Mastercard’s single touchpoint for payment processing across 40 markets, enabling faster, more secure transactions for merchants....
Binance Secures Regulatory License in Kazakhstan for Crypto Trading
2.10.2024
Binance Kazakhstan has secured a full Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) license from the Astana Financial Services Authority. This approval allows the crypto exchange to operate as a trading platform, broker-dealer, and digital asset custodian. Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country...
MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region
1.10.2024
Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin
Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox
1.10.2024
The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub