In Nigeria, electronic payment channels saw more than ₦600 trillion in transactions in 2024. This reflects a silent revolution, as payments, credit, and insurance are no longer confined […]
India’s Fintech Summit Sidesteps Stablecoin Discussions, Focuses on Central Bank Digital Currencies
India’s 2025 Global Fintech Festival, held in Mumbai and attended by Indian and UK Prime Ministers, steered clear of stablecoin discussions. Instead, it emphasized central bank digital currencies […]
India Skips Crypto at Global Fintech Fest, Focuses on Digital Rupee
The biggest fintech event in India this week steered clear of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, instead focusing on the country’s own digital currency, the e-rupee. Over 100,000 participants from […]
India Collaborates with OpenAI for AI-Powered Payments via ChatGPT
NPCI and Razorpay, a leading fintech company in India, have partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI into their payment system. This pilot program will bring the power of […]
Block Inc. Agrees to $12.5M Settlement Over Unsolicited Messages
Block, parent company of Cash App, has resolved a $12.5 million lawsuit regarding unsolicited messages sent to customers. This legal settlement focuses on the company’s fintech compliance practices, […]
Bahrain Bolsters Ripple’s Middle East Expansion Through Fintech Partnership
Ripple has forged a strategic partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay to accelerate blockchain innovation in the Middle East region, specifically focusing on Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. This collaboration comes […]
Ripple Strengthens Presence in Middle East with Partnership in Bahrain
Ripple has partnered with Bahrain Fintech Bay, a major hub for fintech innovation in Bahrain, to boost blockchain adoption and usage of its stablecoin RLUSD within the country’s […]
PayPay Invests in Binance Japan for Web3-Powered Financial Revolution
A major alliance between Japan’s leading cashless payment platform, PayPay, and global crypto exchange, Binance, has secured a significant boost to the nation’s Web3 financial landscape. PayPay’s SoftBank-backed […]
Ripple Deeply Integrated into Europe’s Digital Finance Infrastructure
Ripple has become a key player in the European financial ecosystem, strategically integrated with the Eurosystem through SIAchain. This innovative integration links blockchain technology to central banking systems […]
Ripple Deepens Middle East Reach with Partnership in Bahrain
Ripple is strengthening its presence in the Middle East through a new partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay, a major hub for fintech innovation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. […]
PayPay Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan: A Sign of Crypto’s Mainstream Acceptance
Japanese fintech giant PayPay, backed by SoftBank, has acquired a substantial 40% stake in Binance Japan. This move represents a significant shift as it signifies growing mainstream interest […]
Canary Capital Eyes Approval for Litecoin and HBAR ETFs as U.S. Government Shutdown Delays Process
Asset manager Canary Capital is one step closer to launching its Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), after filing final amendments this week. However, the ongoing […]
Ripple’s Partnership with Fintech Bay Fuels Growth in the Middle East
Ripple has partnered with Bahrain’s Fintech Bay to accelerate cryptocurrency innovation across the Gulf region. This alliance aims to develop RLUSD-backed payment infrastructures through pilot programs, educational initiatives, […]
Ripple Expands in Middle East with Partnership in Bahrain’s Fintech Hub
Cryptocurrency company Ripple has partnered with Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB), a key player in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s thriving fintech sector. This collaboration aims to propel blockchain technology […]
PayPay Acquires Stake in Binance Japan: Driving Crypto Adoption in Japan
PayPay Corp., a leading mobile payments provider backed by SoftBank, has secured a 40% stake in Binance Japan, marking a significant step forward for the Japanese digital asset […]