When starting work on fintech products in Africa, I initially focused on technical hurdles like payments and integrations. However, the biggest challenge proved to be trust. 🤯 People […]
Ripple Teams Up with Fintech Bay for Regional RLUSD Launch
Ripple has announced a partnership with Fintech Bay, a prominent hub in Bahrain’s financial technology sector, to further promote the adoption of Ripple’s Real-Time Liquidity (RLUSD) across the […]
Ripple Teams Up with Fintech Bay to Expand RLUSD Payments
Ripple and Bahrain Fintech Bay have forged a strategic partnership to promote the adoption of Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin payments in Bahrain. This alliance aims to bolster the […]
Ripple Partners with Bahrain Fintech Bay to Accelerate RLUSD Adoption
Ripple and Bahrain Fintech Bay have forged a strategic alliance to promote the adoption of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin within the financial ecosystem of the region. This partnership, announced […]
Ripple Expands Presence in Middle East: Strategic Partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay
Ripple has furthered its presence in the Middle East by entering into a strategic partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), a leading fintech hub in the kingdom. This […]
Revolut Expands to UAE & India, Aiming for 20 Million Users by 2030
Fintech company Revolut is expanding its reach globally with new operations in the UAE and India. This move supports their aggressive growth strategy and targets a significant user […]
North Dakota Launches Roughrider Coin for Improved Bank Transfers
North Dakota is set to launch Roughrider Coin, a USD-backed stablecoin designed for efficient bank transfers and merchant payments within its financial ecosystem. The initiative, spearheaded by the […]
UK Unveils New Initiatives to Embrace Cryptocurrency & Digital Finance
The UK government has taken a significant step towards embracing digital finance by creating a dedicated role for accelerating its transformation. The new position, the ‘Digital Markets Champion’, […]
PistachioFi Partners With Coinbase to Offer Zero-Fee Crypto Purchases via Apple Pay
PistachioFi, a cryptocurrency-focused neobank, has teamed up with Coinbase to enable users to purchase cryptocurrencies instantly and without the usual verification hurdles or deposit fees. This new feature […]
Nigeria’s Fintech Regulation: Gaps in Tracking and Ownership Concerns Revealed
A National Assembly investigation into Nigeria’s rapidly growing fintech sector has raised significant questions about the adequacy of regulatory oversight. The investigation focused on Know Your Customer (KYC) […]
North Dakota Launches USD-Backed ‘Roughrider Coin’ for Faster, Secure Bank Transactions
North Dakota will issue a stablecoin called the Roughrider Coin in 2026 to enhance interbank transactions and provide faster, more secure digital payments. This state-backed initiative leverages the […]
IMF Highlights Ripple’s Role in Financial Innovation
Crypto commentator {x} recently brought attention to Ripple’s involvement with the International Monetary Fund, suggesting XRP could potentially become part of the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights (SDR) system. […]
North Dakota to Launch State-Backed Roughrider Stablecoin
The state of North Dakota is set to launch its own stablecoin, dubbed the ‘Roughrider Coin,’ in a groundbreaking initiative co-developed with Fiserv Inc. and the Bank of […]
Revolut Enters Indian Payments Market with New Services
British fintech company Revolut is making a major move into the Indian payments market, announcing the launch of its services in India on Wednesday at Global Fintech Fest […]
BNY Mellon Launches Pilot for Tokenized Deposits to Speed Up Settlements
Financial services giant BNY Mellon is testing a new technology that could revolutionize payment systems: tokenized deposits. The pilot program leverages blockchain technology, aiming to modernize BNY Mellon’s […]