Global

September 4, 2023 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As more countries implement real-time payments rails (including the U.S. in July with FedNow), the next big frontier in the industry is the race to develop the best real-time cross-border payments solutions. ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global provider of real-time payments solutions, can speak… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 9:51 am By Michael Wong  |  

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) formalized an agreement to strengthen the fintech ecosystem in Nepal, focusing on increasing the adoption of electronic payments and fostering innovation in digital financial services. This collaboration is part… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 9:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (CSE: BIGG), owner of Netcoins and Netcoins USA, the online cryptocurrency brokerage that makes it easy for North Americans to buy, sell and stake cryptocurrency, and Blockchain Intelligence Group, a developer of blockchain technology search, risk-scoring and data analytics solutions, is… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 9:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Banca AideXa, a Fintech founded in 2020 by Roberto Nicastro and Federico Sforza, had a booming third quarter, the company said this week. In the third quarter of 2023, officials say the bank strengthened its positive growth trends in figures, business, and saver confidence. The… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With two weeks until the start of DSEI 2023, Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) and Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK, LTD. (announced a strategic partnership to collaborate “on creating resilient high-grade security solutions and services.” Arqit claims that it is “a leader in… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plend‘s ‘Financial Inclusion Report notes that the impact of a cost of living credit crunch’ is far-reaching. The update touches on the effects of “the cost of living crisis, personal and household finances, and the resulting impacts on access to financial services in the UK.”… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Keyrock, a digital asset market maker, is announcing the selection of eight web3 and Fintech startups for the 1st edition of its acceleration program in partnership with Tenity, a prominent global accelerator and incubator for fintech. The first edition of Keyrock’s Accelerator Program will “start… Read More

September 4, 2023 @ 9:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  High-net-worth investors “remain absolutely convinced” by alternative investments, including venture capital, cryptocurrencies, structured products, and hedge funds – “despite a wider slowdown of inflows into the sector.” The assessment from Nigel Green, the chief executive and founder of deVere Group, comes as media reports… Read More

September 3, 2023 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Growing numbers of world governments are beginning to scrutinize the services provided by Worldcoin, which is described as a crypto-related initiative that’s co-founded by OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman that was officially launched in July of this year. Nearly 2.3 million consumers throughout the… Read More

September 3, 2023 @ 8:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Rebuildingsociety is pleased to announce a new service for the approval of financial promotions for crypto-asset firms. Building on their experience as a Network Principal, rebuildingsociety.com is used to reviewing and approving third-party financial promotions. They are also familiar “with the ‘high-risk… Read More

September 3, 2023 @ 8:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, announced its expanded partnership with Australian home-grown healthy burger brand Grill’d, “to enhance the brand’s customer experience by optimizing its payments strategy, developing a frictionless omnichannel experience for customers,… Read More

September 3, 2023 @ 6:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberConnect, the Web3’s “earliest” and “biggest” decentralized social network, has formed a partnership with Alchemy Pay in order to “have its native token $CYBER listed on Alchemy Pay’s fiat On-Ramp.” This token integration “provides users with a straightforward and compliant way to effortlessly acquire CYBER… Read More

September 3, 2023 @ 7:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Velocity Global, which claims to be the world’s expert on work, announced the appointment of Susan McDonough as Chief Transformation Officer and Frank Lucier as Chief Customer Success Officer, effective August 28th and September 5th, respectively. In her role, Susan will manage and execute “on… Read More

September 3, 2023 @ 5:08 am By Michael Wong  |  

As part of its commitment to promoting financial literacy, Gulf Bank is advising its customers on the risks associated with virtual assets like cryptocurrency. The initiative is part of the Let’s Be Aware “Diraya” campaign, now in its third consecutive year, which is spearheaded by… Read More

September 2, 2023 @ 9:19 pm By Michael Wong  |  

ACE Money Transfer, a fintech company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, has reinforced its longstanding partnership with Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s commercial banks, to facilitate seamless remittance transactions for overseas Pakistanis. The collaboration was proudly announced along with Babar Azam, the Pakistan National Cricket… Read More

September 2, 2023 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The new solution allows Binance users in 9 countries in the region to transfer funds from crypto to bank accounts more easily, quickly and cost-effectively. Binance, which claims to be the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider and biggest exchange by trading volume (and… Read More

September 2, 2023 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aventus Group is about to “fully cover” its war-affected short-term obligations towards PeerBerry investors, including accumulated interest “totaling EUR 35.13 million.” The final repayment of Aventus Group war-affected short-term obligations “will be processed on September 5.” On September 5, PeerBerry will reportedly “process the last… Read More

September 2, 2023 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Julien Molez joins iBanFirst as Chief Operations Officer and becomes a member of the company’s Executive Committee (EXCO). With nearly 20 years of experience in consulting, technology, and artificial intelligence within leading financial institutions, Julien will “leverage his expertise to contribute to the operational excellence… Read More

September 2, 2023 @ 10:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Users in Germany and the UK can now link their PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) account directly to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) in order to buy cryptocurrencies, “providing a hassle-free, trusted, and secure purchasing and withdrawal option.” Coinbase now offers their German and UK users a quick and hassle-free method… Read More

September 2, 2023 @ 6:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cytora, the digital risk processing platform, is pleased to announce an integration with CAPE Analytics, a provider of AI-powered geospatial property data. CAPE Analytics’ commercial property data APIs will be “accessible on the Cytora platform, enhancing insurers’ capabilities to assess and manage risks associated with… Read More