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FCA Proposes Ban on Credit-Based Crypto Purchases Amid Rising Consumer Debt Concerns
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering a landmark proposal to prohibit the use of credit cards and credit lines for purchasing ...
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Visa and Bridge Launch Stablecoin-Linked Cards to Expand Global Digital Payments
In a move that underscores the growing intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, global payments leader Visa has partnered with Bridge, a ...
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South African Banks Scale Back ATMs as Digital Payments Take Centre Stage
South Africa’s leading banks are rethinking their reliance on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), marking a significant shift toward a digitally-driven financial ecosystem. Once ...
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CBN Slams Paystack with ₦250 Million Fine Over Regulatory Compliance Violation in Zap Launch
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a ₦250 million fine on leading fintech company Paystack for breaching regulatory requirements in the ...
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Nigeria Set to Launch Open Banking Framework in August 2025, Pioneering Regulatory Innovation in Africa
Nigeria is poised to become the first African country to implement open banking, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially approved ...
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Global: Visa Reports 50% of Global eCommerce Transactions Now Tokenized, Citing Continued Growth in Digital Payments
Visa has reaffirmed its leadership in the digital payments ecosystem, reporting that nearly half of global eCommerce transactions are now secured through tokenization, ...
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Nigerian Crypto Firms Urged to Proceed with Caution as SEC Classifies Digital Assets as Securities Under ISA 2025
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in Nigeria is undergoing a pivotal transformation. The newly updated Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 now formally ...
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European Payments Initiative Pushes for Sovereignty Through Strategic Alliances and Interoperable Payment Infrastructure
In a renewed effort to reclaim Europe’s financial autonomy, the European Payments Initiative (EPI) is intensifying efforts to unify the continent’s fragmented digital ...
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Pliant Secures $40 Million to Expand B2B Payments Platform to U.S. Market
European FinTech firm Pliant has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round as it sets its sights on transforming the B2B ...
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Global: Mastercard Unveils 360-Degree Framework to Advance Stablecoin Payment Adoption
Mastercard is deepening its investment in digital assets by rolling out a comprehensive global framework aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the traditional ...
