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Global: Block Fined $40M for AML and Compliance Failures on Cash App Platform
Digital payments firm Block Inc. has agreed to pay a $40 million penalty following regulatory action by the New York Department of Financial ...
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Nigeria: Verve Scales Contactless Payment Acceptance to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Verve, a leading digital payment brand, has broadened its contactless payment acceptance across Nigeria as part of its strategic push to enhance financial ...
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Regulated Blockchain: The Next Frontier for Financial Services Transformation in Africa — Insights from Zone CEO Obi Emetarom
As Africa’s financial landscape rapidly evolves, a new chapter is emerging—one driven by the convergence of blockchain technology, digital payments, and regulatory innovation. ...
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Kenya’s Digital Payments Revolution: Lessons for Banks and Fintechs from M-Pesa’s Market Disruption
Kenya’s financial ecosystem continues to set a benchmark for digital innovation across Africa, with M-Pesa and mobile network operators at the heart of ...
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Global: Visa Backs Spend Management Platform Mynt to Accelerate SME Financial Innovation Across Europe
Visa has deepened its footprint in the European fintech space with a strategic investment in Swedish spend management platform Mynt, reinforcing a growing ...
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Global: RBI Unveils Six Strategic Measures to Strengthen Banking, Fintech, and Payments Ecosystems in India
In a major push to reinforce regulatory oversight, expand funding mechanisms, and stimulate innovation in India’s financial system, the Reserve Bank of India ...
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Morocco’s PayTic Secures $4.4M to Scale Compliance-Driven SaaS Platform for Payment Operations Across MEA
PayTic, a rising RegTech startup based in Morocco, has raised $4.4 million in fresh funding to bolster its compliance automation platform and expand ...
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Nigerian Banks Invest ₦269 Billion in Tech Upgrades Amid Rising Fintech Competition and Regulatory Pressure
In a bold move to modernize operations and stay ahead in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem, six major Nigerian banks collectively spent ₦268.7 ...
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Global: Iliad Solutions Partners with PayVolution to Strengthen Payment Testing and Compliance Reach Across Africa and MENA
In a strategic move aimed at expanding its global footprint, UK-based Iliad Solutions, a leading provider of payment testing and certification platforms, has ...
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Global: Mondu Strengthens European B2B Payment Infrastructure via Strategic Partnerships with Payin3 and Lemonway
Berlin-based RegTech innovator Mondu is advancing its footprint across Europe through new strategic alliances with Dutch-based Payin3 and French payment platform Lemonway. These ...