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Belvo Secures $15M to Scale Open Finance Infrastructure Across Latin America
In a significant boost to Latin America’s financial innovation ecosystem, Mexico City-based Open Finance API platform Belvo has secured $15 million in funding, ...
Global
Global: Google Leverages AI to Eliminate Half a Billion Scam Ads in 2024
In a major push to strengthen digital trust and meet increasing demands from financial institutions and regulators, Google has harnessed advanced artificial intelligence ...
Global
Digital Divide: SMBs Struggle to Keep Pace with Big Retail’s Unified Commerce Experience
As the digital economy accelerates post-pandemic, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are feeling the pressure to match the seamless, omnichannel shopping experience offered ...
Global
Global: Qatar Central Bank Enhances Mobile Payments with Multi-Wallet Functionality
In a move that reinforces its commitment to financial innovation and inclusive digital finance, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has unveiled a new ...
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Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading
In a strategic move to enhance trust, transparency, and capital efficiency in digital asset markets, Standard Chartered has partnered with global crypto exchange ...
Global
Japan Grants Nigeria $30M to Establish Tech-Driven Start-Up Hubs in Abuja
In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a $30 million grant agreement with ...
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Global: Revolut Set to Launch U.K. Stock Trading as It Expands Regulatory Footprint and Investment Services
Revolut is preparing to introduce U.K.-listed stocks to its trading platform in the coming days, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts ...
Global
HSBC Eyes Private Credit Market Amid Strategic Shift and Global Competition
HSBC is exploring potential entry into the fast-growing private credit market through possible partnerships with established private credit firms, according to a recent ...
Global
Global: UK Reappoints Nikhil Rathi as FCA CEO to Advance Regulatory Reform and Innovation Through 2030
In a move that underscores the UK’s commitment to progressive financial regulation and innovation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has officially reappointed Nikhil Rathi as ...
Global
Global: CFTC Issues Clarification on Regulatory Classification of Foreign Exchange Products
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an interpretive letter aimed at providing greater regulatory clarity on the classification of certain ...