Global
HSBC Backs $51M Series B Funding for Immigrant-Focused Neobank Zolve
Zolve, a neobank designed to support immigrants in the U.S., is gearing up for international expansion after securing $51 million in a Series ...
Innovation
Bridging Innovation and Regulation: Imperative for Adaptive Financial Policies
The rapid evolution of financial technology has brought remarkable efficiencies, but recent developments have underscored the urgent need for regulatory frameworks that keep ...
Global
Global: Blackstone Secures SEC Approval for New Private Credit Investment Fund
Blackstone Credit and Insurance has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its latest private credit investment solution. The ...
Global
Australia and Brazil’s Unified Vision for the Future of Digital Checkout
As global digital economies accelerate payment innovation, the checkout experience is undergoing a major transformation. Enhanced security measures and seamless customer interactions are ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Zone Surpasses ₦1 Trillion in Blockchain Transactions, Expands Into POS Payments
Zone, a leading Nigerian payments infrastructure provider, has processed over ₦1 trillion in blockchain-powered transactions between November 2022 and December 2024. CEO Obi ...
Fintech
Sweden’s Riksbank Develops Offline Payment Solutions for War Contingency Planning
Sweden’s central bank, Riksbank, is advancing efforts to enhance offline card payment capabilities as part of its strategy to strengthen payment resilience amid ...
Global
Global: Eurosystem Introduces SEPA-Wide Verification of Payee (VoP) Scheme
The Eurosystem, the central banking authority of the Eurozone, is set to implement a Verification of Payee (VoP) service for payment service providers ...
Global
Global: India’s Technology Sector Poised to Reach $350 Billion by 2030
India’s technology sector is on track to achieve a $350 billion valuation by 2030, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who emphasized the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NIMC Cautions Nigerians Against Unauthorized NIN Data Modification Portals
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a warning to Nigerians, emphasizing that modifications to National Identification Number (NIN) data should only ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN to Open N550bn Treasury Bills for Subscription
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to offer N550 billion worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) for subscription this week, in ...