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- Ripple Secures Landmark Partnership With Kbank To Revolutionize Digital Asset Infrastructure In Korea
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: FinTech Business
Ripple and Kbank have announced a strategic collaboration to deploy institutional-grade digital asset wallet infrastructure through the Ripple Custody platform. The partnership mak...
- From Rides to Rooms: Uber Launches Hotel Bookings in "Everything App" Pivot
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: FinTech Business
Uber has taken its most significant step yet toward becoming a global "super-app," unveiling a new feature that allows users to book hotel rooms directly within its interface. By p...
- AI Boom Drives Alphabet to Record Quarter as Cloud Revenue Hits $20B
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: FinTech Business
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, delivered a decisive "earnings beat" on Wednesday (US time), signaling that its massive investments in artificial intelligence are translati...
- Payaza Secures Dual Investment Grade Credit Rating Upgrades to Fuel African Fintech Expansion
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Payaza Africa Limited received credit rating upgrades from DataPro and Intelligent Africa, elevating the fintech firm to AA- and A- investment grade status, respectively. Alongside...
- SAMA Launches Open Banking Licensing to Accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Transition Into a Global Fintech Powerhouse
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Middle East
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially commenced the licensing of fintech companies to provide open banking services, marking a major milestone following the successful compl...
- MENA Startup Funding Plummets 37% to $941 Million as Geopolitical Instability Chills Venture Capital Sentiment
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Middle East
Venture capital investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fell sharply to $941 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant year-on-year decline driven b...
- Moniepoint Redefines Nigerian Agency Banking Through Hybrid Service Model and Merchant Support Systems
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank is transforming the agency banking landscape in Nigeria by shifting focus from mere transaction volume to a quality-driven hybrid service model. By dep...
- Nairobi to Host Over 1,500 Fintech Leaders for Fourth Annual Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2026 will convene in Nairobi on May 14 and 15 to discuss the integration of stablecoins into Africa's digital economy. The event, support...
- Zerodha Backed Rainmatter Injects Rs 19.5 Crore Into Wealth Tech Startup PrimeInvestor to Expand Portfolio Services
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: FinTech Business
PrimeInvestor has secured $2 million in its first external funding round led by Rainmatter to scale its newly launched discretionary portfolio management services. The investment i...
- Meta and CBRE Partner to Scale AI Infrastructure via "LevelUp" Training
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: FinTech Business
In a strategic move to secure the workforce necessary for the global artificial intelligence race, Meta Platforms—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has partnered with co...
- KelpDAO Bridge Exploit Results in $292 Million Theft as Fabricated Message Triggers Largest 2026 DeFi Breach
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: FinTech Business
The liquid restaking protocol KelpDAO has suffered a catastrophic security breach, resulting in the loss of 116,500 rsETH valued at approximately $292 million. Occurring on April 1...
- The Quantum Threat: Why Bitcoin Experts Aren't Panicking Over Google’s "Wake-Up Call"
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: FinTech Business
Despite a stark warning from Google regarding the vulnerability of the Bitcoin blockchain to quantum technology, New Zealand cryptocurrency experts and financial advisors remain la...