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• Flutterwave Secures National Microfinance Banking License To Launch Direct Lending And Deposit Services

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Fintech giant Flutterwave has obtained a national microfinance banking license in Nigeria following its strategic acquisition of the open banking startup Mono. This regulatory mile...

• Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Internalize Financial Value Chain and Accelerate Merchant Settlement Flows

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Africa

  African fintech giant Flutterwave has obtained a Nigerian banking license, moving away from the traditional sponsorship model to hold deposits and funds directly. This regulatory m...

• Austria Tightens Fintech Oversight as Regulatory Sandbox Faces Scrutiny Over Strict Disclosure Mandates

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: FinTech Business

  The Austrian Financial Market Authority has implemented a rigorous regulatory framework for fintech startups characterized by high licensing barriers and active administrative supe...