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koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Hyo-jin - Seoul Fintech Lab launches XRPL-based startup program with Ripple
Seoul Fintech Lab launches XRPL-based startup program with Ripple
The Korea Times

Seoul Fintech Lab has launched a three-month program aimed at helping turn digital asset ideas into businesses, offering funding opportunities and hands-on support through the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem. According to the city-backed fintech…

yahoo.com - Sarah C. Brady - What to know about X Money, Elon Musk's fintech app that claims to pay 6% on savings
What to know about X Money, Elon Musk's fintech app that claims to pay 6% on savings
Yahoo!

Move over Venmo and Cash App. Social media site X has announced it will soon have its own digital wallet service. According to an X post from Elon Musk on March 10, X's new payment platform will be available to some members of the public starting…

thedailyrecord.com - Stephanie Kalina-Metzger - Credit unions partner with fintech to compete with big banks
Credit unions partner with fintech to compete with big banks
Maryland Daily Record - Maryland Daily Record

When it comes to innovation, credit unions can appear to be at a disadvantage. Large banks, with deeper budgets and bigger staffs, often have more resources to invest in new technology and evolving customer expectations. The MD|DC Credit Union…

pymnts.com - PYMNTS - FinTechs Race to Build Foundation Models on Proprietary Data
FinTechs Race to Build Foundation Models on Proprietary Data
PYMNTS.com | Breaking News, Trends and Analysis

Every transaction carries a timestamp, a merchant identity, an amount and an account history. Unlike the text and images that train most artificial intelligence (AI) systems, that data is structured and tied directly to real economic outcomes. Now…

pymnts.com - PYMNTS - Middle East FinTech Investors Shift Toward Resilient Infrastructure
Middle East FinTech Investors Shift Toward Resilient Infrastructure
PYMNTS.com | Breaking News, Trends and Analysis

That foundation remains intact, but what's changing in the midst if the war raging across the region is the operating climate. Investment flows into the broader region had already been showing a degree of discipline even before the current…

americanbanker.com - Cheryl Winokur Munk - How legacy payment systems expose banks to fintech rivals
How legacy payment systems expose banks to fintech rivals
American Banker

Key insights: Merchants are increasingly demanding digital payments tech. What's at stake: Fintechs are often faster to develop this tech than banks, according to Capgemini. Forward look: Payment experts suggest banks form a startup to build new…

marketbeat.com - Best Fintech Stocks To Keep An Eye On - April 6th
Best Fintech Stocks To Keep An Eye On - April 6th
MarketBeat

3 Stocks Well Below 52-Week Highs Poised for a Q4 Rebound Rocket Companies, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, Wealthfront, IDT, UP Fintech, DeFi Development, and PPDAI Group are the seven Fintech stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…

globenewswire.com - BizClik Media Limited - Top Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Set to Speak in Chicago This Month
Top Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Set to Speak in Chicago This Month
GlobeNewswire

London, 07/04/2026 – BizClik, Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital have announced a strong lineup of industry leaders that will take the stage at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit. Taking place at Navy Pier, Chicago, on…

bloomberg.com - Michael O'Boyle - Mexico's Plata Names Ex-Banker Kantt CFO as Digital Bank Eyes IPO
Mexico's Plata Names Ex-Banker Kantt CFO as Digital Bank Eyes IPO
Bloomberg

Marcos Kantt, a former investment banker-turned-fintech executive, is taking over as Banco Plata 's chief financial officer as the fast-growing digital bank prepares for an eventual public offering. Kantt, who has worked at firms including Credit…

thefastmode.com - Ray Sharma - Vodacom Tanzania Unveils $28 Million M-Pesa Upgrade, Pioneering Next-Gen Fintech
Vodacom Tanzania Unveils $28 Million M-Pesa Upgrade, Pioneering Next-Gen Fintech
the fast mode

Vodacom Tanzania announced the successful transformation of its M-Pesa platform following a $28 million strategic investment, marking one of the most significant fintech infrastructure upgrades in the country's history. The move transitions M-Pesa…

bloomberg.com - Cristiane Lucchesi - Record Brazilian Defaults Threaten to Chip Away at Bank Profits
Record Brazilian Defaults Threaten to Chip Away at Bank Profits
Bloomberg

New doubts about the pace of interest-rate cuts in Brazil are raising concern that defaults, already at record levels, will continue rising and take a bite out of profit at banks and fintechs.

financemagnates.com - Bitcoin Miners Are Becoming AI Infrastructure and the Market Is Repricing Them
Bitcoin Miners Are Becoming AI Infrastructure and the Market Is Repricing Them
Finance Magnates

AI workloads generate up to 10x more revenue per megawatt, making the shift economically unavoidable. The pivot could reclassify miners from crypto plays into infrastructure assets with higher valuation multiples. Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI…

circleid.com - Abubakari Saddiq Adams - Securing Africa's Digital Future: Why Cybersecurity Must Lead Digital Transformation
Securing Africa's Digital Future: Why Cybersecurity Must Lead Digital Transformation
CircleID

Africa is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. From mobile money ecosystems to e-government platforms and digital healthcare systems, the continent is embracing technology as a catalyst for economic growth and social development. However…

yahoo.com - Hamza Shaban - Morning Brief: A sharp warning from Goldman Sachs
Morning Brief: A sharp warning from Goldman Sachs
Yahoo!

👋 Good morning! Markets spent much of Monday in a state of confused optimism over Iran, sending markets slightly into the green, though oil prices rose. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.4%, the Dow (^DJI) 0.3%, and the Nasdaq (^IXIC) 0.5%. With…

financemagnates.com - FP Markets Integrates Acuity Trading's AI Signal Platform for Retail Clients
FP Markets Integrates Acuity Trading's AI Signal Platform for Retail Clients
Finance Magnates

FP Markets has teamed up with Acuity Trading to provide its clients with AI-driven trading signals and market research tools, the broker announced today (Monday). The collaboration introduces FP Markets Intelligence, a multi-tool suite accessible…

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