New Competition: Big Tech, Fintech and AI-Native Entrants
Big tech, fintech, and AI-native entrants are redrawing the competitive map in financial services. How incumbents should respond to threats they cannot outspend.…
Revolut Secures EU Crypto Approval Under MiCA Regulation
Revolut has secured approval under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets…
Allica Bank Acquires Kriya to Boost UK SME Lending
UK challenger bank Allica Bank has acquired Kriya, the business finance platform,…
Luxury Watch Asset Manager Timetrade Investments Launches in Dubai
European luxury watch asset manager Timetrade Investments has launched operations in Dubai…
Al Rajhi Bank Partners with Mozn to Harness AI in Fraud Prevention
Al Rajhi Bank has signed a strategic agreement to deploy Mozn's FOCAL platform, strengthening its financial crime compliance framework with AI-driven...…
Coinbase and Echo Launch 375 Million Dollar On-Chain Capital Formation Initiative
Coinbase and Echo have announced a $375 million initiative to expand on-chain…
Salt Edge and Sola Partner to Power Instant Payments Across Europe
European fintech infrastructure provider Sola has partnered with open banking platform Salt…
Qashio Acquires Sanad Cash as Tamara Secures UAE Licence
UAE-based expense management fintech Qashio has acquired Sanad Cash, while Saudi Arabia&…
Thawani Pay Becomes First Omani Fintech to Secure Visa Licence for Credit Card Issuance
Thawani Pay has secured a Visa licence for credit card issuance, becoming the first Omani fintech to receive authorisation to issue credit cards and marking...…
Revolut Raises 3 Billion Dollars at 75 Billion Valuation
Revolut has raised $3 billion at a $75 billion valuation, making it…
NBB Group and BisB Launch AI and Digital Banking Academy with Tamkeen Support
NBB Group and Bahrain Islamic Bank have established a joint Artificial Intelligence and Digital Banking Academy, supported by Bahrain's Labour Fund Tamkeen,...…
Deel Reaches 17.3 Billion Dollar Valuation as Upgrade Climbs to 7.3 Billion
HR and payroll fintech Deel has reached a valuation of $17.3…