PayPal has announced the strengthening of its global strategic partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses. Within the expanded partnership, Adyen will offer Fastlane by PayPal to accelerate guest...

In May, Chime announced the news of its latest product innovation: MyPay. And word spread fast! People across the country are done waiting for payday. Within 48 hours of sharing the news of MyPay and early access to the product for eligible members, more...

Revolut, the global FinTech with over nine million UK customers and 45 million globally, has announced that it has received its UK banking licence with restrictions from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the regulator responsible for overseeing the UK...

NatWest Bank has announced the launch of Cora+, an upgrade to its digital assistant, Cora, developed in collaboration with IBM. Being one the first banks in the UK to deploy GenAI through a digital assistant.  In 2023, Cora helped customers with 10.8...

Abimbola Pinheiro, CEO of O3 Capital, delves into Nigeria’s swift journey towards a cashless society, examining how digitalisation is reshaping daily transactions, enhancing financial inclusion and fostering economic growth. Discover how innovative...

Sara Hoteit, Regional Manager for the Middle East at Backbase, explores how digital lending is revolutionising GCC banks’ engagement with the vital SME sector. By embracing digital solutions, banks are not only addressing the unique needs of modern...

Robert Kraal, Co-founder and CBDO, Silverflow speaks to us about his company, the challenges facing FinTechs today and advice for fellow entrepreneurs. What initially sparked your interest in the payments and FinTech industry, and what continues to drive your...

Financial services leaders are hesitant to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) amid concerns that its impact is outweighing the benefits of productivity gains and cost cuts, according to European FinTech executives.    AI has the potential...

According to SkyQuest, the global Blockchain Identity Management Market size was valued at US$1.3 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from US$2.37 billion in 2023 to USD 293.39 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 82.6 % during the forecast period...

In a bold step towards redefining the future of financial technology, Ukheshe has announced its official rebranding to EFT Corporation. The move consolidates Ukheshe’s pioneering digital solutions with EFT Corporation’s extensive reach and expertise under one...

Dalene Deale, Strategic Consultant at Halo Dot, discusses the company’s new mobile payment technology.   Financial inclusion remains a critical barrier across Africa. A considerable segment of the population remains alienated from basic banking services. Yet...

SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is making digital payments independent of online connectivity. The token-based payment solution G+D Filia Unplugged enables consecutive, secure offline payment transactions anytime and anywhere, bridging the gap...