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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

billion Bolttech, launched in 2020, combines innovative technology with insurance expertise to partner with top insurers and businesses worldwide. It provides access to game credits, gift codes, and vouchers using familiar local payment methods such as mobile carrier billing and e-wallets. bolttech Valuation: $2.1 Coda Valuation: $2.5

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Bank of America Puts $4billion Towards New Tech Initiatives as it Reflects on Success of AI

The Fintech Times

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping organisations take their offerings to the next level, and reflecting on how it has done so over the last few years for itself, the US based financial institution, Bank of America has revealed that AI is now embedded across multiple business lines and areas including global technology, operations and training.

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5 Top E-Wallets in Thailand and What They’re Best For (2025)

Fintech News

With mobile wallet adoption expected to reach 63% in 2025 and the prepaid card and e-wallet market projected to grow, the country stands as a digital payments leader in Southeast Asia. From bank-backed apps to fintech-led super apps, the market is being shaped by innovation, integration, and rising user expectations.

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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

This has led to a noticeable uptick in card-related fraud, especially in remote purchases, where criminals use stolen card details for online transactions. While banks and payment providers are making strides in fraud detection and prevention, the report stresses the need for more robust collaboration with technology and telecom sectors.

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ASIC Demands More: HSBC Australia Fails to Protect Customers From Scams

The Fintech Times

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the country’s financial regulator, has filed documents against HSBC Bank Australia as it alleges the bank failed to adequately protect customers from being scammed out of millions of dollars. “All banks need to pull their weight in the fight against scams.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 20/02

The Fintech Times

He brings over 30 years experience in financial services with senior roles across global banking, private equity and accounting. He also joins the board of Quantum as director of fintech and banking, helping with its plan to list on the London Stock Exchange in 2026. Radford previously held the CEO role at Revolut UK from 2020 to 2023.

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From Legacy to Innovation: The Ongoing Transformation of Banking through Technology

Fintech Weekly

She leads software engineering organizations that use application programming interfaces, microservices, and cloud technologies to build next-generation banking solutions that are aligned with digital and mobile-first growth strategies. Increasingly, banks are willing to enter the blockchain space.