Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2025

Fintech is all about keeping up in a fast-moving industry. In Singapore, where cutting-edge financial innovation meets smart regulations, the fintech scene is buzzing with competition and collaboration. 6 Fintech Events to Attend in Singapore in 2025 1.

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JUNE 6, 2025

Keeta Network, a high-performance blockchain that connects Web3 and traditional financial systems, aims to be a real-world tokenisation and financial interoperability frontrunner by working with Solo.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Fintech solutions are changing this landscape, offering SMEs tailored tools to overcome these barriers. From innovative lending platforms to advanced payment processing, fintech is enabling them to access growth opportunities and thrive in today’s competitive markets. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This platform utilises blockchain technology, advanced encryption, and AI to enhance the speed, efficiency, and transparency of cross-border transactions. This demonstrates how blockchain can support evolving treasury and liquidity needs.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

ASEAN’s fintech sector has seen remarkable growth, with funding rising more than tenfold since 2015, according to the Fintech in ASEAN 2024 report launched today by UOB , PwC Singapore, and the Singapore Fintech Association. A significant driver in 2024 has been Singapore and Thailand, which led ASEAN’s fintech funding.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

In 2024, Singapore continued to solidify its position as a global fintech leader. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are being adopted at a fast pace, with generative AI becoming a critical tool for financial institutions. Generative AI (genAI) in particular is witnessing booming adoption.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The event is expected to bring together leading regulators, fintech executives, banks, and industry disruptors from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trends and innovations shaping the financial sector, with a focus on real-world case studies and actionable strategies.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Pro Money are thrilled to invite you to the Baltic Payment Forum , where innovation meets insight in the dynamic world of payments and fintech. How blockchain technology is shaping cross-border payments. Taking place on March 5th 2025 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius, Lithuania. Who will attend?

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The ninth edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) wrapped up on 8th November, concluding a dynamic week-long of celebration of fintech that brought together tens of thousands of participants from around the world. The year’s conference featured an impressive lineup of over 900 speakers across more than 400 sessions.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 10, 2025

Speaking to The Fintech Times , he explains how the next wave of digital transformation in banking could reshape the core of financial institutions. Emerging tech: High-stakes opportunities The hype surrounding AI, blockchain and quantum computing continues to grow, and for good reason. ” Digital is no longer just about access.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Singapore FinTech Festival returned for its ninth annual edition, bringing together policy, finance and technology communities at the Singapore EXPO. Here’s our pick of the announcements made at Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. to broaden its merchant coverage network across Japan. .

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Instead, the company is focusing on its wallet business and blockchain platform Base to drive blockchain adoption by enabling local developers to create solutions for baht and peso stablecoins. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This move aims to reduce the cost and increase the speed of international money transfers by leveraging blockchain technology. Yellow Card, Africa’s largest licensed stablecoin on/off-ramp fintech, will also leverage PYUSD to facilitate transactions. ” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 31, 2025

Valued at $28.93billion in 2024 and set to hit $49.18billion in 2025, according to The Business Research Company , the blockchain market is thriving. While this growth is in part due to the success of the crypto industry, the blockchain industry is not dependent on crypto.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 21, 2025

W Chain , a top hybrid blockchain platform for global payments, has announced its partnership with NeurochainAI, a leader in decentralized AI development. The partnership will leverage the combined strength of both the companies to transform the global payment system by deploying amalgamation of AI and blockchain technologies.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Imperial College London will host a workshop on 26 March 2025, exploring the influence of AI, blockchain and quantum computing on the financial services industry. ” The post Disruptive Tech in Finance – AI, Blockchain and Quantum Computing at the Heart of London Event appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya , an AI-based fraud detection platform focused on identifying scams before they impact victims. By integrating Alterya’s tools with the Chainalysis blockchain data platform, the partnership seeks to improve fraud detection across digital payment systems.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Morgan (formerly Onyx) to enhance cross-border payment accuracy in Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong, This makes Nium the first fintech to provide data for validating bank account details in these markets. The integration with Nium Verify is powered by Liink, Kinexys’ blockchain-based platform.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Deutsche Bank has joined the extended Series B funding round for blockchain-based fintech firm Partior , bringing the total raised to US$80 million and marking the close of the round. Morgan, Standard Chartered, and Temasek, Partior uses blockchain technology to enable real-time clearing and settlement.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Fintech is playing a pivotal role in the economic growth of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. With advancements in payment systems, blockchain exploration, and digital currencies, these nations are harnessing technology to transform their financial landscapes and drive future development.

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Fintech News

MARCH 17, 2025

Fintech is transforming financial services across Asia at an unprecedented pace. With rapid digital adoption, evolving regulations, and AI-driven innovations, the region is at the forefront of global fintech growth. The Asia-Pacific fintech market is projected to reach USD $171.32 billion in 2025 and surge to USD $359.83

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Finovate

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Will fintech continue its M&A streak this week? We’ll be adding the latest fintech news throughout the week as the space evolves. UBS pilots new blockchain-powered payment system. Photo by Vlada Karpovich The post Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News appeared first on Finovate. Stay tuned to find out.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Global asset manager and Swiss bank UBS has developed and successfully piloted a blockchain-based payment solution, aiming to increase efficiency and transparency, as well as enable the programmability of money movements for corporate and institutional clients.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Nebraska’s Department of Banking and Finance has approved an application from blockchain-based financial service provider Telcoin to become the state’s first Digital Asset Depository Institution. The post Telcoin Bank Steps Closer to Becoming the First Regulated Crypto Bank in the US appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 6, 2025

Lastly, the podcast crew turned to the topic of blockchain as the UK digital assets industry has called for blockchain to receive the same treatment as AI. The trio explored how easy it is for fraudsters to misrepresent themselves, focusing in on the risks of family impersonation.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has partnered with Northern Trust and UOB to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative that uses blockchain technology to track green bond credentials. NUS, the first university in Singapore to adopt blockchain for ESG reporting, issued its third green bond in 2023.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) will now be able to disburse mobilisation advance payments to its main contractors with better transparency as a result of the multinational banking and financial services corporation, OCBC , integrating a blockchain-based conditional payments solution with its business banking platform.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

StraitsX, a digital asset payments infrastructure provider in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Ant International and superapp Grab to launch a new blockchain-based cross-border payment system. This collaboration follows an initial MOU signed at the 2023 Singapore Fintech Festival.

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Fintech News

JUNE 22, 2025

Through a partnership with Coinbase and Stripe, merchants can now accept Circle’s USDC stablecoin using Coinbase’s Base blockchain. Merchants also gain tools for transaction processing, refunds, and subscription management without needing blockchain expertise.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Tenity, a global innovation ecosystem and early-stage fintech investor, is expanding its focus on decentralised finance (DeFi) through its Incubation Fund II. Through its Incubation Fund II, Tenity invests in fintech and insurtech at the pre-seed and seed stage via accelerator programmes in Zurich, Singapore, and Tallinn.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 13, 2025

We often explore how fintechs are changing the banking and payments landscapes, and sometimes look into how their solutions are supporting financial inclusion and helping people develop healthy financial habits. No one would be surprised to learn that 99 per cent of fintech firms are established with one overarching priority: to make money.

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Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2025

In partnership with OKX, Mastercard is launching the OKX Card to give users more convenient access to digital funds and engage more people in blockchain applications. Jorn Lambert When it comes to blockchain and digital assets, the benefits for mainstream use cases are clear. said Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer at Mastercard.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It highlighted the potential for integrating blockchain technology with existing financial networks to improve the efficiency of fund subscription and redemption processes, which are traditionally hindered by manual procedures, delayed settlements, and limited transparency. said Jonathan Ehrenfeld, Head of Strategy, Swift.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, clarified that its USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is not yet launching. At launch, RLUSD will be integrated with both the XRP Ledger and the Ethereum blockchain, with future plans to expand its use across additional blockchains and the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 23, 2025

Through this collaboration, Paycode and Algorand will explore integrating public blockchain technology to strengthen digital identity systems, improve transparency, and unlock new models for delivering secure, inclusive payments at scale. “Paycode is already reaching some of the most difficult places to serve. .

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Fintech Review

MAY 4, 2025

The Ultimate Guide for Founders, CFOs, and Finance Teams Choosing the right fintech stack can make or break a company’s financial operations. Whether you are a B2B founder building a global marketplace, a CFO steering a SaaS scale-up, or a finance team tasked with managing complex payments, finding the best fintech tools is critical.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Global technology and innovation partner Zühlke took part in the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024, demonstrating its commitment to driving impactful change in the financial technology landscape. ” said Stefan Grasmann, Chief of Blockchain at Zühlke.

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