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Juicyway Emerges From Stealth With $3m Pre-seed to Revolutionise Cross-border Payments for Africans

Fintech Finance

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and a key leader in building compliance for Cash App. By leveraging innovative stablecoin technology, theyre leapfrogging outdated infrastructure to create a seamless, efficient, and inclusive cross-border payment system that reshapes how Africans connect with the global economy.

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Waza Launches Lync, a Multi-Currency Banking Platform With Global Payment Rails for Emerging Market Businesses

Fintech Finance

Funds held in these accounts are FDIC-insured, giving businesses the confidence to explore new markets and take on new opportunities. The first step for Waza was providing competitive foreign exchange (FX) and cross-border payments for businesses.

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Ripple launches USD-denominated stablecoin with global partners and enhanced compliance

The Payments Association

RLUSD is ideal for financial use cases and allows institutions to: Facilitate instant settlement of cross-border payments. Access liquidity for remittance and treasury operations. Seamlessly integrate with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

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How Financial Institutions Can Combat Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Fi911

The FDIC and OCC have increased enforcement actions related to BEC, with penalties reaching millions for systemic failures. International law enforcement partnerships become crucial for cross-border transfers. Reputational damage proves harder to quantify but lasts longer. Customer communication demands careful balance.

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Tokenized Deposits vs. Stablecoins: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Finovate

Unlike fiat held at a traditional financial institution, however, they are not FDIC-insured. Speaking of regulation, FDIC insurance is a key differentiator between stablecoins and tokenized deposits. Stablecoins currently operate in a developing regulatory environment and, importantly, they do not offer deposit insurance such as FDIC.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 10/04

The Fintech Times

Sokin plans to enhance global payments at Excel by streamlining cross-border transactions, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs. Fintech specialist Sokin has become the official global payments partner of Excel London. Additionally, online payments to the venue will be powered by Sokins e-commerce gateway.

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Navigating the Shift: Four Key Financial Policy Changes Under the New Administration

Finovate

This may present opportunities for banks and fintechs to engage in the stablecoin economy, especially when it comes to cross-border transactions and digital payments. Today, the Wall Street Journal exclusively reported that the Trump administration is also considering folding the FDIC into the Treasury Department.