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.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech , discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. How does Almond FinTech ’s proprietary technology enhance the speed and transparency of cross-border transactions for financial institutions? Let’s dive in.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Its upcoming launch hopes to disrupt the $200billion stablecoin market and create a bridge between traditional finance and cryptocurrencies. 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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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Alterya, which launched in stealth mode, has collaborated with cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Block, along with financial institutions, to monitor over US$8 billion in monthly transactions across crypto and fiat systems.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Lunu Pay , a leader in Web3 payment solutions, is excited to announce its collaboration with Ingenico , a global innovator in payment acceptance and services, to bring cryptocurrency payments to physical retail stores.

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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. Today, fintech and digital innovations are becoming key drivers in their continued growth, each nation adopting its own approach to integrate these technologies into their economic sectors.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

However, the widespread adoption of smartphones, increased Internet penetration, and a booming startup ecosystem have broken down these barriers, fostering a thriving fintech landscape. Booming adoption of fintech Besides digital payments, other fintech innovations are also seeing increased usage and traction. rate in 2023.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Yellow Card, Africa’s largest licensed stablecoin on/off-ramp fintech, will also leverage PYUSD to facilitate transactions. ” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, Senior Vice President of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currencies, PayPal. ” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Shift4 , an integrated payments and commerce technology provider, has launched its new ‘Pay with Crypto’ offering, enabling merchants worldwide to accept cryptocurrency seamlessly for both e-commerce and POS. The post Shift4 Enables Global Merchants to Accept Crypto Payments With New Launch appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

The platform supports an extensive range of cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks, significantly broadening the global reach of payments. The post KuCoin Launches KuCoin Pay, a Merchant Solution Leading the Future of Crypto Payments appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Finovate

JULY 14, 2025

According to a report in Bloomberg, JP Morgan is going to make fintechs pay up if they want access to customer financial data. Check out this news and more in this week’s edition of Finovate’s Fintech Rundown ! Fighting words? Or just signs of what’s to come?

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The aim of this move is to utilise Tether’ open-source crypto wallet library to make cryptocurrency a mainstream payment method. The integration unlocks the full potential of cryptocurrencies like USD, Bitcoin, and others making them a practical and accessible payment option. Wagner, CEO of Rezolve Ai Daniel M.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This integration aims to improve the overall user experience and broaden the adoption of cryptocurrency for everyday purchases. Nemil Dalal We see great value in Triple-As integration, as it allows our customers to access a wider range of merchants who are already accepting cryptocurrency payments via Triple-A.

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Fintech News

JULY 8, 2025

A new whitepaper titled The Future of Global Payments & Fourth Generation Payment Networks (4GPN) has been jointly released by the Thunderbird School of Global Management and fintech firm Wiseasy. The global digital payments market is expected to grow from US$10.18 trillion in 2024 to US$32.07

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Cryptocurrency fraud is declining in Asia-Pacific (APAC), driven by advanced technology adoption and stricter regulatory oversight. In Singapore, innovation is supported by government-backed accelerators and initiatives such as the MAS Fintech Sanbox, which offers grants and controlled testing environments for fintech startups.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance. For more information on registration, please contact QUBE Events: info@qubevents.com The post The 19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Brings Top Industry Experts to Cyprus, Limassol this November!

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2025

AUSTRAC estimates nearly 150,000 transactions occur annually through these machines, moving around AU$275 millionwith about 99% of those transactions involving cash deposits for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Tether, and Ethereum. The agency said it will continue to monitor the sector and adjust regulatory measures as needed.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

According to a study by Bain & Company, Google, and Temasek, 53% of industry experts believe that consumer tech platforms, rather than pure-play fintechs, are more likely to drive disruption in financial services. In Southeast Asia, digital payment transactions are projected to exceed US$1 trillion by 2025.

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Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

Cryptocurrency payments, while still small, are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24% through 2030, and reach 2% of e-commerce transaction value. In contrast, traditional payment methods, including cash and payment cards, are expected to continue to decline.

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Finovate

JUNE 9, 2025

We’ll see if the fintech headlines can keep up this week! Legislation in California moves forward to give the state authority to seize unclaimed cryptocurrency assets held on exchanges after three years of inactivity. The dust is still settling in the wake of Circle’s “buzzy IPO” in the words of MarketWatch.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

Growth is driven by financial inclusion, fintech innovation, and regulatory reforms. Alternative Payments and Cryptocurrency Surge Credit and debit cards made up over 60% of transactions in 2023, but alternative methods are rising. Cryptocurrency adoption has doubled, surpassing 55 million in 2024. trillion by 2027.

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Finextra

JUNE 6, 2025

Solo turns data into reusable, verified credentials, enabling banks, fintech firms and cryptocurrency platforms to make smarter, faster decisions, without compromising privacy.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2025

Liv , the UAE-based digital bank launched by Emirates NBD , has launched a new crypto offering, enabling customers to trade cryptocurrencies within its mobile banking app. The post Emirates NBD’s Liv Unveils New Crypto Offering for UAE Customers in Mobile Banking App appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Kazakhstan, the world’s largest landlocked country, has enjoyed recent fintech growth and sits in a strong position to foster further success in the future. We take a look at the evolution of the fintech ecosystem in the country. There are also at least 200 fintechs currently operating in the country.

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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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The Fintech Times

APRIL 17, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 17 April 2025. Funding news Marshmallow , the UK fintech, has raised $90million worth of funding from Portage , BlackRock and Columbia Lake Partners.

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Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) have become a big part of todays evolving fintech landscape, as consumers seek faster, more convenient, and secure ways to pay. Cryptocurrency and BNPL : Cryptocurrency use in payments is projected to grow to $250 billion by 2030. By 2026, BNPL is expected to grow by 15% annually.

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Finovate

JUNE 30, 2025

Be sure to check with Finovate’s Fintech Rundown for the latest fintech news as the second half of 2025 gets underway in earnest! Cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken secures a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license in Ireland. A holiday-shortened week begins with Independence Day in the US celebrated on Friday.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, offer advantages in terms of transaction speed, cost efficiency, and accessibility compared to conventional payment rails. The bank intends to extend this service to individual clients by year-end.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In a public announcement, the FBI detailed that the malicious actors swiftly converted the stolen assets into bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, dispersing them across numerous blockchain addresses. Billion Crypto Heist appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

MARCH 9, 2025

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the addition of USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) stablecoins to its approved list of cryptocurrencies. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Thai SEC Adds USDC, USDT Stablecoins to Approved Crypto List appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech Review

MAY 6, 2025

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London , Checkout.com offers full-stack payment solutions that serve some of the largest e-commerce, fintech, and digital companies in the world. With a valuation once reaching $40 billion, Checkout.com became one of Europes highest-profile fintech success stories, even amid broader market corrections.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Rather than shying away from the complexities of the digital asset revolution, the city-state is actively embracing the potential of tokenisation and cryptocurrencies. Initiatives like the FinTech Regulatory Sandbox have fostered a culture of innovation by allowing companies to experiment with novel financial products and services.

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Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

Fiserv unveils stablecoin for banks Fintech giant Fiserv is making a crypto play, unveiling plans for a digital asset platform, including a stablecoin for financial institutions. Sponsored [New Whitepaper] PaaS, cloud and instant payments: Navigating the outsourcing question Share 1 1 Related Company Fiserv, Inc.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Miami-based fintech startup enabling Latino workers in the US to send money back to their families in Latin America via WhatsApp , Félix Pago is expanding its services to El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic following a new partnership with payments giant, Mastercard. And cryptocurrencies allow for that.”

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Collaboration between fintechs and traditional payment providers, alongside new market entrants, will drive innovation and competition into 2025. The report suggests that cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow, with ongoing transformations in payment infrastructure, including CBDCs and cross-border payments. and Brazil.

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