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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

The fintech unicorns in Asia are moving to reshape the very fabric of how people and businesses interact with money. From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation.

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India in Talks to Forge New Cross-Border Payment Linkages, Says RBI

Fintech News

India’s initiatives are also closely tied to its exploration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The central bank views digital currencies as a cost-effective tool for trade settlements, remittances, and other financial transactions, though comprehensive testing is necessary before widespread implementation.

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Keepz Facilitates Digital Currency Payment Option for Taxes in Georgia

The Fintech Times

Georgian fintech Keepz has collaborated with the Georgian Revenue Service to make digital currencies a payment option for taxes. Keepz was the first fintech in Georgia to acquire an open banking licence and integrate cryptocurrency payments into tax collection.

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Empowering Financial Institutions: An Interview with the CEO of Almond FinTech

Fintech Review

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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Bahamas Launches Digital Sand Dollar; Adds To Rise Of Central Bank Digital Currencies

PYMNTS

But the race is still on for central banks to develop their own digital versions of fiat to take their place alongside bills and coins. To that end, the Bahamas may stand out as an epicenter of sorts for the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). million) of digital currency to 50,000 people chosen by lottery.

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Exploring Digital Currencies Across the Middle East and Africa in 2024

The Fintech Times

This month, The Fintech Times is focusing on the world of digital assets. The idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency has been slowly dispelled, as new use cases emerge and are rapidly adopted across the globe. But digital currencies are far from irrelevant.

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Fintech in the Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan & Georgia

The Fintech Times

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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