The birth of the artist was followed by its inevitable afterbirth – the critic. It is the critic who actually propels progress, contrary to popular belief that criticism is meant to hinder
In a major crackdown on illicit activities in the world of digital finance, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levied charges against crypto entrepreneur Richard Heart, whose real name is Richard
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Worldcoin, Sam Altman’s project to build an identity and financial network by giving away free crypto tokens to people who agree to get their irises scanned, has launched in several cities around
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The Federal Reserve has switched on its new instant payment system, FedNow, with 35 banks and credit unions onboard. The 35 early-adopting banks and credit unions are joined by the US Department
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Dutch neobank bunq has raised €44.5 million in growth capital at a €1.65 billion valuation, bringing its total funding for the year to €100 million. Current investors founder Ali Niknam, Pollen Street
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Navigating the expansive seas of fintech, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong have charted their course towards a future embellished with digital assets. This emergent triumvirate of innovative economies is setting
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Consumer fintech Salmon today announces it has secured a USD20MM venture loan from U.S. emerging-markets specialist investment firm Argentem Creek Partners, enabling Salmon to further scale its lending operations across the Philippines.
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Argentem Creek Partners (‘Argentem’), an emerging markets specialist investment firm, announces that it has been granted an In-Principle Approval (IPA) for a Financial Services Permission (FSP) on 20th June 2023 from the
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has implemented its sustainable finance regulatory framework today, marking an essential step towards accelerating the UAE’s transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. This framework comprises a broad
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In a recent development that marks a significant stride towards regulatory compliance in decentralized finance (DeFi), Polimec, a decentralized funding protocol built on Polkadot, has joined forces with Deloitte Switzerland. The collaboration
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As the Content Lead for the Inclusive FinTech Forum at Elevandi, I have had the privilege of helping shape the Forum’s content over the past five months. It’s an exciting time as
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