Tag: Financial Technology
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
Fintech funding and market size vary significantly across African countries, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt consistently leading in both venture capital and active market volume, followed by rapidly advancing markets like Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Gambia���. Funding Leaders: Nigeria, South Africa, and EgyptNigeria is the continent’s powerhouse, often drawing a third…
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Largest stolen credit card market shunned by cybercriminals after alleged “exit scam”
Yale Lodge – the largest dark web vendor of stolen credit cards – has suffered a mass exodus of both customers and stolen data suppliers after apparently stealing their funds. Though the vendor is still online and has blamed the issues on “technical difficulties”, it has been banned and removed from all high-profile cybercriminal forums…
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Feds Colluded With Big Banks to Spy on Americans’ Financial Transactions
The federal government conducted “broad,” “unjustified” surveillance of the private financial transactions of millions of Americans in the wake of events that took place on Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol, according to a report issued Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. The report…
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Revolut’s New UK Banking Licence: A Game-Changer in Fintech
Revolut, the largest fintech by valuation, has secured a UK banking licence after a three-year regulatory approval process. Granted by the Prudential Regulation Authority, the licence is in the mobilisation stage, allowing Revolut to build its operations under certain restrictions. This stage provides time to finalise IT infrastructure, governance, and risk management frameworks. Revolut can…
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BRICS has the potential to challenge the current “archaic” global financial architecture, says Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Speaking on the benefits of BRICS membership for African countries, including Ethiopia, which joined the bloc in January, Ambassador Nebiyu Tedla emphasized that engagement with BRICS should focus on advancing African countries’ own development agendas. “It is crucial for the African countries to ensure that any engagement with BRICS is aligned with their long-term economic…
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Fintech: Mexico leads as Fintech Hub, with Nubank expansion and Clip’s $100MM
Is Clip’s recent $100MM raise an early indicator of rebound for Mexico’s fintech sector? Clip’s New Funding and the Future of Fintech in Mexico Clip, a leading fintech company based in Mexico City and often compared to Square for its wide range of payment, financial, and commerce software and hardware solutions, announced a new $100 million…
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Who are the fintech leaders in Africa?
Who are the fintech leaders in Africa? Check out Sputnik Africa’s infographic to find out which countries are the ones with the most deals and the largest venture capital funds attracted by fintech startups in 2023.
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