TymeBank (South Africa) and Moniepoint (Nigeria) surpassed $1 billion valuations by blending digital and physical banking models. TymeBank uses supermarket kiosks, while Moniepoint employs 200,000 agents...
In 2024, fintech accelerated digital adoption, with millions transitioning from cash to digital accounts, boosting financial inclusion and access to credit. Startups evolved, acquiring banking licenses,...
Openpay, founded in Mexico in 2013, offers secure, versatile payment solutions across Latin America. Backed by BBVA, it supports online and in-person transactions for SMEs and...
Despite fewer fintech deals in Latin America this year, investment volumes surged 73% to $2.6 billion across 174 deals, with average round values tripling. Regulatory advances...
MejorCDT revolutionizes Colombia's financial sector with innovative products like CDT-Flexible and CDT-Recargable, simplifying access to profitable investments. By eliminating bureaucratic and geographic barriers, the fintech has...
Deutsche Bank's Dama 2 project in Singapore develops an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed for regulated financial markets, integrating Zero Knowledge (ZK) technology. Unlike typical Layer...
The fintech sector shows signs of maturity in 2024, with fundraisings up 20% to €1.3B, led by insurtech (€440M) and B2B sectors like embedded finance and...
Crypto.com partners with Deutsche Bank to access advanced banking services, enhancing its global presence and reinforcing security and compliance. Deutsche Bank, with a strong track record...
FINRA’s cautious steps toward cryptocurrency integration mark a potential shift in traditional finance. Despite resistance from major banks fearing disruption to their business models, FINRA is...
Pennylane and Defacto have launched an innovative solution to address SMEs' cash flow challenges caused by late payments, which mobilize €15 billion annually in France. Their...