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Year: 2025
UK Crypto App Ziglu Enters Special Administration After Failing to Recover From Big Losses
Ziglu, a digital finance platform authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to issue electronic money and provide payment services in the UK, has entered […]
Crypto.com Explores Introducing Crypto Payments at Dubai Duty Free Locations
Cryptocurrency service provider Crypto.com has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Duty Free, a retailer operating in Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport and […]
G-Knot Prepares Launch of Biometric Crypto Wallet Backed by Finger Vein Authentication
G-Knot is preparing to launch a flagship crypto wallet that uses finger vein biometrics for authentication, a move the company says could eliminate the need […]
Women’s Wellbeing Disproportionately Impacted by Financial Wellbeing Gender Gap, Warns nudge
Women are also significantly more likely than men to report poor financial health (25 per cent vs 18 per cent), according to new findings from […]
Finmo Secures UK EMI Licence and Plans to Scale Embedded Finance Solutions
UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has approved fintech Finmo to operate as an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI), enabling it to offer a […]
Preparing for Digital Growth: Debenhams Group Partners With Mangopay to Simplify Payouts
Debenhams Group, the online retail powerhouse behind brands including Debenhams, PrettyLittleThing, boohoo, boohooMAN, and Karen Millen, is preparing for its next phase of digital marketplace […]
Nawy Acquires Majority Stake in SmartCrowd to Expand into GCC PropTech Market
Africa’s largest proptech company Nawy has made its first move into the Gulf region by acquiring a majority stake in Dubai-based SmartCrowd, a regulated platform […]
Amazon Payment Services Improves BNPL Offering for Merchants in MENA With Tamara Partnership
Customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are increasingly demanding payment methods that deliver both flexibility and transparency. To ensure they’re satisfied, Amazon […]
Australia Launches Major Tokenisation Pilot with Central Bank and Industry Players
Australia’s central bank and a government-backed research centre have selected 24 industry participants to trial digital settlement systems for tokenised assets, in a project exploring […]