The traditional ‘big bang’ approach to replacing a bank’s core systems is becoming obsolete, with 2025 marking a decisive shift towards pragmatic, phased modernisation strategies […]
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Gig Workers Rely on Smartphones as Critical Financial Lifeline in Emerging Markets
Millions of workers across emerging markets are increasingly dependent on the gig economy, yet they face a paradox: they are essential to the digital economy […]
DGLD Gold Token Makes Base Debut to Bridge Swiss Heritage with on-Chain Liquidity
Gold Token S.A. (GTSA), the tokenisation arm of MKS PAMP Group, has launched its flagship gold token, DGLD, on Base—Coinbase’s Layer 2 network—marking a significant […]
Central Bank of Liberia Launches Inclusive Instant Payments System Powered by Mojaloop
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in collaboration with the Mojaloop Foundation, ThitsaWorks, and The AfricaNenda Foundation, has launched the Liberian Inclusive Instant Payments System […]
Starling Group Revs its Engine with Hiring Spree and New London HQ
Engine by Starling, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arm of Starling Group, has opened a new dedicated headquarters in the City of London as it gears up […]
Luno and AltSchool Africa Launch Africa’s Largest Crypto Education Initiative for 15,000 Nigerians
Luno, a global cryptocurrency investment platform, has partnered with AltSchool Africa, an accredited alternative education provider, to deliver fully funded crypto education to 15,000 Nigerian […]
UK Retailers Race to Adopt ‘Agentic AI’ for Payments Despite Infrastructure and Liability Gaps
Almost half of the UK’s top retailers are already investing in “agentic AI” to revolutionise their payment systems, yet only a small fraction possess the […]
Why is Visa Expanding USDC Settlement to the US Market?
Visa launches stablecoin settlement in US as Cross River Bank and Lead Bank become first American institutions to settle in Circle’s USDC Read More
Monzo to Acquire Digital Mortgage Broker Habito in Push for ‘Super App’ Status
Leading digital bank Monzo has announced its agreement to acquire Habito, the UK’s leading digital mortgage broker. This strategic move, which marks Monzo’s first ever […]
What is Klarna’s Agent Protocol Doing for Agentic Commerce?
Swedish payments firm Klarna introduces its Agentic Product Protocol, giving AI systems access to structured data on 100 million products across 12 markets Read More