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Science & Technology

ElevenLabs Raises $80 Million for AI Projects

The startup ElevenLabs, which uses artificial intelligence software to replicate voices in more than 20 languages, has conducted a new round of funding.

News

World Bank Aims to Surpass $40 Billion Climate Funding Goal Next Year

The World Bank Group – the biggest provider of climate finance to developing countries – is now aiming for 45% of all financing to go toward climate projects by 2025.

Society & Lifestyle

Coveted Turkish Apartment for Sale: Your Gateway to Mediterranean Living

Exploring the Turkish Real Estate Market If you’re considering investing in international real estate, the Turkish market is undoubtedly worth exploring. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and a growing economy, Turkey has become a hotspot for property investors from around the world.

Finance & Economics

Open Banking Expo Canada

Open Banking Expo is back with three stages of searingly-hot content on the future of consumer-driven banking following November’s Fall Statement, which outlined the introduction of an Open Banking framework in Canada in 2024.

Blockchain & Crypto

The Dark Side of Crypto Gaming: Exposing the Risks of Crypto Games and Payments

Crypto gaming’s appeal is undeniable, offering advantages like reduced fees and enhanced security. However, its decentralized nature poses challenges, especially in the U.S. where regulatory oversight struggles to keep pace.

Blockchain & Crypto

Fox’s Verify to Weed Out AI-Generated Media Stories

Fox Corp has released its blockchain-powered tool, Verify, to weed out media stories generated by artificial intelligence. Project Polygon was formed with one goal in mind: to “Verify” or authenticate bona fide articles and images in the hopes of weeding out deepfakes.

Fintech & Ecommerce

South African Fintech Ukheshe Acquires EFTCorp

Ukheshe International, a South African fintech enablement partner and EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) will continue to operate as separate entities and maintain their respective brand identities after the acquisition.

News

Goldman Sachs Increases Loan Facility to Hong Kong Fintech Firm FundPark

Hong Kong-based fintech startup FundPark, which specializes in providing trade finance to small and medium-sized enterprises, announced that it managed to raise $500 million from Goldman Sachs.

Society & Lifestyle

Premium puzzle: Do health insurance premiums increase every year?

The uncertainty surrounding premium fluctuations often confuses policyholders. The burning question persists: Do health insurance premiums increase every year? Though, health insurance serves as a financial protection in times of medical need, understanding the factors driving these increases sheds light on this premium puzzle and ensures a balance between comprehensive coverage and affordability.

Science & Technology

China Actively Buys Chip Gear to Beat US Curbs

In 2023, there was a significant increase in the volume of imports of equipment necessary for the production of microcircuits to China.

News

Moody’s Negatively Characterizes Asia’s Sovereign Creditworthiness

Moody’s Investors Service has made a negative outlook on the sovereign creditworthiness of the Asia-Pacific region, citing factors such as the slowdown in China’s economic growth, risks associated with the current state of affairs in the sphere of geopolitics, and tight funding as the reasons for this point of view.

News

Microfinance Startup FinAGG Raises $11M From Tata Capital, BlueOrchard

Indian fintech FinAGG has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by BlueOrchard and Tata Capital to improve financing access for millions of Indian MSMEs.

Fintech & Ecommerce

N26 Rolls Out Stock & ETF Trading

German online bank N26 has launched the long-anticipated Stock and ETF trading product that will allow its customers to buy and sell stocks and ETFs in-app for 0.90 EUR per trade.

Fintech & Ecommerce

India Is Among Top Fintech Cluster Hubs Globally

The World Economic Forum emphasised the role of thriving fintech hubs hosting clusters of fintech corporate headquarters and providing significant operating markets such as Singapore, the UK, the US, Mexico and India for the global growth of the fintech industry.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Credit Agricole Acquires 7% Stake in Worldline

Credit Agricole announces a minority stake acquisition in Worldline expanding on their exclusive strategic long-term partnership.

Articles

Top 10 Agri-Fintech Startups in Africa

Global stability largely depends on the food security and prosperity of the population. To reduce poverty levels and provide economic security to the dwellers of rural areas, the agriculture sector needs to be properly financed and get access to quality financial services. Agri-fintech startups serve exactly this purpose. In Africa, the need for agri-fintech services […]