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

South African Fintech Ukheshe Acquires EFTCorp
News

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.

Goldman Sachs Increases Loan Facility to Hong Kong Fintech Firm FundPark
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.

Premium puzzle: Do health insurance premiums increase every year?
Articles

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.

China Actively Buys Chip Gear to Beat US Curbs
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.

Moody’s Negatively Characterizes Asia’s Sovereign Creditworthiness
Finance & Economics

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.

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

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.

India Is Among Top Fintech Cluster Hubs Globally
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.

Credit Agricole Acquires 7% Stake in Worldline
News

Credit Agricole Acquires 7% Stake in Worldline

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

Top 10 Agri-Fintech Startups in Africa
Fintech & Ecommerce

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 […]

Amazon Portfolio Reaches Over 500 Solar and Wind Projects Globally
Science & Technology

Amazon Portfolio Reaches Over 500 Solar and Wind Projects Globally

Amazon invested in more than 100 new solar and wind energy projects in 2023, expanding its portfolio to a size big enough to power 7.2 million U.S. homes annually.

Dataroid Raises $2 Million
Fintech & Ecommerce

Dataroid Raises $2 Million

Dataroid, a major player in the digital analytics and customer engagement industry, has announced that it has managed to raise $2 million in investment funds.

Fed Fines Chinese Bank ICBC
News

Fed Fines Chinese Bank ICBC

United States regulators have reported fines of about $32.4 million against the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Challenges to Fintech Development in Nigeria
Articles

Challenges to Fintech Development in Nigeria

Mass adoption of digital services in Nigeria is consistent with the growth of the local fintech industry. However, the immense potential of this segment cannot be fully revealed without overcoming a number of the regulatory and financial challenges.

Aldi Introduces App-Free Payments at Checkout-Free Store
Fintech & Ecommerce

Aldi Introduces App-Free Payments at Checkout-Free Store

Customers at the checkout-free concept Aldi store in London can now simply tap their contactless payment card or mobile phone at a barrier to enter the store.

Apple Offers Rivals Access to Mobile Payment Tech
News

Apple Offers Rivals Access to Mobile Payment Tech

Apple has offered to provide competitors with the opportunity to access its contactless payment transaction technology and interact with this development.