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General Catalyst Makes First Investment Into Saudi Arabia

General Catalyst, a Silicon Valley venture capital company, has made its first investment in Saudi Arabia.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Reflections from Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024: A PR Perspective

As Head of PR for Akurateco, a white-label payment solutions provider empowering businesses with customizable and secure payment infrastructures, I had the unique opportunity to represent our company at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024.

Articles

Google Pay vs Samsung Pay: A Comprehensive Review

In today’s rapidly evolving financial technology landscape, Samsung Pay and Google Pay have emerged as two of the most prominent players in digital transactions. These innovative platforms are at the forefront of a payment revolution, transforming the way millions of users worldwide conduct their day-to-day financial interactions. While the market offers a variety of digital […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Wealth Management Firms in US to Double AI Budgets

Projections indicate that AI will account for 37% of US wealth management firms’ IT spending in the next 3-5 years, up from 16%.

Blockchain & Crypto

Jack Dorsey’s Block to Focus More on Bitcoin Mining

Block (former Square), led by Jack Dorsey, is ramping up investments to expand its reach in small business services and bitcoin mining tools.

Fintech & Ecommerce

90% Payment Cards to Be Sustainable by 2029

It is expected that in mere five years, most of the payment cards issued by global payment providers will be made of sustainable materials such as recycled or bio-sourced PVC, recycled metal, and sustainably sourced wood.

Science & Technology

LightOn to Become Europe’s First Listed GenAI Startup

The French startup LightOn, which operates in the area of generative artificial intelligence, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) of shares on the Euronext Growth market in Paris.

News

Chipmaker Kioxia Files for IPO

Bain Capital-backed Kioxia filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares last Friday, November 8th.

News

PNC Bank Increases Investment in New Branch Locations

PNC Bank has increased the number of new branch locations and renovations that this financial institution intends to complete over the next five years.

Fintech & Ecommerce

GenWise Teams Up With Axis Bank to Bring UPI Payments to Senior Citizens in India

GenWise aims to empower India’s elderly population with the speed and convenience of UPI digital payments in its app-based online club for senior citizens.

Finance & Economics

China Announces $1.4 Trillion Debt Package

China on Friday, November 8, announced a five-year package of measures totaling 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion), designed to solve the debt problems of local governments.

News

Tesla Hits $1 Trillion Market Value

Tesla’s market capitalization indicator on Friday, November 8, breached the $1 trillion mark amid a sharp increase in the value of the company’s shares, which is due to the fact that its chief executive officer Elon Musk supported Donald Trump, who became the winner of the United States presidential election.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Ecobank & Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments for African Markets

Collaboration with Nium will allow Ecobank’s 32 million customers to access faster and more efficient international transactions without complex integrations.

Articles

What Should You Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Queens: Key Qualities and Considerations

Hiring a personal injury lawyer can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with an accident’s aftermath. Making the right choice is important to guarantee the best chance of receiving fair compensation. Focus on finding a lawyer with experience in handling cases like yours. This can significantly affect how your case is managed and the outcome you […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Share Energy Customers Can Top Up Energy Bills at PayPoint

Northern Ireland electricity supplier Share Energy partnered with PayPoint – a business offering a system for paying energy bills at local convenience stores.

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK Fintech Firm Wise Posts Jump in Profit

The United Kingdom-based fintech company Wise, which specializes in providing digital payment services to consumers, reported profit growth in the first half of the 2025 fiscal year.