Nina Bobro

Financial Sector Under Spotlight: Tech Failures and Compliance Gaps Trigger Scrutiny Across Major Firms
Fintech & Ecommerce

Financial Sector Under Spotlight: Tech Failures and Compliance Gaps Trigger Scrutiny Across Major Firms

Global financial services are facing intensified regulatory pressure after a series of high‑profile control failures exposed weaknesses in risk management, compliance and cybersecurity across leading players in digital payments, banking and crypto trading.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Is Almost Here: Smarter AI, New Privacy Tricks and a Dual-Chip Comeback
Science & Technology

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Is Almost Here: Smarter AI, New Privacy Tricks and a Dual-Chip Comeback

With Galaxy Unpacked just days away, Samsung Electronics is getting ready to unveil its much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup. What to expect from it? Faster chips or better cameras? Sure, that too. But this year, Samsung is specificlly doubling down on AI, visible privacy features and a reshaped performance strategy.

Beyond Cards and Wallets: eBay Shoppers in UK Can Now Use Pay by Bank While E-Commerce Giant Invests in TrueLayer
Fintech & Ecommerce

Beyond Cards and Wallets: eBay Shoppers in UK Can Now Use Pay by Bank While E-Commerce Giant Invests in TrueLayer

eBay has rolled out a Pay by Bank payment option at checkout for UK buyers, who increasingly turn to open banking payments, through a strategic partnership with TrueLayer platform that processes over 40% of open banking transactions in the country.

Gold and Silver Rebound After January Rout as Safe-Haven Demand Returns Among Tariffs Pressure
Finance & Economics

Gold and Silver Rebound After January Rout as Safe-Haven Demand Returns Among Tariffs Pressure

Gold and silver prices climb significantly higher on February 23 after January’s sharp sell-off, supported by a weaker dollar, renewed safe-haven demand and shifting investor sentiment.

The Sixth Edition of The Digital Uzbekistan International PLUS-Forum Will Be Held in Tashkent
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Sixth Edition of The Digital Uzbekistan International PLUS-Forum Will Be Held in Tashkent

The International PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan will be held in Tashkent on May 19-20, 2026. This is the largest event in Central Asia dedicated to the digital transformation of public services, the financial sector, payment infrastructure, and the development of the fintech ecosystem.

Worldline Scales “One Commerce” After UK Debut Ahead of EuroShop 2026 Showcase
Fintech & Ecommerce

Worldline Scales “One Commerce” After UK Debut Ahead of EuroShop 2026 Showcase

Worldline expands its unified commerce platform after initial launch in the UK and prepares to present One Commerce at EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf, highlighting its omnichannel payment integration and multi-acquirer capabilities.

Mark Zuckerberg on the Hot Seat: Is Social Media to Blame for Teen Mental Health Crisis?
Society & Lifestyle

Mark Zuckerberg on the Hot Seat: Is Social Media to Blame for Teen Mental Health Crisis?

Explore the latest on Zuckerberg’s testimony in the federal trial on social media and mental health, what science says about the impact of social media use and youth well-being, and tips for safer social media habits.

Revolut Inches Closer to UAE Launch: Could Q1 2026 See Its Middle East Debut?
Fintech & Ecommerce

Revolut Inches Closer to UAE Launch: Could Q1 2026 See Its Middle East Debut?

Revolut might reportedly be entering the UAE as early as Q1 2026, marking its second non-European market after Mexico. The company has ramped up hiring and team operations, with future plans for additional banking licences in international markets including the US.

Nexo Returns to U.S.: A Comeback Shaped by Compliance or Deregulation?
Blockchain & Crypto

Nexo Returns to U.S.: A Comeback Shaped by Compliance or Deregulation?

After a three-year absence, crypto lender Nexo has officially returned to the United States, marking one of the most closely watched re-entries in the American digital asset sector. Many investors wonder if this comeback was made possible because crypto laws and policies in the country softened, or because Nexo restructured how it operates to fit […]

India Extends UPI One World Pilot for International Visitors at AI Impact Summit 2026: Does It Signal Global Rollout?
Fintech & Ecommerce

India Extends UPI One World Pilot for International Visitors at AI Impact Summit 2026: Does It Signal Global Rollout?

India has temporarily broadened access to UPI One World for international visitors this month but the implications for global rollout may be more modest than headlines suggest.

Anthropic Replaces Claude’s Default AI Model Making It Faster, Cheaper, and Built for Scale
Science & Technology

Anthropic Replaces Claude’s Default AI Model Making It Faster, Cheaper, and Built for Scale

Anthropic has upgraded the core engine behind its Claude AI tools, promising faster performance and lower costs without raising prices.

Uber’s Double Play: Expanding Into New Countries and Dumping $100M Into Robotaxi Charging Network
Science & Technology

Uber’s Double Play: Expanding Into New Countries and Dumping $100M Into Robotaxi Charging Network

In a bold push to grow both its global delivery footprint and its autonomous mobility infrastructure, Uber is launching services in multiple European markets while committing over $100 million to build charging hubs for self-driving vehicles.

Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars
Blockchain & Crypto

Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars

A new global survey shows stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond speculative assets into everyday financial use, including paychecks and daily spending, according to a research commissioned by London-based payments firm BVNK.

Dutch Fintech Quantoz Taps Visa to Turn Digital Tokens Into Everyday Payments
Blockchain & Crypto

Dutch Fintech Quantoz Taps Visa to Turn Digital Tokens Into Everyday Payments

Utrecht-based fintech Quantoz Payments B.V. has partnered with global card network Visa Inc. in a move that could accelerate the real-world use of regulated stablecoins across Europe.

26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (East Africa Edition)
Events

26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (East Africa Edition)

Date: 11 March 2026Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, Nairobi, KenyaHost: International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)Event Type: Conference & Awards Ceremony

Meta Considers Pulling Off Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses While Activists Are Busy With Political Turmoil
Science & Technology

Meta Considers Pulling Off Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses While Activists Are Busy With Political Turmoil

Internal memos show that Meta is planning to seeze the moment of a “dynamic political environment” to bring their long-standing facial recognition feature to smart glasses without civil society groups protesting its ethics.

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