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Fintech & Ecommerce

Axis Bank Partners OPEN for Fully Digital Current Business Account

One of the largest private sector banks in India – Axis Bank – partnered with the digital banking enterprise, OPEN, to provide a fully native digital current account for its business customers

Blockchain & Crypto

Alameda and Federal Regulators Try Opposing Binance Purchase of Voyager Assets

Binance.US has been granted permission to proceed with the purchase of Voyager’s assets. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles in New York said that efforts will be made to expedite a U.S. national security review of the deal.  U.S. crypto lender Voyager Digital announced that it had filed for bankruptcy back in July, 2022. Voyager drew […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

BR-DGE Announces Three-Year Partnership with Visa

Through the partnership, BR-DGE will gain access to open network provided by Visa, expanding the scope of its digital commerce products

News

IDEX Biometrics Launches Second Biometric Payment Card Program in Turkey

IDEX Biometrics is accelerating the expansion of biometric payment cards in Turkey with a second regional bank

Blockchain & Crypto

Novogratz: DCG Crisis Won’t ‘Include a Lot of Selling’

Galaxy Digital Holdings CEO Mike Novogratz believes Digital Currency Group’s (DCG) ongoing crisis won’t affect crypto prices significantly

Science & Technology

60% of Card Payments in Europe are Contactless

European Central Bank (ECB) has conducted “Study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area (SPACE) 2022”, revealing the growth of contactless card payments in the EU

Finance & Economics

BNP Paribas Invests in Fintech

BNP Paribas has become the latest banking giant to invest in AccessFintech.

News

Revelator and Stripe to Develop NFT Payment Infrastructure

Revelator announced the beginning of a collaboration with Stripe to allow customers to use a credit card to purchase digital collectibles directly from artists.

Finance & Economics

Amazon to Open Buy with Prime to More Retailers

Amazon is increasing the availability of its Buy with Prime button.

Finance & Economics

U.S. Government Seizes SBF’s $465 Million in Robinhood Shares

Former CEO of FTX, the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange and hedge fund, filed a request to keep his shares of trading platform Robinhood, in order to pay legal fees. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has now seized the shares, valued at roughly $465 million, as the stake wasn’t part of the FTX bankruptcy estate.  Sam […]

Finance & Economics

Nebeus Crypto App Issues Its Debit Card

Nebeus, a financial app for crypto-holders, announced the launch of its first VISA-supported card.

Finance & Economics

Tulipshare Calls On PayPal to Stop Discriminatory Account Blocking

The creators of the Tulipshare mobile application called on PayPal to more transparent account blocking and provide non-discriminatory financial services to all users.

Reports

World Bank Cuts 2023 Global Growth Estimates

The World Bank’s latest “Global Economic Prospects” report predicts 2023 global growth to slow to 1.7% from the 3% expected six months ago

Finance & Economics

European Stocks Outperform US Peers

Typically lagging behind on the global market scene, European stocks have shown tremendous gains in the past couple of months, more than double the growth of their US counterparts

Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin Misconceptions Plague Peter Zeihan On Joe Rogan’s Podcast

American geopolitical strategist, speaker, and author of The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, Peter Zeihan had a lot to say about Bitcoin (BTC) on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. And the cryptocurrency community is seething. Of the 2 hour long podcast, geopolitical strategist and author Peter Zeihan […]

Society & Lifestyle

Questions to ask when getting an auto title loan with a lien

Getting an auto title loan with a lien is a valuable financial tool for borrowers who need quick cash for financial emergencies. However, you must understand what the loan entails, the terms of your loan, and other details before signing any documents. Here are some essential questions to ask when shopping around to ensure you […]