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South Korea Fines Global Banks for Illegal Naked Short Selling
Finance & Economics

South Korea Fines Global Banks for Illegal Naked Short Selling

South Korea has decided to impose a total fine of 26.5 billion won ($20.4 million) on two global investment banks and a local unit of an international company for involvement in naked short selling.

Bank of Japan Governor Signals Chance of Policy Shift
Finance & Economics

Bank of Japan Governor Signals Chance of Policy Shift

The governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, on Monday, December 25, stated that there is currently an increasing likelihood that the financial regulator’s inflation target will be reached, noting the possibility of making adjustments to the policy of the organization he heads.

China’s Biggest Banks Lower Deposit Rates
Finance & Economics

China’s Biggest Banks Lower Deposit Rates

China’s largest state-owned banks are reducing deposit rates for the third time since the beginning of this year.

Nigeria Removes Crypto Restrictions
Blockchain & Crypto

Nigeria Removes Crypto Restrictions

After almost two years of a comprehensive ban prohibiting local banks from engaging with digital currencies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the given restrictions, allowing lenders to open accounts for crypto firms.

Crypto Compensation Less Reliant on Tokens: Survey
Blockchain & Crypto

Crypto Compensation Less Reliant on Tokens: Survey

Those working in the crypto industry today are much more likely to receive job compensation in the form of equity than crypto tokens, unlike only a few years ago.

Registered Crypto Firms Surge 56% in Spain
Blockchain & Crypto

Registered Crypto Firms Surge 56% in Spain

Several international platforms, such as Revolut, Bitpanda, Crypto.com and Vivid, have joined the list of registered crypto providers in Spain in 2023.

Revolut Reports Revenue of More Than $1 Billion in 2022
Fintech & Ecommerce

Revolut Reports Revenue of More Than $1 Billion in 2022

The British fintech company Revolut reported that its revenue for 2022 amounted to $1.1 billion.

TNB Partners Sime Darby to Advance Malaysia’s Clean Energy Goals
Science & Technology

TNB Partners Sime Darby to Advance Malaysia’s Clean Energy Goals

Collaboration between Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and property developer Sime Darby Property Berhad aims to expand sustainable energy projects within Sime Darby Property’s Township developments.

Sustainable Tech Funding Stands Strong in 2023: Crunchbase
Science & Technology

Sustainable Tech Funding Stands Strong in 2023: Crunchbase

Despite a significant decrease in startup investment in most industries, sustainable tech funding managed to maintain the 2022 level on a global scale.

UK Inches Closer to Technical Recession
Finance & Economics

UK Inches Closer to Technical Recession

The United Kingdom’s economic system is currently on a path that could end in recession.

Visa and TECH5 to Promote Digital ID-Based Payments
Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa and TECH5 to Promote Digital ID-Based Payments

Visa announced the beginning of cooperation with the biometric company TECH5.

Yoti Receives Funding From HSBC
Fintech & Ecommerce

Yoti Receives Funding From HSBC

Digital identity company Yoti has received debt financing for 12.5 million pounds from HSBC and another 7.5 million pounds of convertible debt financing from existing shareholders.

Deloitte and Fintech Saudi to Launch Makken Program
Fintech & Ecommerce

Deloitte and Fintech Saudi to Launch Makken Program

Deloitte, a global professional services company, is currently implementing a partnership with Fintech Saudi.

Payoneer Introduces New Features to Small Business Growth
Fintech & Ecommerce

Payoneer Introduces New Features to Small Business Growth

Payoneer, a company operating in the financial technology industry, has announced new features that will enhance the quality of customer service and facilitate entrepreneurs’ access to the global economy.

EBL Launches Biometric Metal Card
Fintech & Ecommerce

EBL Launches Biometric Metal Card

Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL), headquartered in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, plans to issue the world’s first biometric metal IDEX Pay card.

Soum Raises $18 Million
Fintech & Ecommerce

Soum Raises $18 Million

The re-commerce platform Soum has announced that it has managed to raise $18 million to expand its operations in the Middle East and North Africa.