Kurv Launches All-in-One Merchant App With Tap to Pay on Android
Kurv, a U.S. merchant payments provider, is making payments faster and simpler for small businesses with the launch of its new all-in-one Kurv Merchant App.
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AWS Pushes Into the AI Agent Economy With Major Infrastructure and Autonomy Upgrades
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a powerful combination of next-generation AI chips and autonomous software agents, marking one of its most significant steps yet toward building a fully intelligent cloud ecosystem.
Mauritian Startup Black Swan Takes Top Prize at MEST Africa Challenge 2025
A new wave of data-driven fintech innovation took center stage in Cape Town as Black Swan claimed the top spot at the MEST Africa Challenge 2025, highlighting how credit intelligence is reshaping financial inclusion across the continent.
KAST Unveils KAST Pay to Supercharge Global Stablecoin Payments
As cross-border digital payments surge worldwide, KAST’s new KAST Pay and Global Payouts features aim to solve one of fintech’s biggest bottlenecks: moving money instantly between crypto and traditional banking rails.
New Research Warns: Data Streaming Can Power AI As Well As Hold It Back
New industry research reveals that while data streaming is becoming essential for AI workloads, quality and scalability gaps are creating serious friction for large enterprises.
Sierra Leone Secures Major Boost as Baomahun Gold Project Locks In $330M Financing
A landmark $330 million financing package for Sierra Leone Baomahun Gold Project signals one of the country’s most significant steps yet toward unlocking the full economic potential of its gold industry.
CoinEx Launches Dual Investment, Offering High-Yield Crypto Opportunities
CoinEx has officially launched its Dual Investment product, providing cryptocurrency users with new ways to potentially earn high yields through dual-currency settlement strategies.
ABHI and KABi Launch Instant Wage Access for Saudi Employees
ABHI and KABi have partnered to bring Earned Wage Access (EWA) to employees in Saudi Arabia, offering instant access to earned salaries and boosting financial flexibility.
OCBC Unlocks China’s QR Economy With Landmark Cross-Border Payment Upgrade
OCBC is set to become the first Singapore bank to let customers scan and pay virtually any major merchant QR code in mainland China, marking a breakthrough in seamless cross-border payments.
Nigeria: African Development Bank Group Provides $500 Million Loan to Support Economic Governance and Energy Transition
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to finance the second phase of its Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme, aimed at accelerating energy sector reforms, improving fiscal management, and fostering an investment-friendly environment across the Federation.
Cegid Finalizes Agreement to Acquire Shine, Expanding Its Reach in Digital Financial Services
Cegid has taken a decisive step to strengthen its position in the small-business technology market by entering a definitive agreement to acquire Shine, one of France’s leading digital banking platforms for freelancers and micro-enterprises.
Citi Strengthens Asia FX Leadership With Strategic Talent Push
The global bank Citi is making a major push, bolstering its foreign exchange (FX) business across Asia with a fresh wave of senior hires and renewed focus on corporate and institutional clients.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement Across CEMEA Through Strategic Partnership with Aquanow
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is taking another significant step toward modernizing cross-border money movement via blockchain rails, striking a stablecoin partnership with Aquanow.
Paysend and JetBlue Turn Money Transfers Into Travel Rewards for the Dominican Diaspora in the U.S.
Sending money home just got more rewarding, as Paysend and JetBlue airline collaborate to help their U.S.-based customers earn travel rewards when transferring money to the Dominican Republic.
Credolab Introduces Income Prediction Model to Expand Fair Credit Access Without Verified Income Data
The new Income Prediction Model from Credolab requires no personally identifiable information, financial history, or documents, enabling lenders to assess creditworthiness even when traditional income data is unavailable.
French All-in-One Accounting Platform Pennylane Officially Launches in Germany With Its First International Office
French fintech Pennylane has officially launched its operations in Germany, marking its first international expansion and a major milestone in the company’s evolution. The move establishes Germany as Pennylane’s first office outside France, supported by a plan to hire 100 employees to build local teams across product, operations, support, and sales.
