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Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report
Finance & Economics

Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) has published its Annual Report for 2025, outlining a year of organisational growth, increased member engagement, and expanded activity across Scotland, London, and several African markets. The report highlights SABA’s work in supporting market access, advisory services, trade missions, and stakeholder engagement.

OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire
Finance & Economics

OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire

The OPEC Fund and the AfDB have partnered for nearly five decades, supporting some 120 projects across energy, transport, agriculture, water, health, education and financial sectors with US$1.5 billion in co-financing

Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles
Society & Lifestyle

Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles

Women remain underrepresented at all levels of the corporate ladder, particularly in senior leadership, where they hold just 29% of C-suite roles, according to McKinsey’s report. The report also highlights that women in entry-level positions are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI, which may contribute to a gap in real-world usage.

South Korea Considers Allowing Minor Corporate Crypto Investments
Blockchain & Crypto

South Korea Considers Allowing Minor Corporate Crypto Investments

After an almost nine-year ban on crypto investments, South Korea’s officials are reportedly preparing to review the legislation so that local registered firms may use up to 5% of their equity capital to buy digital assets and diversify their portfolios.

Bitget Launches TradFi Trading for All Users Following Beta Demand Surge
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitget Launches TradFi Trading for All Users Following Beta Demand Surge

Bitget has opened access to its traditional financial trading suite after a high-volume beta test demonstrated strong user interest.

Financial Habits Shaping Modern Consumers
Finance & Economics

Financial Habits Shaping Modern Consumers

It’s no secret that a growing number of people are rethinking their relationship with money. Some set aside part of their salary, others look for ways to cut everyday expenses, and some try their hand at investing. This is a response to reality: rising prices, economic changes, and a desire to feel grounded and secure. […]

Pluto Unveils AI Lending Platform for Private Markets
Fintech & Ecommerce

Pluto Unveils AI Lending Platform for Private Markets

Pluto has launched an AI-powered lending platform that lets investors borrow against private-market assets without selling them, aiming to unlock liquidity in one of finance’s most illiquid corners.

Hong Kong IPOs Set For a New Record to Surpass $40 Billion in 2026
Finance & Economics

Hong Kong IPOs Set For a New Record to Surpass $40 Billion in 2026

After regaining its ground as the world’s top IPO market, Hong Kong is readying to set new records, with $40 billion deal volume forecast for 2026 by PwC.

KuCoin Launches KIA AI to Revolutionize User Interaction and Crypto Insight
Blockchain & Crypto

KuCoin Launches KIA AI to Revolutionize User Interaction and Crypto Insight

KuCoin has rolled out KIA, its bespoke crypto-native AI assistant designed to make navigating digital asset markets faster, clearer, and more intuitive for all users.

Coinbase Aims to Scale “Everything Exchange” Concept in 2026
Blockchain & Crypto

Coinbase Aims to Scale “Everything Exchange” Concept in 2026

This year, crypto-focused Coinbase wants its platform to be a single place where people can trade many different types of assets in multiple formats, eventually turning into a superapp for investing and finance.

Italian Fintech System Overview 2025
Fintech & Ecommerce

Italian Fintech System Overview 2025

As 2025 is getting closer to the end, Italy’s Central Bank (Banca d’Italia) is wrapping up the state of the local fintech ecosystem.

Top Global Startup Funding Rounds: December 2025
Articles

Top Global Startup Funding Rounds: December 2025

Across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, startups secured billions in funding this December. Explore the top deals driving growth in AI, fintech, healthcare, robotics, and sustainable energy as we’re moving towards 2026.

New Amplify ETFs Offer Targeted Exposure to Stablecoin and Tokenization Themes
Blockchain & Crypto

New Amplify ETFs Offer Targeted Exposure to Stablecoin and Tokenization Themes

Investors who want exposure to specific blockchain use cases rather than cryptocurrency prices now have two new ETFs options from Amplify focused on stablecoins and asset tokenization.

How to Start Investing in Silver Coins on a Budget
Articles

How to Start Investing in Silver Coins on a Budget

Starting a silver investment plan doesn’t need to strain your budget. Silver is affordable, simple to learn, and lets beginners build positions gradually. Many new stackers choose government minted one ounce coins for their quality, liquidity, and easy resale. 

African Development Fund Secures Record $11B, Signalling Shift to Africa-Led Investment-Driven Growth
Finance & Economics

African Development Fund Secures Record $11B, Signalling Shift to Africa-Led Investment-Driven Growth

The African Development Fund has raised a historic $11 billion for its 17th replenishment, marking a decisive move toward African ownership and a new, investment-focused development model.