BFC Bulletins Monthly News Digest

Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies According to MHP Group, more …

Global demand for cryptocurrencies is on the rise. Explore cryptocurrency growth across the globe in this quick-hitter infographic. [Across the top]: 562 million total cryptocurrency owners globally 8% of the …

The Basel Committee has published its Digitalization of Finance report on the implications of digital finance for banks and supervision. Building on a 2018 report, it highlights benefits and risks …

The Fintech Times has released its 2024 report on the Middle East and Africa (MEA) fintech landscape. This fourth edition provides an in-depth analysis of the region’s diverse economies, focusing …

Thanks to the great work of the Techpression team, we’re able to take a look inside the Regtech Africa 2024 Conference & Awards. Click to watch: An excerpt from BFC …

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing USD 5 million in Sturgeon Capital’s new venture fund, which targets fintech, agritech, healthtech and edtech startups in Central Asia. The fund aims …

Brett Magrath, chief product officer at the US-based Chipper Cash, discusses how the fintech’s payment and business solutions are bridging the inclusivity gap in Africa’s fast-changing financial landscape.   Kazakhstan’s …

Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies According to Statista, the total …

A recent Deutsche Bank survey of more than 3,600 consumers indicates a decline in consumer skepticism toward cryptocurrencies. In particular, 52% of survey respondents believe that cryptocurrencies will become “an …

A recent study by Juniper Research predicts a significant increase in global banking-as-a-service (BaaS) revenue, from USD 36.4 billion this year to an expected growth of 158% by 2028. The …

A recent survey by the National Bank of Kazakhstan has revealed that 31% of the country’s financial market participants are already using artificial intelligence (AI), with the highest adoption rate …

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published a new report analyzing the regulatory landscape for stablecoins in seven jurisdictions. The Stablecoins: Regulatory Responses to Their Promise of Stability report …

A recent Capgemini report reveals that less than 10% of retail banks globally have a viable roadmap for implementing generative artificial intelligence (AI) at scale. In particular, the study shows …

A recent IFC survey involving 114 fintech firms in emerging markets explored how these firms view financial inclusion for women. The Her Fintech Edge: Market Insights for Inclusive Growth report …

Open banking and digital wallets are having a transformative impact on the MENA region’s fintech sector. Open banking, which allows third-party providers to access banking data through APIs, combined with …

WATCH VIDEO Crypto Canvas explores key questions many still have about the digital euro, including: How the digital euro will enhance financial inclusion and accessibility What technical infrastructure and security …

The venture capital market in the Central Asia and Caucasus (CCA) region is experiencing rapid growth, outpacing Nordic countries by 5.5 times in recent years. Key research partners including RISE …

Stay up-to-date on all the latest FinTech news and information from around the world in the BFC FinTech Monitor. Around the World #Reports and Studies Visa’s Biannual Threats Report highlights that fraudsters …

A recent report released by financial management solution Qonto highlights the trend of European SMEs (particularly those in Germany, Italy and Spain) to invest in technology and digitalization, especially AI …

Greenwashing has become a significant concern, with a 2022 Google Cloud report indicating that 58% of executives believe their companies exaggerate environmental impacts. Despite efforts to eliminate greenwashing, Ivalua’s research …