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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tokenized deposits, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) represent pivotal innovations in digital finance, each distinguished primarily by their issuer: banks issue tokenized deposits; non-banks issue stablecoins; and central …

A panel of industry experts from HSBC, IBM and NatWest Group go beyond the hype to assess the current state of the AI landscape. Watch this on-demand webinar to explore: …

Paypers has published its Global Payments and Fintech Trends Report 2024, a comprehensive analysis of the evolving payments sector based on insights from payments and fintech experts worldwide. This year’s …

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are becoming a focal point in global finance, with various countries at different stages of development. In fact, 4 monetary authorities – the Bahamas, Eastern …

Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services are facing a pivotal year in 2024, particularly as related to evolving consumer preferences and regulatory challenges. While experts are predicting continued growth for BNPL solutions, they …

YC Group Partner Tom Blomfield stands out as the rare entrepreneur who has founded not one but two billion-dollar fintech startups. His journey, featured in the series Backstory, showcases the …