The American startup Airfox represents a new opportunity in banking, especially for those without bank accounts in emerging markets. The service allows users to make purchases and transfer money while …
Read More »Converse Bank launches new mobile application
Yerevan-based Converse Bank has introduced its free-to-use mobile application called Converse Mobile, which allows customers to manage their accounts at any time of day from anywhere in the world. Using …
Read More »Sberbank and Alfa-Bank make first Russian bank transfer using blockchain technology
Sberbank and Alfa-Bank have made the first banking payment transaction in Russia using blockchain technology. On November 28, 2017, Megafon transferred RUB 1 million from an account with Alfa-Bank to …
Read More »British “neobank” Revolut expands to include cryptocurrencies
British company Revolut is working to ensure that its customer can buy and store cryptocurrencies in their accounts. The company was initially created to allow customers to easily exchange traditional …
Read More »Russia ranks third in Fintech activity use
According to a survey conducted by audit and consulting company EY, Russia is third among the top 20 largest world markets in terms of the penetration of financial and technological …
Read More »Digitalization changing how finance works in Kazakhstan
In an increasingly digital world, people are expecting more from the technologies they use every day, and customers are increasingly becoming “hybrid”, i.e. using both online and offline solutions. As …
Read More »Terabank’s e-banking just got more convenient
For many Georgians, banking just became a little easier via ebanking.ge. The site, operated by Terabank, has been redesigned with a new interface and system that now allows users to …
Read More »New project to boost access to digital finance
The ‘Electronic and Digital Financial Services’ project is being launched by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to boost financial inclusion in Azerbaijan by improving access to digital financial services for …
Read More »Humo launches revolutionary mobile application
The microcredit deposit organization Humo has launched its mobile application, Humo Online. The service provides access to bank accounts, transfers and payments as well as allows for the monitoring of …
Read More »New version of Unibank Mobile has been launched
Unibank has launched a new version of its Unibank Mobile application for iOS and Android tablets. This last version adds few more functionalities to the previous version. Now the application …
Read More »BLender secures E-Money license in Lithuania, paving way to Europe
BLender, an Israeli-based lending platform active in Italy, Israel and Lithuania, is planning to expand its operations to two additional Baltic countries and Southeast Asia this year. BLender funds loans …
Read More »VTB Bank deploys 5,000 quick pay terminals in Georgia
VTB Bank’s express money transfer system now includes Nova quick payment terminals. All across Georgia, five thousand Nova terminals have been placed, allowing money to be sent within minutes. Transfer …
Read More »First payments through Telegram Messenger in Kazakhstan
Digital-only B1NK, part of Capital Bank Kazakhstan, has unveiled the region’s “first” chat and payments bot – using Telegram Messenger. Gani Uzbekov, CEO, Capital Bank Kazakhstan, confirms that people of …
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