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🐘 India 🇮🇳 overtakes China 🇨🇳 to become Asia's leading fintech market by deal volume Paid Members Public
🐘 India 🇮🇳 overtakes China 🇨🇳 to become Asia's leading fintech market by deal volume A standout case is Cashfree, an Indian payments startup that processes over $80 billion USD in transactions annually. This quarter, the company closed one of Asia’s largest fintech deals, securing $53 million USD in a
🐒 Ghana 🇬🇭: Digital asset regulation framework set for September 2025 Paid Members Public
🐒 Ghana 🇬🇭: Digital asset regulation framework set for September 2025 The bill aimed at regulating digital assets in Ghana is currently under parliamentary review and is expected to take effect in September 2025. The Bank of Ghana will lead the regulatory process for the country's crypto ecosystem. ▶️ The central
⚡️Northern Europe and Estonia 🇪🇪 develop offline card payment systems Paid Members Public
⚡️Northern Europe and Estonia 🇪🇪 develop offline card payment systems Finland 🇫🇮, Sweden 🇸🇪, Norway 🇳🇴, Denmark 🇩🇰, and Estonia are working on initiatives to safeguard card payments in the event of connectivity disruptions. ▶️ Since card transactions typically rely on uninterrupted access to international networks, these governments are developing solutions that enable encrypted transaction data
💣 U.S. 🇺🇸: Banks get green light to custody and trade cryptocurrencies Paid Members Public
💣 U.S. 🇺🇸: Banks get green light to custody and trade cryptocurrencies The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, has authorized financial institutions under its supervision to engage in cryptocurrency operations on behalf of their clients and to outsource related services. ➡️ The
👀 Crypto in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬: National Investment Agency signs MoU with Binance Paid Members Public
👀 Crypto in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬: National Investment Agency signs MoU with Binance The National Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic has signed a strategic memorandum with Binance, in line with recent legislative reforms pushed by President Sadyr Japarov and the development of the digital som project. 1️⃣ The agreement aims to enhance
📢 Europe: UK neobank Revolut connects to the Bitcoin network via Lightspark Paid Members Public
📢 Europe: UK neobank Revolut connects to the Bitcoin network via Lightspark Revolut has announced its integration with the decentralized Lightning payment network, using infrastructure developed by Lightspark based on the UMA protocol. This partnership will enable instant BTC transfers with minimal fees, within the open ecosystem known as the "
⚡️United Kingdom 🇬🇧: strict crypto regulation is on the horizon Paid Members Public
⚡️United Kingdom 🇬🇧: strict crypto regulation is on the horizon The UK is developing new legislation for digital assets in collaboration with the United States. While the European Union has already implemented its MiCA framework, the British government has emphasized that the U.S. experience in this space serves as a
Brazil 🇧🇷: #PIX transfers under threat from malware called BRats Paid Members Public
Brazil 🇧🇷: #PIX transfers under threat from malware called BRats Kaspersky has issued a warning about a new malware strain specifically designed for Android devices — the most common platform for payments and transfers using PIX. ➡️ The name “BRats” is derived from “BR” (Brazil) and “ATS,” which stands for Automated Transfer System.