03/21/2022
If a CBDC is used outside of its jurisdiction successfully, this could lead to a local currency losing its function as a medium of exchange, unit of account, storage of value and eventually raises financial stability risks.
03/21/2022
Unit of Egypt’s largest bank invests in fintech
Worldwide, there has been rising interest in fintech and last-mile-delivery African startups to capitalize on the massive number of individuals without bank accounts in the continent.
03/21/2022
This programme is currently offered by MAF, Careem, and Emirates Catering to their employees.
03/18/2022
The Cairo-based venture capital invests in fintech and fintech-enabled startups
03/17/2022
The exchange, which is backed by Al Waha partner funds VentureSouq and Middle East Venture Partners and 500 Startups, raised $110 million in a Series B round co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Paradigm, the largest crypto fund in the world.
03/17/2022
Property tycoon to develop facilities in Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East
03/17/2022
Enterprise Ireland is proactive in supporting its Fintech sector to thrive and be competitive globally.
03/17/2022
The benefits of digital adoption will also lead to a surge in new jobs, lender says
03/16/2022
Saxo Bank launches new SaxoInvestor platform for GCC region
Platform offers access to Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptocurrencies and Managed Portfolios supported by a wealth of information and analysis
03/16/2022
A total of 5,684 transactions worth $210bn were signed last year amid growing interest in subsectors such as payments and blockchain
03/16/2022
In the next couple of months, there will be greater understanding about the future focus of QCB.
03/16/2022
IFX launched the “Nomination Program” which allows crypto traders to ensure their assets are secure and passed on to their beneficiaries in case of uncertain circumstances
03/16/2022
New Client Engineering teams will deliver an enhanced client experience focused on co-creation, technical eminence and speed
03/15/2022
The UAE is the third-largest crypto market in the region, trailing Turkey and Lebanon, according to data compiled by Chainalysis fas of June 2021.
03/15/2022
Negm said that the CBE seeks to reach a cashless society and transform Egypt into a regional centre for financial technology in Africa and the Arab world.
03/15/2022
Wizz Financial will partner with NPCI International Payments, the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India
03/14/2022
Crypto firms in UAE are deluged with requests to liquidate billions of dollars of virtual currency as Russians seek a safe haven for their fortunes
03/14/2022
Saxo Bank MENA’s CEO Damian Hitchen talks about the region’s fintech space and the challenges faced by the financial sector
03/14/2022
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange will be able to provide crypto-asset trading, custodial services and portfolio management to customers
03/13/2022
This will include easy access to NeoBiz, the bank’s first digital banking platform designed specifically for start-ups and SMEs