<p>Few regions have seen a larger change than the African fintech landscape over the past few years. This is hardly surprising given the longstanding potential in Africa, along with a combination of innovative startups and established financial institutions. As such, the continent has garnered a larger focus for events hosting and conferences
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N26 Steps into Trading Arena with New Stock, ETF Features
<p>The Berlin-based digital bank N26 announced today (Wednesday) the launch of a new trading product that will allow account holders to buy and sell stocks and ETFs directly in the N26 mobile banking app.</p><p>German Digital Bank Launches “N26 Stocks and ETFs”</p><p>Initially launching in Austria, the trading product
Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Gets Restructuring Approval, Re-Listing in Sight
<p dir="ltr">Core Scientific, a Bitcoin miner that took a massive hit with previously falling crypto prices, received approval for Chapter 11 restructuring from a US bankruptcy judge. Following this decision, the company is expected to re-list its shares on Nasdaq by the end of January.</p><p dir="ltr">Restruct
Bitget Introduces GetScribe for Improved Blockchain Access
<p>Bitget Wallet, a Web3 trading wallet formerly known as BitKeep, has introduced a new inscription ecosystem called GetScribe. The platform aims to simplify access to omnichain inscriptions by offering inscription management across 19 different blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon.</p><p>Bitget Wallet Launches Om
"Bypassing Legacy Systems, Clients Embrace Technologies for Payment”: Experts' Insight
<p>The Finance Magnates London Summit 2023 featured an engaging panel discussion titled "Innovation vs Regulation: Who Drives the Future of the Payments Landscape?" Will Marwick, the CEO of IFX Payments, moderated the session and provided insightful perspectives. Rosie McConnell, the Product Director at IFX Payments, contributed as
Europe Sets New Rules for Crypto Assets to Combat Money Laundering
<p>The European Banking Authority (EBA) has extended its guidelines on money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risk factors to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). The move aims to help the nascent crypto sector tackle illicit finance risks and is the next step after the introduction of cryptocurrency legislation in May last yea
HELLO Labs Unveils Distribution Strategy for Killer Whales Series
<p>HELLO Labs, a leading Web3 entertainment company, is thrilled to announce an innovative distribution strategy for its highly anticipated TV series, Killer Whales. The strategy involves a unique dual approach, blending the power of Web3 and Web2 premieres to engage a diverse and global audience.</p><p>Web3 Premiere on HELLO TV:
ATFX Welcomes Linton White as Regional Head for Africa
<p>ATFX, a leading global fintech broker, is excited to announce the appointment of Linton White as the new Regional Head for ATFX Africa. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Linton brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role, further strengthening ATFX's position in the South African market.</p&
Bitcoin ETF Fever Boosts Crypto Spot Volumes by 60% YoY in December 2023
<p> The crypto spot trading volumes for the top 10 exchanges in December 2023 reached their highest levels since June 2022, marking the third consecutive month of growth. </p><p>Binance, maintaining its lead, experienced a month-on-month (MoM) increase of 40% in trading volumes, amounting to $432.65 billion. According to Finance M
Thai SEC Rejects Bitcoin ETFs, but Local Investors Can Invest Overseas
<p dir="ltr">The approval of 11 Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) by the US securities market regulator has failed to convince its counterpart in Thailand, also named the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to allow such products in the local Thai market. </p><p dir="ltr">No Bitcoin ETFs in Thailand<