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SCB & Citi Launch 24/7 Blockchain USD Payments

Siam Commercial Bank and Citi partner to offer 24/7 blockchain-powered USD payments, enabling real-time cross-border transactions for businesses globally.

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VIVA Finance & DRB Partner for Gen Z Lending Innovation

VIVA Finance and DRB partner to expand employment-based lending, offering a credit score alternative for stable workers and increasing financial access.

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Q1 Earnings: Bank of Maharashtra, L&T Finance Lead Market Insights

Discover how Q1 FY27 earnings from Bank of Maharashtra, L&T Finance, and others are shaping market trends and investor sentiment. Key financial insights revealed.

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Eltropy’s AI Platform for Fintechs & Banks

Eltropy launches Early Access Program for its Agentic AI Platform, enabling fintechs to deploy AI agents to over 750 banks and credit unions.

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AI and Fintech Redefine Banking Moats: A Structural Shift for Community Institutions

Community financial institutions face an eroding competitive landscape as AI and fintech redefine banking relationships, shifting focus from data ownership to trust and credit expertise.

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Hometown Financial Acquires Primary Bank for $160M

Hometown Financial Group expands its TruNorth network by acquiring Primary Bank for $160M, consolidating operations and marking its ninth merger in a decade.

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Mastercard & Neema: Real-Time Payments to Israel, No SWIFT

Mastercard partners with Israeli fintech Neema to enable instant, low-cost cross-border payments to Israel, bypassing SWIFT for faster transactions.

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Iran War’s Uneven Impact on Gulf Economies: Q2 Earnings Reveal

Second-quarter earnings show how the Iran war unevenly impacted Gulf economies, highlighting geographic reliance and sectoral resilience.

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GatetoPay & Mastercard Accelerate Jordan’s FinTech Growth

GatetoPay partners with Mastercard’s Product Express, enhancing FinTech enablement and accelerating new financial service launches in Jordan.

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AI Governance in Malaysian Finance: Human Accountability is Key

Bank Negara Malaysia mandates human accountability for AI in finance, as over 70% of institutions adopt AI. Governance, not just technology, is paramount.

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Bridgement Secures $20M for AI Small Business Loans in SA

South African fintech Bridgement raises $20M from RMB & Standard Bank to expand AI-powered lending for SMEs, offering quick online business loans.

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Regions Bank Partners with Worldpay & Dash for Fintech Growth

Regions Bank enhances merchant services and refund operations with strategic partnerships with Worldpay and Dash Solutions, boosting fintech capabilities.

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Regnology’s AI Platform Boosts Bank Risk Management

Regnology launches RRiH Ascend, an AI-powered platform unifying risk management, treasury, and balance sheet decisions for financial institutions.

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TotalPay Gets SAMA Approval for Saudi Arabia Digital Payments

Indian fintech TotalPay receives Saudi Central Bank approval, becoming the first Indian firm to offer e-commerce payment services in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing digital economy, aligning with Vision 2030.

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Axos Scoops Up Arc Technologies: A Strategic AI Play for Small Biz

Axos Financial is acquiring fintech startup Arc Technologies to integrate AI-powered cash management, boosting services for small businesses and expanding its tech capabilities.

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Emirates NBD & Techstars Accelerate MENAT FinTech

Emirates NBD partners with Techstars to integrate AI & FinTech startups into its MENAT banking ecosystem via an ‘Acceleration-to-Enterprise’ model.

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ECLGS 5.0 Guarantees Hit ₹1.55 Lakh Crore, Boosting MSME Credit

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 has extended ₹1.55 lakh crore in guarantees, significantly boosting MSME access to crucial credit. This supports economic resilience.

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New ETFs: Cement & Private Bank Focus from July 8, 2026

Groww and Kotak Mahindra launch new ETFs tracking Cement & Private Bank indices on July 8, 2026. Diversify your SIP with focused sectoral investments.

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China Dominates Global Fintech Patents, Reshaping Future Finance

China Leads Global Fintech Patents, Reshaping Finance

China’s fintech patent filings surge, dominating global innovation and signaling a significant shift in the future of financial technology.

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India’s Gold Loan Boom: A New Era in Credit

Discover why India’s gold loans are surging by nearly 70%, driven by NBFCs and a structural shift in the retail credit landscape. Explore the reasons behind this rapid growth.

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Singapore Boosts PayNow Security, Permanently Bans Nicknames

Singapore’s financial regulators have permanently banned PayNow nicknames, prioritizing robust digital payment security to combat impersonation scams effectively.

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FIIs Pull ₹39,785 Cr from F&O — What it Means for Market Mood

FIIs Exit F&O: ₹39,785 Cr Withdrawal Impacts Indian Market Sentiment

Foreign investors withdrew ₹39,785 Cr from India’s F&O segment on July 7, signaling cautious market sentiment amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

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China Dominates Fintech Patents: A Decade of Innovation

China leads global fintech patent filings (38% share, 2016-2025), showcasing a decade of structural innovation and strategic advancement in financial technology.

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Thought Machine Raises £81.1M, Surpasses $100M Revenue

Fintech innovator Thought Machine secures £81.1M in Series E funding, surpassing $100M revenue milestone. Validates cloud banking tech.

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Fintechs Seek U.S. Bank Charters for Cheaper Funding

Major fintechs like Klarna, PayPal, and Affirm are pursuing U.S. bank charters to access cheaper funding, cut costs, and accelerate growth, potentially disrupting traditional banking.

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Fintech Scion’s Forward P/S Signals Digital Banking Growth

Fintech Scion’s Forward P/S Signals Digital Banking Growth

Fintech Scion Limited, a Malaysian digital banking firm, attracts investor interest with its forward Price to Sales metric, highlighting future revenue growth potential.

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SumUp Launches Free Personal Banking in Europe with 5% Cashback

FinTech leader SumUp now offers free personal banking accounts across Europe, featuring up to 5% cashback and fee-free global spending for consumers. Explore the new features.

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Axos Financial Acquires Arc Technologies: Fintech Expansion

Axos Financial acquires fintech platform Arc Technologies, enhancing AI-driven financial tools for tech companies. Strategic expansion into the high-growth tech sector.

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Bluevine: US Business Banking for Global Founders Online

International founders from 7 regions can now open US business accounts online with Bluevine, simplifying market entry and cross-border payments.

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Banks Eye Fiserv Network to Boost Debit Card Revenue

JPMorgan, BofA, and others may acquire Fiserv’s network to circumvent Durbin amendment fee caps, aiming to restore debit card revenue.

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