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MTN Nigeria & Uganda Fintech Spinoffs Nearing Completion
MTN Group finalizes fintech spinoffs in Nigeria & Uganda, opening doors for strategic investors like Mastercard to acquire up to 30% stakes, boosting mobile money and lending.

Flipkart Hires AI, Fintech Leaders in India
Flipkart strengthens its tech leadership in India with strategic hires in AI, data science, and fintech to enhance customer and seller experiences.

Block Inc. (SQ) Stock: Undervalued or Overhyped?
Block Inc. (SQ) stock lags fintech rivals, sparking a valuation debate. A Simply Wall St analysis suggests potential undervaluation by 30%. Explore the risks and rewards.

MMFL Leads Ghana’s Financial Sector Fight Against Digital Fraud
MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) launches a white paper, calling for unified action across Ghana’s financial sector to combat rising digital fraud through enhanced collaboration.

Yendo Hires Nubank, OnePay Leaders to Drive AI Fintech Growth
Fintech Yendo appoints Nubank’s Kevin Bird and OnePay’s Nizar Rana to lead AI-powered unsecured credit expansion for underserved Americans.

BlockShoals Updates PH Crypto Sandbox VASP Partnership
BlockShoals updates BSP & SEC on its VASP partnership, a crucial step for its SEC-approved crypto sandbox testing in the Philippines. Compliance focus.

Denmark & Singapore Lead 2026 Global Payments Interoperability
Denmark and Singapore top the 2026 Global Payments Interoperability Index by Thunes, showcasing advancements in cross-border payment efficiency and innovation.

Fintech Invests Big in Chargeback Prevention Amidst Rising Losses
Fintech investment surges into chargeback prevention tools as global dispute losses are projected to reach $33B by 2027. Proactive solutions are vital for merchants.

QubeHealth-Pay Raises ₹416 Cr in Series A Funding
QubeHealth-Pay secures ₹416 crore in Series A funding, highlighting strong investor confidence in India’s healthcare payments fintech sector. The platform aims to transform medical expense management.

Digital Asset Raises $355M Led by a16z Crypto for Canton Network
Blockchain firm Digital Asset secures $355M in funding led by a16z crypto to expand its institutional Canton network for tokenization and regulated financial workflows.

UK Fintech Jobs Surge: 31% Rise in Infrastructure Contractors
UK fintech firms anticipate a 31% surge in IT infrastructure contractor jobs by 2026, driven by a focus on resilience and cloud architecture. Discover the demand for specialists.

Pine Labs Launches AI Agent Payments for India’s UPI
Pine Labs introduces P3P in India, enabling AI agents to automate UPI payments based on user-set conditions, streamlining time-sensitive purchases without real-time approval.

SBI Holdings Acquires Cambodia Bank, Boosts Fintech
SBI Holdings fully acquires SBI Ly Hour Bank, rebranding it to SBI Bank (Cambodia) PLC. This strategic move underscores a strong commitment to Cambodia’s burgeoning fintech sector.

ConnectPay CEO Marius Galdikas Heads Lithuanian Fintech Association
Marius Galdikas, CEO of ConnectPay, elected Chair of the Lithuanian Fintech Association. Bringing 20+ years of experience to drive sector growth.

Adyen Acquires Orb for $335M to Enhance Enterprise Billing
Adyen acquires Orb for $335M, integrating enterprise billing to connect data with payment performance and fraud risk for smarter revenue decisions.

FinTech Funding Dips 8%; AI Threatens Banking Infrastructure
Global FinTech investments fell 8% in Q1 2026. AI agents are set to overwhelm banking infrastructure, signaling a major shift towards capital efficiency.

Malaysia Financial Sector Integrates Nature Risk: BNM & World Bank Report
BNM and World Bank launch ‘A LEAP for Nature’ report, providing Malaysia’s financial sector a framework to integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into operations.

DiGiSPICE Technologies Fintech Merger Meeting Set for July 13
DiGiSPICE Technologies schedules July 13, 2026, shareholder meeting to approve the merger of three key fintech subsidiaries, aiming for streamlined operations and business consolidation.

AmeriTrust: No Material Changes Amid Market Activity Surge
AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc. states management is unaware of material operational changes explaining a recent surge in market activity, following a request from CIRO.

Mobavenue AI Tech Launches PiiX for iOS Growth
Mobavenue AI Tech launches PiiX, an AI platform for Apple Search Ads on iOS. SIS increases stake in Updater Services. Discover the latest in tech and business.

Malaysia’s Finance Sector Embraces Cloud for Digital Future
Malaysia’s financial sector rapidly adopts cloud infrastructure to meet digital demands, enhancing resilience, compliance, and innovation. Discover the impact.

Bottomline Launches AI CFO Suite for Cash Flow Management
Bottomline’s new AI-powered CFO Suite enhances cash flow, working capital, and risk management with unified financial visibility and control for finance teams.

Convera: 2026 FinTech Awards Finalist & FXC Top 100
Convera recognized as a 2026 FinTech Awards finalist and named in FXC Intelligence’s Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Companies for its innovative solutions.

Brazil’s Fintech Surge: Digital Finance Revolution
Explore Brazil’s fintech boom! Digital innovators are revolutionizing finance, boosting inclusion with PIX and new technologies. Learn how.

Briefcase Hires Ex-MLC Analyst Michael Wang for Direct Indexing
Fintech firm Briefcase appoints ex-MLC analyst Michael Wang as Lead Portfolio Manager to boost direct indexing and AI tools for affluent clients.

Nesto Secures $302M, Reaches $1.47B Valuation with AI Mortgage Tech
Fintech Nesto raises $302M, achieving a $1.47B valuation. The AI-driven platform aims to revolutionize mortgage processes with advanced technology and streamlined approvals.

China’s Finance Sector Invests Billions in Humanoid Robotics
China’s banking and insurance sectors are injecting billions into humanoid robotics, fueling innovation and accelerating breakthroughs in the high-tech industry.

Mastercard Boosts Latin America Presence with Mi Clip Digital Wallet Launch in Mexico
Mastercard is expanding its digital payments footprint in Latin America by partnering in the launch of Mi Clip, a new digital wallet ecosystem in Mexico, aiming to boost financial inclusion and increase transaction volumes.

HSMs: Secure Institutional Digital Assets with Thales
Discover why Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are essential for institutional digital asset security, protecting private keys from cyber threats and ensuring compliance. Learn more from Thales.

Pagaya Sues Klarna: Trade Secret Misappropriation Alleged
AI underwriting firm Pagaya Technologies sues former partner Klarna for alleged trade secret misappropriation in point-of-sale loan underwriting. Klarna denies claims.