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MNT-Halan Hits $1.4B Valuation with Al Ahly Capital Investment

Egypt’s fintech unicorn, MNT-Halan, achieves a $1.4 billion valuation after securing investment from Al Ahly Capital, fueling regional expansion plans.

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DCGO Embraces Tech-Enabled Care for Growth & Profitability

DCGO transforms healthcare with a proactive, tech-enabled model using in-home and virtual services. Targeting efficiency, growth, and profitability.

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NSE Launches Gold Receipts: Digitizing India’s Bullion Market

NSE introduces Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) to digitize India’s gold market, ensuring physical backing for transparency and investor confidence. Discover the future of bullion trading.

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Fintech Leaders DeltaBlock, Embat, Hawkish Capital Drive AI & Blockchain

Discover how DeltaBlock, Embat, and Hawkish Capital are revolutionizing fintech with AI, blockchain, and APIs, tackling global financial inefficiencies and promoting gender equity.

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India Crypto F&O Tax: ITR Reporting Guide

Understand India’s tax rules for cryptocurrency futures & options (F&O) gains. Learn how to report these derivative contract profits in your Income Tax Return (ITR).

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Viyona Fintech Secures NPCI Bharat BillPay BOU Certification

Hyderabad’s Viyona Fintech achieves NPCI Bharat BillPay BOU certification, enhancing biller integration and payment collection across India’s digital economy.

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Viyona Fintech Achieves BBPS Certification, Bolstering Digital Payments in India

Viyona Fintech India Private Limited has achieved Biller Operating Unit (BOU) certification under BBPS, enhancing its payment technology offerings and expanding digital payment access across India.

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Finance Magnates Partners with iFX EXPO International 2026

Finance Magnates is the official media partner for iFX EXPO International 2026 in Limassol, Cyprus, a premier event for the global online trading and fintech industry.

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Egyptian Fintech Blnk Raises $37.1M for Consumer Credit

Egyptian fintech Blnk secures $37.1M in equity and debt to expand point-of-sale consumer credit, boosting financial inclusion in Egypt.

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Klassroom Eyes Q2 FY27 IPO on BSE SME

Edtech startup Klassroom secures in-principle approval for its Q2 FY27 IPO on the BSE SME platform, aiming for strategic expansion and capital infusion.

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Kiwi Insurance: AI Model Targets ₹5000 Cr Premium in India

Kiwi General Insurance launches in India with an AI-led model, targeting ₹5000 crore premium. Discover how AI is set to transform the insurance sector.

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India, Ant Group Discuss Fintech & Digital Economy in Shanghai

India’s Consul General Pratik Mathur met Ant Group VP Carrie Suen in Shanghai to explore fintech innovation, digital economy collaboration, and strengthening India-China economic ties.

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Credit Card Loans: Features, Benefits & Personal Loan Comparison

Explore credit card loans: instant funds, fixed EMIs, and easy approval. Compare features and benefits against personal loans for urgent financial needs.

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Tokenised Gold: 24/7 Trading, Risks & How to Buy

Explore tokenised gold: digital assets backed by physical gold for 24/7 trading. Understand its mechanics, risks, and acquisition methods for modern investors.

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Citi Uses AI to Revolutionize Payments, Boost Efficiency

Citi leverages AI to transform its payments business, boosting developer efficiency by up to 40% and streamlining cross-border transactions. Discover the impact.

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ITR Filing 2026: Report Crypto Gains in India

Indian investors must report cryptocurrency gains for ITR filing 2026. Understand the 30% flat tax and limited deductions on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs).

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Avoid Personal Loan Scams: 5 Tips to Protect Your Money

Don’t fall for personal loan scams. Learn 5 essential tips to identify fraudulent lenders and protect your finances from deceptive practices. Secure your borrowing.

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LIC Seeks Regulator Nod for Long-Term Investments, Eyes Fintech

LIC is in talks with RBI & Sebi to enhance long-term investment options, crucial for managing growing annuity liabilities. Exploring a fintech arm.

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NSE Launches Electronic Gold Receipts for Digital Gold Trading

NSE introduces Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) for transparent digital trading of physical gold, enhancing liquidity and security on exchanges.

International Travel Spending: Credit, Forex, or Prepaid Cards Compared

International Travel Spending: Credit vs Forex vs Prepaid Cards

Compare credit cards, forex cards, and prepaid travel cards for international spending. Find the best payment method for your global trips based on cost, security, and convenience.

New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Lead Gains; PB Fintech, Meesho Slip

New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Rise; PB Fintech, Meesho Fall

Mixed week for new-age tech stocks. BlueStone & ideaForge gain, while PB Fintech & Meesho face declines amid market volatility. Get the latest market insights.

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Tokenized Funds: The Future of Investing vs. ETFs & Mutual Funds?

Explore how tokenized funds, using blockchain, could revolutionize mutual funds and ETFs by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in investments.

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Indian Startups Raise $187M, Showing Strong Funding Recovery

Indian startups secured $187.4M in the first week of June, a 260% surge. Key deals in consumer services & enterprise tech signal a robust funding recovery.

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AMFI Suspends Stable Money’s Mutual Fund Distribution

AMFI suspends Peak XV-backed Stable Money’s mutual fund distribution business until November 2026, impacting its operations and growth in India’s fintech sector.

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BharatPe Flex: Credit-on-UPI for Enhanced Financial Access

BharatPe launches BharatPe Flex, a credit-on-UPI solution integrating a flexible credit line into UPI payments. Discover features and how to sign up for easier financial access.

Peak XV Partners Divests ₹100 Cr Go Digit Shares in Block Deal

Peak XV Partners Sells ₹100 Cr Go Digit Shares

Peak XV Partners divests ₹100 Cr in Go Digit shares via block deal. Aditya Birla MF and JP Morgan Taiwan Fund were key buyers. Learn more about this market move.

Friale Sells Groww Shares for ₹210.4 Cr in Block Deal; Goldman Sachs Acquires

Friale Sells Groww Shares for ₹210.4 Cr; Goldman Sachs Buys

US investment firm Friale divests 1.13 crore Groww shares for ₹210.4 Cr in a block deal. Goldman Sachs acquires the entire stake, indicating investor profit-booking.

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PhysicsWallah Halts Student Lending, Shares Soar 18%

PhysicsWallah reverses its student financing plan via FinZ Finance, shifting to third-party NBFC partnerships. Shares jump nearly 18% following the strategic pivot.

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Setu Co-founder Nikhil Kumar Exits Pine Labs-Backed Fintech

Nikhil Kumar, co-founder of API infrastructure fintech Setu, steps down after 8 years. His departure follows Setu’s 2022 acquisition by Pine Labs.

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Mastercard Eyes India’s UPI Credit & Tier 3-4 Markets for Growth

Mastercard shifts focus to India’s credit-on-UPI market and underserved tier 3-4 regions, expanding beyond traditional card payments for future growth.