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Casio launching new special edition Edifice Sospensione Honda collab watch in Europe The Casio Edifice Sospensione ECB-2300HR-1A watch is on the way to Europe. This special edition hybrid watch has been designed in collaboration with Honda to celebrate… January 22, 2026 3:57 pm Notebook Check Casio has listed the upcoming Edifice-Honda collaboration ECB-2300HR-1A watch at its online stores in various European countries. The hybrid model was announced in October 2025 and is scheduled to launch in Japan in March 2026. Now, Casio has officially …
Xiaomi smart washer dryer with app-based controls now available in more countries The Xiaomi Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer Pro 9kg has been released in more European countries. This smart appliance has a range of typical features like a quick wash… January 22, 2026 3:57 pm Notebook Check Xiaomi is now selling the Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer Pro 9kg in more European countries. This smart appliance launched in the region in September 2025, though it was initially only available in select markets like Spain. Now, you can buy the Xiaomi …
PhonePe set for mega IPO; Walmart, Microsoft, Tiger Global to offload stakes January 22, 2026 3:57 pm The Indian Express Digital payments platform PhonePe, controlled by Walmart, has filed an updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).While the DRHP did not specify …
SimplePay Refreshes Brand Identity, Unifies Services Under a Single Ecosystem January 22, 2026 3:48 pm Budapest Business Journal SimplePay Zrt., one of Hungary’s leading online payment service providers, has reached another major milestone by unveiling a renewed brand identity, following its name change completed last summer. As part of the rebranding, the naming and appearance of …
Marco Antonio Soriano to Deliver Keynote at 2026 Opal Family Office Winter Forum in New York City January 22, 2026 3:45 pm EIN Presswire Marco Antonio Soriano Solidifies "Made in USA" Commitment with Expansion of Connecticut Clean-Tech Hub NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Soriano Group & Family Office is proud to announce that …
Inside Revolut’s sports sponsorship playbook as it scores big in NBA and F1 January 22, 2026 3:43 pm The Mirror US This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Revolut is a rapidly growing player in the global sports marketing world, including the NBA, F1, and soccer(Image: Revolut - Audi F1 - Como) …
Colorado Players Are Delving Into Crypto Poker as Online Gaming Trends Continue to Shift January 22, 2026 3:33 pm 99.9 The Point - Colorado This content was produced in partnership with Pokerscout. With each expansion in technology and changes in consumer behavior, new options for online poker entertainment kick in. There has been intrigue among Colorado players in poker sites that accept …
U.S. fintech could gain as Trump pushes affordability agenda, Citi says January 22, 2026 3:19 pm Yahoo Finance By Kanishka Ajmera and Rashika Singh Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. fintech stocks could gain an edge as Washington leans into a more populist, affordability-driven agenda ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, analysts at Citigroup said in a ‌note. …
EFCC Indicts New Generation Bank, Six Micro-finance, Fintech Firms in Alleged N18bn Airline, Investment Frauds January 22, 2026 3:15 pm This Day Alex Enumah in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has indicted a new generation bank and six micro-finance and fintech firms in the alleged fleecing of Nigerians over N18 billion. EFCC said frauds were said to have been perpetrated …
CBN Bolsters Consumer Protection with Enhanced Banking Bill of Rights Initiative January 22, 2026 3:09 pm Info Strides The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its efforts to protect bank customers and ensure fair treatment in the financial sector through a renewed focus on the Customers’ Bill of Rights. The apex bank is taking decisive steps to address issues of …
Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript January 22, 2026 3:08 pm AlphaStreet Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call dated Jul. 30, 2025 Corporate Participants: Unidentified Speaker Vlad Tenev — Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Jason Warnick — Chief Financial Officer Chris Koegel — Vice President, Corporate …
Vi Partners launches first closing of CHF150 million venture capital fund to back early-stage technology and healthcare startups from Switzerland January 22, 2026 3:04 pm TDPel Media Fresh momentum is building in Europe’s venture capital space as Vi Partners gears up for its next phase of growth. The Altendorf, Switzerland-based firm has just reached an important milestone, signaling that it’s ready to put new money to work and deepen …
Waymo robotaxis are now available in Miami. Here's what to know. January 22, 2026 3:03 pm Business Insider Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to Miami on Thursday, putting the Alphabet-backed company another step ahead of competitors racing to deploy fully autonomous cars in the US. A company spokesperson told Business Insider that Waymo will invite users …
Alchemy Pay Strengthens U.S. Regulatory Footprint with Four New Money Transmitter Licenses January 22, 2026 2:59 pm GlobalFinTechSeries Alchemy Pay, the world-leading fiat-to-crypto payment solution provider, announced that it has recently secured four additional Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in the United States, covering Kansas, West Virginia, South Dakota, and Nebraska. These …
FlexTecs Announces Strategic Investment from Cohere Capital to Support Services Expansion, Technology Innovation, and Accelerate Growth January 22, 2026 2:59 pm GlobalFinTechSeries FlexTecs, a leader in recovery audit, contract compliance, and payment accuracy software and solutions, announced a strategic investment from Cohere Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in differentiated technology and tech- …
Jump and Focus Financial Partners Launch Partnership to Elevate Advisor and Business Manager Productivity Through Power of AI January 22, 2026 2:59 pm GlobalFinTechSeries Jump, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for financial advisors and other financial services providers, announced a strategic partnership with Focus Financial Partners (‘Focus’), an interdependent partnership of wealth management, …
8×8 Expands Secure Pay Globally to Automate Compliant Payments Across Digital Channels January 22, 2026 2:59 pm GlobalFinTechSeries For many organizations, collecting payments is one of the most time-consuming and frustrating parts of customer service. Agents spend hours chasing overdue balances, customers get stuck in queues, and inconsistent processes slow down revenue recovery. To …
Northpointe Bank Selects Tavant’s TOUCHLESS® Mortgage Transformation Platform January 22, 2026 2:59 pm GlobalFinTechSeries Tavant, a leading provider of AI-powered fintech solutions and digital engineering, announced Northpointe Bank, a leading financial institution renowned for its innovative lending solutions, has selected Tavant’s TOUCHLESS® AI Mortgage Transformation …
Checkout.com Powers Digital Payments Behind Freenow by Lyft’s Journeys Across Europe January 22, 2026 2:49 pm Financial IT Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, has announced a new partnership with Freenow by Lyft, the European taxi app, to deliver reliable and high-performing digital payments across all nine of its European markets. Operating in more than …
Coinbase names Stanford and Harvard experts in quantum assessment board January 22, 2026 2:49 pm Cryptopolitan Coinbase has announced it has assembled a team of experts to assess the emerging threat of quantum computing to cryptography. The exchange has recruited experts in computer science, cryptography, and fintech from Harvard and Stanford. Coinbase, a U.S.- …
South Africa's R350 billion SME funding gap: A call for business readiness January 22, 2026 2:47 pm IOL Despite an improvement in investor confidence in South Africa, a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Empowerment organisation has highlighted concern about a R350 billion SME funding gap that persists because many businesses are not funding ready. CEO of …
Reliance Global Group Announces NASDAQ Ticker Symbol Change from “RELI” to “EZRA” Following Recent Announcement of First Planned Acquisition Under EZRA International Group January 22, 2026 2:45 pm EIN Presswire Company to Begin Trading Under New Symbol “EZRA” on January 26, 2026 Acquisition Strategy Offers Transformative Potential, Complementing Cash Flow Foundation of Insurance Holdings LAKEWOOD, NJ, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliance Global Group, Inc. …
Allica Completes Seamless Migration to Lendscape, Enabling Scalable Growth and Digital Innovation January 22, 2026 2:43 pm Financial IT Allica Bank has successfully gone live on Lendscape’s industry-leading lending platform, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey and unlocking new capacity for growth and innovation. The go-live follows Allica’s decision last …
Token.io GmbH Managing Director Appointed to Berlin Group openFinance Advisory Board January 22, 2026 2:43 pm Financial IT Token.io today announced that Gideon Fourie, Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) of Token GmbH, has been appointed to the Berlin Group’s openFinance Advisory Board, effective 1 January 2026. The Berlin Group is a pan-European initiative defining open, …
Dubai supports 1,690 digital startups in 2025 as tech ecosystem accelerates January 22, 2026 2:42 pm Gulf Business Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, announced that it supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups in Dubai during 2025, marking a 39.7 per cent increase year-on …
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks climb close to record highs after Trump... January 22, 2026 2:42 pm Proactive UK FTSE climbs 55 points to 10,193 Stocks up and gold down after US President's tariff climb-down UK budget deficit smaller than expected AB Foods, B&M, Computacenter and AJ Bell provide updates 2.10pm: US growth upgraded, but set to slow in 2026 US …
Bango hits positive cash EBITDA in FY25; CEO and CFO discuss January 22, 2026 2:42 pm Proactive UK Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) CEO Paul Larbey and CFO Matt Wilson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s full-year 2025 trading update, highlighting strong recurring revenue growth, expanding global customer adoption and a key …
EFCC: How banks, fintechs enabled N18.7bn fraud without due diligence January 22, 2026 2:37 pm The Cable The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused banks, fintech companies and microfinance institutions of enabling large-scale fraud by failing to carry out basic customer due diligence. Wilson Uwujaren, the commission’s director of public …
OLB Group Launches iStores.com - an AI platform to Address $16.8 Trillion Projected 2028 eCommerce Market: AI-Powered Platform Eliminates Traditional Barriers With Instant Online Stores and Same-Day Merchant Approval January 22, 2026 2:37 pm Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLB), a leading fintech company specializing in payment processing and omnichannel commerce solutions, today announced the launch of iStores AI, a …
Jamie Dimon Warns Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Risks Economic Disaster January 22, 2026 2:33 pm WebProNews Dimon’s Dire Davos Dispatch: Why a Credit Card Rate Cap Could Unravel the Economy Jamie Dimon, the outspoken CEO of JPMorgan Chase, didn’t mince words at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. Speaking amid the snow-capped peaks and high-stakes …
Digital Assets : BitMEX Partners with Pyth Pro to Enhance Equity Perpetual Offerings January 22, 2026 2:33 pm Crowdfund Insider Digital assets platform BitMEX has forged a strategic alliance with Pyth Pro to bolster its Equity Perpetual offerings. This move integrates high-quality, real-time market information into BitMEX’s Real World Asset (RWA) products, aiming to provide traders …
Plaee Teams Up with Crypto.com to Introduce CFTC Compliant Prediction Market Tech Infrastructure in the US January 22, 2026 2:32 pm Crowdfund Insider Plaee, a provider of ready-to-use trading platforms, has joined forces with Crypto.com’s Derivatives North America division (CDNA). This collaboration aims to roll out advanced, fully compliant infrastructure for prediction markets across the United States …
Forbes Daily: FCC Takes New Angle As It Targets Late-Night Shows January 22, 2026 2:24 pm Forbes Millions of Americans will be cranking up the thermostat this weekend as a major winter storm is expected to hit much of the country. The National Weather Service predicts the inclement weather and frigid temperatures will stretch from the Midwest to the …
Intellect Accelerates Global Enterprise AI Adoption, Onboards 14 Value Discovery Partners for Purple Fabric Ecosystem January 22, 2026 2:24 pm EIN Presswire Partnerships across India, Africa, Europe, the UK, APAC and Canada accelerate enterprise adoption of Business Impact AI CHENNAI, INDIA, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intellect Design Arena Ltd, a global leader in enterprise-grade …
Financial Inclusion: CBN Fair Showcases Alternative Payment Channels and Expands Awareness January 22, 2026 2:19 pm Info Strides The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its drive to deepen financial inclusion in the country by organising a financial literacy fair aimed at promoting alternative payment channels and other innovative banking solutions. The event, which …
Saudi Arabia Sees Rising Shift from Cash to Digital Payments January 22, 2026 2:16 pm Fintech News Middle East Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox Digital payments are increasingly shaping how people pay in Saudi Arabia, with more consumers opting for faster, more secure methods. Visa’s third edition of the Where Cash …
Kaspersky and Codebase Technologies Partner on Digital Banking Security January 22, 2026 2:16 pm Fintech News Middle East Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox Kaspersky has signed a MoU with Codebase Technologies, a UAE-based provider of digital banking platforms and fintech solutions across the Middle East. The agreement seeks …
Deloitte Expands Cloud Centre of Excellence in Saudi Arabia January 22, 2026 2:16 pm Fintech News Middle East Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox Deloitte has expanded its Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in Saudi Arabia as cloud adoption across the Kingdom accelerates ahead of the planned launch of Microsoft and …
Flutterwave Partners Turnkey to Secure Stablecoin Wallet for Users January 22, 2026 2:15 pm TechEconomy Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, is launching stablecoin balances for its merchants and users across all its offerings. This is being achieved through Flutterwave’s collaboration with Nuvion and Turnkey to provide a secure, …
Mobile Money will continue building secure transformative fintech ecosystem — CEO January 22, 2026 2:14 pm Ghana News Agency By Dennis Peprah, GNA Sunyani (Bono), Jan. 22 – Mr Shaibu Haruna, the Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money LTD, has assured customers and the general public that the nation’s leading fintech company will continue to prioritise security and digital …
Budget 2026 Expectations: Why Banks, Fintech And Borrowers Want Clearer Rules For Digital Lending, Credit Access January 22, 2026 2:14 pm Outlook India With the Union Budget 2026 fast approaching, banking and financial services sector players are pressing for more defined policies regarding digital lending, consumer protection, and system-level safeguards. Credit growth is robust, but increasing leverage, …
ebankIT Strengthens North American Expansion to Support Digital Banking Modernization January 22, 2026 2:00 pm EIN Presswire Jerry Reese, Former Head of Digital Banking brings 20+ years of financial institution leadership to help FIs modernize their digital banking channels. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ebankIT, a global provider …
South Africa's startup act: Progress, promise, and the road ahead January 22, 2026 1:58 pm African Business As South Africa’s innovation ecosystem matures, one reality has become increasingly apparent. Startups are no longer peripheral experiments on the margins of economic policy; they are now central to growth, job creation and global competitiveness. Yet, …
New Shelly Solar Platform for PV systems on the way January 22, 2026 1:56 pm Notebook Check The Shelly Solar Platform (Shelly app pictured) will be beta tested by the brand’s community. (Image source: Shelly) A new Shelly Solar Platform for photovoltaic systems has been announced. So far, the company has shared a couple of screenshots of the …
New Xiaomi Electric Scooter 6 Pro with 70km range appears January 22, 2026 1:56 pm Notebook Check Xiaomi is launching a new e-scooter: the Electric Scooter 6 Pro. This is one of four models in the brand’s Electric Scooter 6 range, which recently appeared on the company's global website. It appears to sit between the regular Electric Scooter 6 and …
Garmin delivers new beta updates for older mid-range smartwatches January 22, 2026 1:56 pm Notebook Check Garmin’s Venu 3 (pictured) and vivoactive 5 smartwatches are receiving beta version 17.05. (Image source: Garmin) A new beta update is rolling out to three of Garmin’s older mid-range smartwatches. While the change log lists two bug fixes, it appears that …
LPL and Private Advisor Group Welcome Wilson Peak Wealth Management January 22, 2026 1:55 pm EIN Presswire SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Jeffrey J. Wilson, CFP®, and Michael Sadowski, CFP®, of Wilson Peak Wealth Management Inc. have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered …
Razorpay POS secures RBI licence as offline payment aggregator January 22, 2026 1:54 pm The Hindu Business Line The PA-P licence will enable the company to expand in-store payment infrastructure, supporting high-volume transactions across large retail chains and SMEs Fintech major Razorpay’s offline payments arm, Razorpay POS, on Thursday said it has secured licence …
Tiger Global, Microsoft set for full exit as PhonePe files updated IPO papers January 22, 2026 1:54 pm The Hindu Business Line Tiger Global and Microsoft are set to make a full exit from PhonePe as the Walmart-backed digital payments major moves closer to a blockbuster public listing, offering a clear snapshot of how global investors are monetising bets made during India’s fintech …
AlHuda CIBE Unveils Its Global Islamic Finance Calendar 2026 January 22, 2026 1:44 pm Financial IT AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics (CIBE), a leading global institution in Islamic finance education, advisory, and capacity building, has officially launched its International Training & Events Calendar for 2026. The 2026 calendar …
Thai Billionaire Dhanin’s Son Buys Telenor’s Stake In Mobile Carrier True For $3.9 Billion January 22, 2026 1:43 pm Forbes True Corp has been rolling out its 5G network across Thailand. getty Arise Digital Technology Co.—controlled by Supachai Chearavanont, youngest son of Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont—has agreed to buy Norwegian telecommunication firm Telenor Group’s …
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Berger Montague Reminds Klarna Group PLC (NYSE: KLAR) Investors of Class Action Lawsuit Deadline January 22, 2026 1:36 pm EIN Presswire PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) (“Klarna” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased or …
BitGo Holdings Celebrates its Debut as a Public Company on the New York Stock Exchange January 22, 2026 1:33 pm Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2026-- BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo”, the “Company”, “we”), the digital asset infrastructure company, today celebrates its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) as a publicly traded company under the ticker symbol …
DDC Enterprise Announces Acquisition of Additional 200 BTC, Reinforcing Disciplined Treasury Expansion Strategy January 22, 2026 1:33 pm Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2026-- DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) (“DDC” or the “Company”), a global Asian food platform and digital asset treasury company, today announced the acquisition of an additional 200 Bitcoin (“BTC”) as part of …
EFCC uncovers N18bn airline ‘discounts’, FF fraud hitting 900,000 Nigerians January 22, 2026 1:31 pm The Sun Nigeria From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday revealed how sophisticated fraud syndicates, aided by compromised banks and fintech platforms, allegedly looted tens of billions of naira and left over 900,000 Nigerians …
Re-industrialising Zimbabwe: From Extraction to Production in a Fragmented Global Economy – Comparative Lessons and Strategic Imperatives January 22, 2026 1:28 pm The Zimbabwe Mail Zimbabwe’s economic predicament is often attributed to currency instability, sanctions, or governance failures. While these factors are real and influential, they obscure a deeper structural issue: Zimbabwe is not impoverished because it lacks resources, …
What You Need to Know Before Applying for Personal Loans for 18-Year-Olds January 22, 2026 1:25 pm Telengana Today Learn eligibility, documents, interest rates, credit impact, and tips to choose the right personal loan if you are 18 years old. In India, personal loans for 18-year-olds are possible, but getting approved can be quite tricky, as these lenders do take into …
YWO Makes iFX EXPO Dubai Debut January 22, 2026 1:22 pm EIN Presswire The floor of the iFX EXPO often dictates the direction of the fintech industry for the coming year. COMOROS, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When the doors open in Dubai between 10-12 in February 2026, YWO will make its debut appearance ( …
UangCermat raises $26m to deepen fintech lending in Indonesia January 22, 2026 1:15 pm Deal Street Asia Indonesian fintech lender UangCermat has raised $26.4 million through a mix of equity and credit facilities, the company said in a statement on Thursday (Jan 22). The total raise comprises a $6.4 million Series A equity round, co-led by existing backer …
Squire Patton Boggs recruits Jane O’Grady as Irish IP and tech head January 22, 2026 1:14 pm Irish Legal News Pictured: Dennis Agnew and Jane O'Grady. Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Jane O’Grady to lead its intellectual property and technology practice in Dublin. Ms O’Grady is both a solicitor and registered trade mark and design attorney with over a decade …
My Bank Froze ‘My’ Account — Is Permissioned Access Still Money? January 22, 2026 1:09 pm The Daily Economy I sound like a nutcase; I know. I could see it in my octogenarian grandpa’s eyes, as he thought what I said was ludicrous. Surely money in a bank account in my name is my money? Surely positive balance in that account can always be transformed into …
Nedbank eyes East Africa’s largest economy with R14 billion January 22, 2026 1:03 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Nedbank has given multiple reasons why it considers the Kenyan market a good fit. Nedbank, South Africa’s fourth-largest bank by assets, plans to acquire controlling shares of Kenyan-based NCBA. NCBA is one of East Africa’s leading financial services …
MoneyHero Group CEO Issues Strategic Updates to Shareholders January 22, 2026 1:00 pm EIN Presswire SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dear Shareholders, The year 2025 marked a pivotal chapter in our strategic reset, the inflection point that paved a path to Adjusted EBITDA profitability through decisive operational discipline. Over eighteen …
Brazil’s Central Bank Liquidates Will Bank As High-Yield Funding Model Unravels January 22, 2026 12:55 pm The Rio Times Key Points Brazil’s central bank liquidated Will Financeira after its controller, Banco Master, collapsed under special administration. A missed obligation inside Mastercard’s arrangement led to a block that cut off cards and sped up the run. Allegations …
NEOPAY partners with Nymbl to enable Nymbl QX January 22, 2026 12:48 pm GCC Business News NEOPAY has entered into a strategic partnership with UAE-based Fintech Nymbl to enable Nymbl QX, a QR-based order-at-table and pay-at-table solution. The new solution aims to enhance dining experiences and optimize operations for food and beverage …
Telenor exits Thailand to refocus on Nordic growth January 22, 2026 12:48 pm The Nation Thailand On 1 March 2026, the True–dtac merger will reach its third anniversary. Previously, Thailand’s NBTC set conditions when approving the merger to focus on consumer protection and fair competition. These included cutting the average service fee by 12% within …
Thunes and UnionPay International Launch Instant Money Transfers to China’s mainland January 22, 2026 12:44 pm GlobalFinTechSeries Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, announces the launch of faster, more reliable, and more transparent payments into China’s mainland following a deepened collaboration with UnionPay International (UPI). With the new …
PhonePe Cofounders Sold Shares Worth INR 4,000 Cr To General Atlantic In September January 22, 2026 12:39 pm Inc42 SUMMARY PhonePe’s cofounders Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari sold a portion of their shareholding to PE firm General Atlantic in September last year, the fintech giant’s updated DRHP showed The cofounders sold 84.2 Lakh shares each to the US-based firm at a …
Razorpay Gets RBI Licence For Offline Payment Aggregation January 22, 2026 12:39 pm Inc42 SUMMARY Razorpay’s offline payments vertical Razorpay POS has received the offline payments aggregator licence from the RBI This now makes Razorpay one of the few firms to have secured all three key licences to operate online, offline and cross-border …
Elevation Capital Partner Mayank Khanduja Steps Down January 22, 2026 12:39 pm Inc42 SUMMARY Mayank Khanduja, partner at Elevation Capital, has quit the venture capital firm after a 15-year stint Khanduja said he is taking a break to spend more time with his family and plans to recharge over the next few months before exploring new …
African Startups Raise $3.8bn in 2025, Funding Up 32%, Nigeria Drops 8% January 22, 2026 12:39 pm TechEconomy African Startups raised $3.8 billion in 2025, up 32% from 2024, according to Briter Intelligence, though the funding recovery reached only a narrow part of the tech sector. Four countries absorbed 84% of all funding, with South Africa and Kenya alone …
IPO-Bound PhonePe’s Loss Widens 20% YoY To INR 1,444 Cr In H1 FY26 January 22, 2026 12:39 pm Inc42 SUMMARY PhonePe’s operating revenue jumped 22.2% to INR 3,918.5 Cr in H1 FY26 from INR 3,207.5 Cr a year ago Its total expenditure increased 29.7% to INR 6,069.2 Cr in H1 FY26 from INR 4,680 Cr in the year-ago period The fintech startup filed an updated …
Beyond Broking: How Asset Management Can Be Groww’s Biggest Strategic Bet Yet January 22, 2026 12:37 pm Inc42 Groww has never been shy about its ambition of becoming more than a broking app. Its latest deal with State Street Investment Management (SSIM) suggests that its ambition is now shifting from treating asset management as an adjacent offering to making it a …
ZET gains NPCI nod to offer UPI payments via RuPay credit cards January 22, 2026 12:36 pm Electronic Payments International ZET, a fintech company focusing on credit products, has secured approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to function as a third-party application provider (TPAP) within the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. This regulatory …
Union Budget interesting fact: Did you know THIS Finance Minister delivered the shortest budget ever, not Arun Jaitley, Nirmala Sitharaman, the name is… January 22, 2026 12:34 pm India.com Home Business Union Budget interesting fact: Did you know THIS Finance Minister delivered the shortest budget ever, not Arun Jaitley, Nirmala Sitharaman, the name is… India’s business history has many interesting moments. These include the shortest Union …
Network International upgrades Dubai airport POS terminals via deal with flydubai January 22, 2026 12:33 pm EmergingMarkets.me Dubai-based fintech Network International has had its push-to-pay solution fitted into point-of-sale (POS) terminals at Dubai International Airport under an agreement with United Arab Emirates government-owned low-cost airline flydubai. The solution makes …
Billy Carson Launches Evergreen Technology Platform Focused on the Future of AI & Innovation January 22, 2026 12:30 pm EIN Presswire An evergreen private investment platform designed to identify, invest in, and scale high-growth technology and AI companies across global innovation BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visionary entrepreneur and …
MojoAuth Surpasses Half-Billion Logins, Launches AI-Native Console for Developers January 22, 2026 12:30 pm EIN Presswire Passwordless authentication platform onboards 5,000+ companies in 2025 as enterprise demand accelerates PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MojoAuth, the enterprise passwordless authentication platform, today …
Egypt’s NowPay enters Saudi market with $20 million-backed Tas’heel partnership January 22, 2026 12:29 pm Wamda Egypt-based fintech NowPay is launching in Saudi Arabia through NowAccess, a joint venture with United International Holding Company’s consumer finance arm Tas’heel. The move is backed by a $20 million investment from Tas’heel, which will hold 75% of …
The Lisa Burke Show: Dr. Sergio Coronado: founder of the Luxembourg Tech School January 22, 2026 12:28 pm RTL Today Dr. Sergio Coronado is a man with a very busy day job, as CIO of NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency). Perhaps he is in that position due to the chance he got as a 12-year-old to learn to code plus a great mentor. Sergio showed a natural affinity in …
EFCC Accuses Bank, Fintech Of Fraudulent Schemes January 22, 2026 12:20 pm TVC News Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has identified a new generation bank, a micro finance bank and fintech company to be involved in an investment scheme.... The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has identified a new generation bank, a …
AI In Finance: Can Fintech AI Really Be Trusted With Financial Decisions January 22, 2026 12:16 pm Tech Times Artificial intelligence is steadily reshaping how money moves, grows, and gets managed. From automated trading platforms to risk analysis tools, AI in finance is no longer a distant concept, it's a living system embedded in the world's largest …
Indian travellers get QR code payments in Vietnam via 9Pay January 22, 2026 12:07 pm Awaz The Voice New Delhi With Vietnam unveiling its International Financial Center (IFC) in Danang, fintech firm 9Pay is positioning itself at the forefront of the country’s digital payments push, aiming to connect local merchants with global travellers through next- …
INVL Technology selects ICON Corporate Finance as its new investment adviser January 22, 2026 11:56 am GlobalFinTechSeries INVL Technology announces that it has completed the process of selecting an M&A investment adviser. Based on the main selection criteria, the Company on 21 January 2026 chose the international consultancy firm ICON Corporate Finance as investment …
Prudent AI Introduces Industry’s First Universal Income Platform January 22, 2026 11:56 am GlobalFinTechSeries Prudent AI launched Prudent AI Upfront Income, the industry’s first universal income platform designed to calculate qualified income for any loan type in a single tool with same-day certainty. Read More on Fintech : Global Fintech Interview with Kristin …
London named world’s top financial centre – full list of top 7 January 22, 2026 11:51 am Daily Express London has retained its position as the world’s leading international financial centre for the sixth consecutive year, according to the City of London Corporation’s latest benchmarking analysis. The report, titled "Our global offer to business – …
Japan, Gulf investors storm Africa’s tech frontier as Western equity fades January 22, 2026 11:45 am Business Day In a striking realignment of global capital flows, Japan’s patient, strategically minded investors and the resource-rich sovereign funds of the Gulf states are surging into Africa’s technology and startup ecosystem, filling a void left by retreating …
OpenAI joins World’s 500 most valuable brands January 22, 2026 11:45 am Business Day OpenAI has made its way into the World’s 500 most valuable brands for the first time, according to the newly released Brand Finance Global 500 2026 report. The annual ranking is a leading benchmark for global brand value and strength which highlights the …
Razorpay receives RBI approval for offline payment aggregator license January 22, 2026 11:42 am ETBFSI.com Razorpay receives RBI approval for offline payment aggregator licenseBengaluru based FinTech unicorn on Thursday announced that its offline payments arm Razorpay POS has secured the Payment Aggregator - Physical (PA-P) License from the Reserve Bank of …
India's PE-VC deal value hits $36.8 billion in 2025, BFSI emerges as top contributor: Report January 22, 2026 11:42 am ETBFSI.com ~Shivendra Pandey 2025 Deals classification India’s private equity and venture capital market posted a strong performance in 2025, closing 1,506 deals worth USD 36.8 billion, marking a three-year high. Deal volume rose 16 percent year-on-year, while deal …
What Is EPFO 3.0? UPI Withdrawals, Launch Date And Key Changes Explained January 22, 2026 11:39 am Zee News New Delhi: If you have an EPF account, some big changes could soon make your life easier. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is working on a major upgrade — EPFO 3.0. It aims to simplify how crores of members access their provident fund …
Kia’s bootcamp trains car mechanics on EVs and the future January 22, 2026 11:37 am Green Prophet Kia trains mechanics of the future as part of its move to make meaning in the world. Image supplied by Kia to Greenprophet. For decades, corporate social responsibility often meant a logo on a football jersey, a banner at a marathon, or a handshake photo …
Nigeria’s critical digital infrastructure and the quiet question of control January 22, 2026 11:37 am Business Day Nigeria has taken an important, if belated, step into the realities of digital statehood. Under its new Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure framework, the government has formally identified the systems that underpin …
Nordic Trends Redefining Digital Trust Frameworks January 22, 2026 11:33 am The European Business Review Trust used to be a statement in a footer. In the Nordic region it is now a product feature that shapes adoption, spend and loyalty across sectors from fintech to streaming. Buyers expect services to be clear, predictable and respectful of their time. Teams …
Vi Partners marks 25 years with first close of €161M new venture fund January 22, 2026 11:31 am Tech.eu Vi Partners this week announced the first close of its latest venture capital fund, targeting €161 million (CHF 150 million). It coincides with Vi Partners' 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of continuous venture capital activity. Since its …
Tiger Global, Microsoft to fully exit Walmart-backed PhonePe via its IPO January 22, 2026 11:31 am TechCrunch Tiger Global and Microsoft are primed to fully exit PhonePe, the Walmart-backed Indian payments startup which has updated its IPO filing, offering investors and market watchers a rare peek at how global investors are cashing out of the venture boom via …
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks surge close to record highs after Trump... January 22, 2026 11:28 am Proactive UK FTSE climbs 62 points to 10,200 Stocks up and gold down after US President's tariff climb-down UK budget deficit smaller than expected AB Foods, B&M, Computacenter and AJ Bell provide updates 11.11am: The rise of the 'hectocorn' - a new …
New Casio G-Shock titanium watch coming to more countries soon Casio has officially confirmed that the G-Shock MRG-B2100D-2A watch will be released in various EU countries. This ultra-premium model has a blue and silver colored design, inspired by a… January 22, 2026 11:26 am Notebook Check Casio’s G-Shock MRG-B2100D-2A watch (pictured) will be released in the EU. (Image source: Casio) Casio has officially confirmed that the G-Shock MRG-B2100D-2A watch will be released in various EU countries. This ultra-premium model has a blue and silver …
Business News | Designing the Language That Shapes What the World Understands January 22, 2026 11:16 am Latestly PNN Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 22: At the School of Design, Media, and Creative Arts (SDMCA), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the B.A. (Honours) User Experience and User Interface (UI / UX) Program is redefining how digital experiences are …
KakaoBank teams up with SCBX to launch virtual bank in Thailand January 22, 2026 11:11 am The Korea Times KakaoBank CEO Yun Ho-young, left, and SCBX CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya pose for a photo at a joint venture agreement signing ceremony in Bangkok, Wednesday, to establish a virtual bank. Courtesy of KakaoBank KakaoBank has entered into a joint venture …