Speaking to the media in Dubai on Sunday, Mark Chahwan, CEO and co-founder of Sarwa, said that costs of business for startups or fintech firms is 50 to 80 per cent less than the other ordinary …
Crypto broker platform Bitpanda adds 500,000 new users across Europe in Q2 amid surge in digital asset trading
Bitpanda.com, the crypto broker platform of European fintech unicorn Bitpanda, said it added nearly 500,000 new users in Q2. Bitpanda, which recently expanded into the UAE after securing DMCC …
How Fintech Is Impacting Money Management in 2024
Fintech is an amalgamation of the words “financial” and “technology.” The term refers to the rapidly growing number of tech-powered tools and applications that help you manage your money …
UAE Lawyer Warns New Regulations Could Ban Crypto Payments
As the UAE navigates these new regulatory waters, the implications for its digital economy and global fintech standing are profound. Stakeholders, including investors, entrepreneurs, and legal experts …
Here’s What to Make of Big-Money Moves on SoFi Stock
In the high-paced world of finance, the movements of big-money investors and well-placed insiders can provide crucial insights into the potential future performance of a stock. SoFi Technologies Inc.
PayPal: Priced For Failure, Poised For Success
PayPal Holdings remains a leading global fintech player and continues to benefit from the strong secular tailwinds behind its industry. While the stock price remains stagnant, PayPal’s operational …
Wally gator’s owner offers a reward for the return of his emotional support alligator
The owner of Wally the emotional support alligator has offered a $3,000 reward for his gator’s safe return, “no questions asked,” according to a video posted on Facebook. Joie Henney, a York Haven …
Xpence and Visa Announce Strategic Partnership for Growth
This partnership underscores Xpence’s role as a fintech pioneer, having first introduced Visa corporate cards in Bahrain in 2021 and the UAE in 2022. Since the initial engagement under the Visa …
Learning From Fintech Companies To Empower Consumers Seeking Credit
Many business leaders and entrepreneurs are already prioritizing a change in measuring creditworthiness in America.
14 of the coolest things to do in Dubai this weekend
As the temperatures ramp up so does the Dubai social calendar, and there’s loads of things to do in Dubai to keep you looking and feeling cool. If you really do just need to soak in the pool all …
Announcing the agenda for the Fintech Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’ve added a dedicated Fintech Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. It joins Space, SaaS and AI as the other industry-focused stages — all under one big roof.
3 Incredibly Cheap Fintech Stocks to Buy Now
Nu, Upstart, and Affirm all look undervalued relative to their growth potential. Fintech stocks soared during the peak of the meme- and growth-stock rallies in 2021, but many of those stocks …
e& enterprise opens Contact and Customer Experience Centre in KSA
Contact and Customer Experience Centre in Riyadh.Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the new facility is designed to elevate customer experiences while significantly contributing to the local …
Connect Money Secures $8 Million Seed Funding
Egypt-based fintech Connect Money has completed an $8 million seed funding round. The investment was led by venture capital firms Disruptech Ventures and Algebra Ventures.[1] Read More: Egypt’s MaxAB …
How a Fintech’s Co-Founders Manage Early Cash Flow for Future Success
Amazon is a successful example. WeWork might be a warning. Brad Genser and Taylor Matthews, the co-founders of wealth management firm Farther, are currently navigating this financial ebb and flow …
‘24 Fintech’ to Elevate Riyadh’s Global Financial Technology
Tahaluf, the strategic collaborative venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF), has announced plans for …
2024 Fintech Deal Day & Awards
Coveted execs and industry celebrities to meet with small groups and answer the pertinent questions you wont hear on stage.