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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Achieves $1 Trillion Milestone
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF reached $1 trillion in assets. Strong long-term returns…
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Fintech
Ripple Invests in Flutterwave, Boosting Valuation to $3.3 Billion
Flutterwave's valuation rose to $3.3 billion after Ripple investment. Ripple secured access to Africa’s largest FinTech network with the deal. Flutterwave and Ripple aim to improve cross-border payment speed and…
Orchestration in Payments Fuels Efficiency, But Not Without Challenges
Payment orchestration aligns multiple financial entities for smooth transactions. Main problems include failed transactions and expensive integrations. Automation and frequent…
eToro Explores Entry Into Banking Through Acquisitions
eToro is exploring entry into banking, considering acquiring a banking license. Their strategy involves acquiring wealth-tech firms to strengthen payment…
Wirecard’s Illusory Billions Stun the Financial World
Wirecard's alleged €1.9 billion collapsed without existing evidence. Philippine banks counterclaimed Wirecard's assertions with immediate denials. Rigorous auditing changes emerge…
Monzo Reaches 10 Million UK Customers
Monzo surpasses 10 million UK personal customers. Bank adds two million customers in under a year. Monzo secures $600 million funding for continued innovation.
Traditional Banks Attract Customers with Subscription Models
Banks increasingly use subscription models for stable revenue streams. These models must prove added value over free alternatives to succeed.…
Brazil Pushes for Central Bank Autonomy as FinTech Grows
Brazil's central bank seeks increased autonomy as the financial system evolves. Digitalization pressures the bank amidst declining resources and rising…
Capsa AI Secures $18 Million to Enhance Private Capital Operations
Capsa AI raises $18 million in Series A funding for expansion. The startup addresses inefficiencies in private capital's data management.…
