First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched the FAB Rewards Active Credit Card, a new product developed in collaboration with Mastercard that integrates wearable payment technology with wellness incentives. The offering is headlined by a complimentary fitness tracking payment ring, which the bank describes as a “world-first” innovation. This wearable device combines secure contactless payments […]
Explore MoreThe UK tech sector raised $15.3billion in 2025, an 11 per cent decline year-on-year, according to the latest data from Tracxn. Despite the drop, the UK maintained its position as the second-highest funded country globally, trailing only the United States and remaining ahead of China and India. A pronounced divergence in funding stages defined the […]
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Lean Technologies, a leading MENA financial infrastructure provider, and Ziina, a UAE-based payments platform, have launched the country’s first live customer-initiated Open Finance payment. The milestone transaction was executed under the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance framework, marking a significant transition for the region’s financial ecosystem from technical readiness to real-world application. […]
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Citrea, the Bitcoin application layer backed by Founders Fund and Galaxy Ventures, has launched Citrea USD (ctUSD), a native USD stablecoin designed to provide a unified settlement layer for Bitcoin-denominated markets. Issued by MoonPay and powered by M0, ctUSD is fully backed by short-term US Treasury bills and cash. The token is designed to align […]
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ProgressSoft, a global provider of real-time payment solutions, has been announced as the winner of the Business Banking category at the 2025 FF Awards. The accolade was presented during a ceremony held in London on 25 November 2025, recognising the company’s Corporate Banking Suite for its role in modernising operations for financial institutions worldwide. Streamlining […]
Explore MorePunjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited (PPCBL) has formally engaged the AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking and Economics (AlHuda CIBE) to lead its transition from conventional banking operations to a fully Shariah-compliant model. The advisory agreement was signed in Dubai by Mr. Muhammad Zubair, CEO of AlHuda CIBE, and Mr. Shahraam Raza Bakhtari, president of PPCBL. […]
Explore MoreMal, an Abu Dhabi-based fintech founded by serial entrepreneur and former Botim CEO Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, has closed a record-breaking $230million seed funding round. Led by global investment platform BlueFive Capital, alongside strategic investors and family offices, the raise is reportedly the largest seed round in the history of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. […]
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Stanchion Payments, a global payment technology solutions provider, has released the latest instalment of its Voices from the Market series, shining a spotlight on Indonesia’s rapid transformation into one of the world’s most dynamic mobile-first payment environments. Drawing on insights from Austrade Indonesia, the analysis identifies the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) as the […]
Explore MoreIn this episode of The Fintech Times, News & Views Podcast, Join Mark Walker and Kelvin Tan from Audax as they delve into the future of banking, discussing embedded finance, data-driven business models, and the potential of stable coins. Discover how banks can transform into data mediators and what this means for the industry. The post […]
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Digital payment technologies are often presented as a clear answer to financial exclusion. From mobile wallets to online payment platforms, fintech solutions promise lower costs, faster transactions, and broader access to financial services. For many firms and regulators, the assumption is straightforward: if payments become digital, inclusion will naturally follow, In an article for The […]
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