Maalexi, an agri-trade fintech startup based in Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 ecosystem, is set to launch the World’s First Agricultural Asset Token Exchange (MAATEX). The platform will be built on the Avalanche blockchain and aims to transform cross-border food trade by leveraging Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. The initiative seeks to introduce a new standard for […]
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Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has acquired Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure. The move is designed to deepen Flutterwave’s account-to-account (A2A) payment capabilities and build a more connected financial ecosystem across the continent. The transaction, announced on 5 January, positions open banking as a central pillar in Flutterwave’s strategy. By integrating Mono’s […]
Explore MoreUK markets are poised for a lift as investors brace for a packed day of central bank announcements, with the Bank of England (BoE) taking centre stage. According to Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, the FTSE 100 is expected to open slightly higher, though European sentiment remains “jumpy” ahead of the decisions. […]
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Ziina, the UAE’s leading digital wallet and payments platform, has launched Ziina Violet, a new subscription-based lifestyle membership. The launch marks a strategic shift for the company, evolving from a pure-play payments provider into a broader “lifestyle companion” for the region’s digitally native population. Priced at AED 100 per month, the new membership claims to […]
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CredAble, a global working capital technology platform, has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Citi to digitise trade finance controls and strengthen post-disbursement invoice validation across global markets. The collaboration centers on a white-labelled solution, powered by CredAble, which integrates a verification layer directly into Citi’s digital trade loan journey. The platform is designed […]
Explore MoreNant Global Finance (NANT) has launched a new capital markets platform designed to combine U.S. broker capabilities, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and blockchain technology into a single, integrated ecosystem. The launch follows the completion of several strategic acquisitions on January 2, 2026. NANT has acquired 100 per cent ownership of GlobexUS Holdings Corp, the […]
Explore MoreArab Financial Services (AFS), a leading digital payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has launched its SoftPOS solution nationwide in Egypt. The rollout follows the granting of a license from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to AFS’s Egyptian subsidiary, making it one of the first entities in the country to bring […]
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London-based payments platform Zilch has signed an agreement to acquire AB Fjord Bank, a Lithuania-based challenger bank, in a move designed to secure a European banking licence and accelerate its international rollout. The acquisition, announced on 7 January 2026, involves Zilch purchasing 100 per cent of Fjord Bank, which currently holds approximately $120million in total […]
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RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah, has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue an AED-backed payment token, or stablecoin. The approval marks a significant milestone in the bank’s digital asset strategy as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The issuance is subject to the […]
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Visa has entered into a strategic collaboration with cloud computing and cybersecurity firm Akamai Technologies to secure the emerging sector of “agentic commerce”—where autonomous AI agents browse, compare, and purchase products on behalf of consumers. The partnership aims to solve a critical challenge facing online merchants: distinguishing between legitimate AI shopping agents and malicious automated […]
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