Zodia Custody, an institution-first digital asset custodian, will provide custody support for AUDM, an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Macropod. The move makes Zodia the first global custodian to support the asset, signaling a significant step in the maturation of Australia’s digital asset ecosystem. The partnership enables institutional clients to access AUDM within Zodia’s cold-storage […]
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Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management platform, has officially launched its European headquarters in Dublin, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. The opening, announced on 18 December 2025, represents the company’s fifth office launch in just 12 months, following recent expansions into Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. While Qashio […]
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In this episode, Mark Walker and Aishwary Gupta delve into the transformative role of stablecoins in the global financial landscape, discussing their impact on economic policies, regulatory challenges, and future predictions for digital currencies. The post The Future of Stablecoins: A Global Financial Shift appeared first on The Fintech Times.
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Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has signed a strategic partnership with Venturewave Capital, one of Ireland’s leading private equity and venture capital firms. The agreement marks a significant deepening of ties between the two nations, positioning Venturewave as Hub71’s first Irish venture capital partner. The collaboration aims to create reciprocal growth pathways for startups […]
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FinTech Australia has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s final inquiry report on harnessing data and digital technology, which estimates that an effective Consumer Data Right (CDR) regime could boost Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by up to $10billion per year. The peak body for the Australian fintech sector praised the report for siding […]
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Smart Payment Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with global payment acceptance leader Castles Technology to strengthen the global reach and resilience of its G8 payment gateway. The collaboration involves integrating Castles’ PCI P2PE-certified hardware platforms into Smart’s software-led ecosystem. The move is designed to address critical infrastructure challenges in sectors where reliability is […]
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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 […]
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UK 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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