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Philippines SEC requests removal of the Binance app from app stores

News | Cryptocurrencies | 24 Apr 2024

The Philippines SEC has issued directives to both Google and Apple, instructing them to remove the Binance application from their respective app stores.

regulation, compliance, cryptocurrency, online security

Nexo receives initial approval from Dubai's regulatory authority

News | Cryptocurrencies | 08 Mar 2024

The Dubai branch of digital assets institution Nexo has received initial approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

cryptocurrency, regulation, compliance, digital assets

FATF drops UAE off financial crime watchlist

News | Payments General | 26 Feb 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced that it has dropped the UAE from its grey list regarding concerns about financial crime and money laundering.

 

AML, financial crime, terrorism, regulation, cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange, funding, money laundering

Navigating the sands of innovation: Open Finance in the GCC

Voice of the Industry | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Feb 2024

Serena Sebastiani from PwC Middle East embarks on a journey through innovation in the GCC's financial sector with a focus on Open Finance. Discover the region's strategic evolution.

Open Banking, Open Finance, regulation, report

Visa, Checkout.com, and Stake fuel real estate investments in UAE

News | Payments General | 20 Feb 2024

Visa, Checkout.com, and investment platform Stake have partnered to launch a cross-border account funding solution to facilitate real estate investments in the UAE.

investment, cross-border payments, digital wallet, digital payments

Alipay Plus expands digital services to UAE transportation and tax refund

News | Mobile Payments | 01 Feb 2024

Alipay Plus has expanded its services to the UAE, allowing Chinese visitors to use it for taxi payments and receive instant tax refunds at major airports, enhancing travel convenience.

QR code, QR payments, mobile payments, digital wallet, POS

stc pay partners with Mastercard

News | Payments General | 15 Jan 2024

Bahrain-based stc pay has entered a strategic partnership with Mastercard to enhance its digital payment offering and improve customer experience.

partnership, customer experience, digital payments, financial services, financial inclusion

Dubai First partners with Mastercard to leverage Token Connect services

News | Payments General | 15 Jan 2024

UAE-based Dubai First, a consumer services platform under First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), has partnered with Mastercard to leverage Mastercard Token Connect in the region.

partnership, tokenization, online platform, digital wallet, digital payments

Mastercard partners with Further Ventures in UAE and MENA

News | Online Payments | 18 Dec 2023

Global card issuer Mastercard has partnered with UAE-based Further Ventures, a venture-building and investment company, to accelerate next-generation payments and asset management infrastructure.

partnership, digital payments, digital banking, online payments, startup

GCEX obtains an operational VASP licence in Dubai

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 Nov 2023

UK-based GCEX has obtained an operational virtual asset service provider licence from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority of Dubai.

cryptocurrency exchange, cryptocurrency, virtual asset, financial services

Airtel Money, TerraPay offer mobile money for Tanzanian travellers in UAE

News | Mobile Payments | 23 Oct 2023

Airtel Money Tanzania and TerraPay have introduced an international remittance service, allowing the former’s customers to transact using their Airtel Money accounts in the UAE.

mobile payments, remittance, cross-border payments, partnership, POS

The UAE government partners with Mastercard for the adoption of AI

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 25 Aug 2023

The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications office has signed a MoU with Mastercard to increase AI capabilities and readiness in the region.

artificial intelligence, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, partnership, financial crime

Network International introduces WeChat Pay on N-Genius

News | Mobile Payments | 17 Aug 2023

UAE-based Network International has introduced WeChat Pay acceptance on its POS terminals across the United Arab Emirates. 

mobile payments, digital payments, cashless, digital currency

noqodi expands collaboration with Network International

News | Payments General | 16 Aug 2023

UAE-based fintech noqodi has expanded its collaboration with UAE-based payment products and services provider Network International.

partnership, payments , fintech, paytech, POS, SoftPOS, ecommerce, retail, cashless, financial inclusion

Thunes CEO, Peter De Caluwe, on transforming cross-border payments

Interviews | Online Payments | 01 Aug 2023

The Paypers interviewed Peter De Caluwe, the CEO of Thunes, on the company’s rapid growth and Series C funding announcement.

cross-border payments, CBDC, crypto, cryptocurrency, funding, partnership, digital wallet, growth markets

Is Open Banking a revolutionary convenience or a challenging disruption?

Voice of the Industry | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Jul 2023

Open Banking: Shaping regulations, overcoming challenges, and unlocking the future of finance. Insights from Irfan Ahmed, BPC expert.

Open Banking, API, SMEs, Request to Pay

Ripple acquires Metaco and plans to expand its enterprise offerings

News | Cryptocurrencies | 18 May 2023

US-based crypto solutions provider Ripple has acquired Switzerland-based digital asset custody provider Metaco to expand its enterprise offerings.

acquisition, partnership, digital assets, cryptocurrency, expansion

Standard Chartered to offer digital asset custody in the UAE

News | Cryptocurrencies | 12 May 2023

UK-based Standard Chartered has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai International Financial Centre to work on digital assets. 

digital assets, cryptocurrency, partnership, banks

Ripple opens new office in Dubai

News | Cryptocurrencies | 09 May 2023

US-based crypto solutions provider Ripple has expanded its presence in MENA by opening a new office location in Dubai.

SMEs, Ripple, cryptocurrency, money transfer, cross-border payments, remittances

Mamo partners with Checkout.com

News | Mobile Payments | 02 May 2023

UAE-based fintech Mamo has chosen Checkout.com as its payment provider of choice for its flagship product Mamo Business.

mobile payments, fintech, SMEs, digital payments, digital onboarding