Dubai blockchain market to reach Dh437 mn in 5 years
The growth rate of Dubai’s blockchain market in 2018 was higher than the global average of 19%...
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Singapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCs
The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others...
UOB’s private equity unit co-leads S$42.2 mn funding of Thai fintech
UOB was among the top three investors in the funding round for Lightnet...
Mastercard, SABB partner to enhance international payments
SABB customers can send money to more than 100 countries through Mastercard Send for Cross-Border...
SoftBank invests $100 mn in Mexican fintech Konfio
This is Softbank’s third investment in Mexico reflecting its interest to promote new technologies...
China fintech OneConnect skips HK, to raise $100 mn in US IPO
The startup will list its shares either on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Global Market...
Singapore’s Portal launches fund targeted at APac HNWIs
Portal Digital Fund operates on the basis of a fund-of-funds structure and aims to have $100 mn in funds in the future...
World’s first blockchain sukuk: BMT Bina Ummah raises $50K
BMT Bina used the SmartSukuk platform introduced by Blossom Finance to fund micro-SMEs and entrepreneurs...
CIMB Singapore’s trade finance platform to generate $100 mn
The bank completed its first trade financing transaction using IoT cargo sensors and blockchain...
Technology uptake drives African logistics innovation
African logistics companies are driving innovation using drones, mobile phone apps, and blockchain...