Standard Chartered invests in Singapore blockchain platform Contour
Contour aims at digitalising the letter of credit process...
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SoftBank-backed CloudMinds slashes jobs over failed IPO
The company will cut between 175 and 225 jobs — and shut down its co-headquarters in Silicon Valley...
Philippines’ AgriNurture to provide digital banking services
Earthright Holdings, ArgiNurture’s parent company, buys stake in Binangonan Rural Bank...
WEX to acquire Singapore fintech eNett, Optal for $1.7 billion
Optal is a shareholder of eNett and the primary issuer of eNett payments...
Nigerian fintech Paga acquires Apposit to fuel expansion
The fintech raised $10 mn last year and announced its plan to expand globally...
The UK might allow Huawei to play a minimal role in its 5G network
Huawei will not be involved in the core aspects of the country’s 5G network over security concerns...
Western Union, Bharti Airtel to launch cross-border payment in Africa
The real-time cross-border payment service will drive financial inclusion across the continent...
Singapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCs
The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others...
African tech startups secure $491.6 mn in funding in 2019
2019 also witnessed a 61% increase in the number of investors to reach 261...
Vodafone becomes eighth member to quit Libra Association
Last year, eBay Visa, Mastercard, Mercado Pago, Stripe, Booking Holdings and PayPal left the association...