<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
     xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
     xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
     xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/"
     xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"
     xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
     xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">
<channel>
<title> &#45; : Fintech News Global</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/rss/category/fintech-news-global</link>
<description> &#45; : Fintech News Global</description>
<dc:language>en</dc:language>

<item>
<title>Mastercard Partners With Türkiye Dgpays to Promote Digital Payment Innovation in EEMEA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-partners-with-turkiye-dgpays</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-partners-with-turkiye-dgpays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Collaboration focuses on expanding access to seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and Mastercard will make a minority investment in Dgpays as part of this partnership. 18 December 2024, Turkey - Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/12/5-5.png" length="974921" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mastercard Partners With Türkiye Dgpays</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Debit Cards shape Oman Payment Landscape in 2023</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/debit-cards-shape-oman-payment-landscape-in-2023</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/debit-cards-shape-oman-payment-landscape-in-2023</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Electronic wallets are gaining traction, with 11,077 new wallets issued throughout the year. Staff Writer , Times of Oman December 19, 2024 Muscat: Debit cards have emerged as the dominant force in Oman’s payment landscape, accounting for a remarkable 93% of all newly issued cards in 2023. According to the 2023 ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/12/4-26.png" length="494342" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Debit Cards shape Oman Payment Landscape in 2023</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Iraq Qi and Ant International join forces to Launch SuperQi App in Iraq</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/iraq-qi-and-ant-international-join-forces</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/iraq-qi-and-ant-international-join-forces</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Baghdad, Iraq – December 26, 2024 – Qi , a leader in Iraq’s fintech sector, has officially launched its third-generation app, SuperQi, in collaboration with Ant International . Powered by Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, SuperQi integrates a digital lifestyle super app with a fully functional digital bank, heralding a ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/12/4-34.png" length="1042564" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iraq Qi and Ant International join forces</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Elon Musk xAI Raises $6 Billion in Series C Round, Valuation Surges to $45 Billion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/elon-musk-xai-raises-6-billion-in-series-c-round</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/elon-musk-xai-raises-6-billion-in-series-c-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk&#039;s artificial intelligence company, xAI , has secured $6 billion in a Series C financing round, bringing its total funding to $12 billion. This announcement follows a $6 billion raise earlier in May, as reported by TechCrunch on Wednesday. The latest round saw participation from prominent ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/12/6-4.png" length="595832" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Elon Musk xAI Raises $6 Billion in Series C Round</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Thunes Partners with Ecobank to Enhance Financial Access and Cross&#45;Border Payments Across Africa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/thunes-partners-with-ecobank</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/thunes-partners-with-ecobank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ November 7, 2024 – In a strategic move to drive financial inclusion and streamline cross-border payment solutions across the African continent, Thunes has announced a partnership with Ecobank , a leading pan-African financial institution. This collaboration aims to build secure, efficient digital payment pathways for ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/11/4-5.png" length="1372724" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thunes Partners with Ecobank</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>South Africa&#45;based fintech littlefish Partners with Visa to Drive Digital Transformation for MSMEs Across Africa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/south-africa-based-fintech-littlefish-partners-with-visa</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/south-africa-based-fintech-littlefish-partners-with-visa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Johannesburg, South Africa: Visa has announced a strategic partnership with littlefish , an omni-channel platform that empowers financial institutions by offering a suite of business solutions tailored to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. This collaboration aims to streamline ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/4-15.png" length="1034523" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Africa-based fintech littlefish Partners with Visa</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mastercard Launches “Move Commercial Payments” For Real&#45;Time Cross&#45;Border Transactions for Banks</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-launches-move-commercial-payments-for-real-time-cross-border-transactions-for-banks</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-launches-move-commercial-payments-for-real-time-cross-border-transactions-for-banks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Beijing &amp; Purchase, New York – October 21, 2024 – Mastercard has announced the launch of its latest product, Mastercard Move Commercial Payments , designed to streamline and transform cross-border commercial payments for banks. Revealed at the annual Sibos conference in Beijing, this groundbreaking solution aims to ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/6-2.png" length="1133893" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mastercard Launches “Move Commercial Payments” For Real-Time Cross-Border Transactions for Banks</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>VEON&amp;apos;s JazzCash Partners with Dgpays to Enhance e&#45;Commerce in Pakistan</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/jazzcash-partners-with-dgpays</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/jazzcash-partners-with-dgpays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amsterdam and Dubai, October 25, 2024 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator, today announced a strategic partnership between JazzCash, its financial services arm in Pakistan, and Dgpays, a prominent financial infrastructure technology provider in the EMEA region. The ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/3-6.png" length="1142560" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>JazzCash Partners with Dgpays</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Google Launches “AI First” Startup Accelerator Programme for MENA and Turkey</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/google-launches-ai-first-startup-accelerator-programme-for-mena-and-turkey</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/google-launches-ai-first-startup-accelerator-programme-for-mena-and-turkey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE — October 25, 2024 Google has officially launched its “ Google for Startups Accelerator : AI First” programme at a prominent event held at the Dubai Future Foundation Auditorium. The event celebrated the programme’s inaugural cohort, featuring 15 exceptional startups from the Middle East, North Africa, and ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/Google-web.png" length="1207002" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Google Launches “AI First” Startup Accelerator Programme for MENA and Turkey</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>OpenAI reportedly planning to build its first AI chip in 2026</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/openai-reportedly-planning-to-build-its-first-ai-chip-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/openai-reportedly-planning-to-build-its-first-ai-chip-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a strategic move to advance its artificial intelligence capabilities, OpenAI has partnered with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Broadcom to develop an in-house AI chip, according to sources reported by Reuters . While initially considering the establishment of dedicated chip manufacturing ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/6-3.png" length="736355" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OpenAI reportedly planning to build its first AI chip in 2026</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Orange Middle East and Africa and Mastercard partner to digitize payments for millions across Africa by 2025 &#45; Fi</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/orange-middle-east-and-africa-and-mastercard-partner</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/orange-middle-east-and-africa-and-mastercard-partner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ October 30, 2024 In a landmark agreement, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing financial accessibility across Sub-Saharan Africa. This significant collaboration will enable millions of Orange Money wallet holders to make digital payments with ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/4-24.png" length="1062939" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Orange Middle East and Africa and Mastercard partner</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Chinese E&#45;Retailer Temu to be investigated by EU Tech Regulators over Sale of illegal Products</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/chinese-e-retailer-temu-to-be-investigated-by-eu-tech-regulators-over-sale-of-illegal-products</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/chinese-e-retailer-temu-to-be-investigated-by-eu-tech-regulators-over-sale-of-illegal-products</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BRUSSELS — Chinese online retailer Temu is under investigation by European Union regulators over potential breaches of the EU&#039;s Digital Services Act (DSA), which seeks to prevent the sale of illegal products and safeguard consumers, officials announced Tuesday. If found in violation, Temu could face fines up to 6% of ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/6-4.png" length="1002126" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chinese E-Retailer Temu to be investigated by EU Tech Regulators over Sale of illegal Products</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Qatar Dibsy and QNB Launch World First Biometric&#45;Enabled Visa Click to Pay Solution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-dibsy-and-qnb-launch-world-first-biometric-enabled-visa-click-to-pay-solution</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-dibsy-and-qnb-launch-world-first-biometric-enabled-visa-click-to-pay-solution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Doha, Qatar: Dibsy , a prominent payment solutions provider, has partnered with QNB , the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, to unveil an enhanced version of Visa Click to Pay for retailers in Qatar. This pioneering collaboration marks the first global implementation of Click to Pay with ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/11/5.png" length="1146963" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Qatar Dibsy and QNB Launch World First Biometric-Enabled Visa Click to Pay Solution</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Tencent Partners with Visa to Launch Palm Recognition Payments in Singapore</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tencent-partners-with-visa-to-launch-palm-recognition-payments-in-singapore-fintech-news-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/tencent-partners-with-visa-to-launch-palm-recognition-payments-in-singapore-fintech-news-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ November 6, 2024 – Tencent has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to bring its palm recognition technology to international markets, with an initial rollout in Singapore. The service, called “Pay by Palm,” enables Visa cardholders from participating banks—including DBS, OCBC, and UOB—to make secure, ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/11/5-4.png" length="1195430" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tencent Partners with Visa</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>VEON’s Cloud &amp;amp;amp; Cybersecurity Platform Garaj Signs with Standard Chartered Bank in Pakistan</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cybersecurity-platform-garaj-signs-with-standard-chartered-bank-in-pakistan</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/cybersecurity-platform-garaj-signs-with-standard-chartered-bank-in-pakistan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amsterdam, Dubai, Islamabad, 07 November 2024 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) , a global digital operator, today announced a strategic collaboration between Jazz, VEON’s digital operator in Pakistan, and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) . Through Jazz’s enterprise solutions arm, Garaj , the ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/11/2-2.png" length="754794" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cybersecurity Platform Garaj Signs with Standard Chartered Bank in Pakistan</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Qatar Ooredoo Fintech, PayPal Announce &amp;apos;first&#45;of&#45;its&#45;kind Fintech Partnership&amp;apos; in GCC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-ooredoo-fintech-paypal-announce-first-of-its-kind-fintech-partnership-in-gcc</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-ooredoo-fintech-paypal-announce-first-of-its-kind-fintech-partnership-in-gcc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Doha, Qatar — Ooredoo Fintech, the financial arm of Ooredoo Qatar, has announced a strategic partnership with global payments leader PayPal . This groundbreaking collaboration enables Ooredoo Money users in Qatar to seamlessly transfer funds between their wallets and PayPal accounts, while unlocking access to PayPal’s ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/11/4-14.png" length="963212" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Qatar Ooredoo Fintech, PayPal Announce &#039;first-of-its-kind Fintech Partnership&#039; in GCC</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>PayTabs Egypt and Azimut Partner to Revolutionize Digital Payments for Stock Trading in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/paytabs-egypt-and-azimut-partner</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/paytabs-egypt-and-azimut-partner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – : PayTabs Egypt , a leading payments solutions provider in the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with Azimut Egypt , a prominent multinational investment manager. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Egypt’s financial landscape by enabling Azimut customers to top up their ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/11/4-19.png" length="661015" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PayTabs Egypt and Azimut Partner</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Network International and Gate To Pay sign MoU to accelerate digital financial growth in Jordan</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/network-international-and-gate-to-pay-sign-mou</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/network-international-and-gate-to-pay-sign-mou</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dead Sea, Jordan – Network International (Network) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gate To Pay (Jordanian Elaf for Integrated Solutions) This collaboration will accelerate Jordan’s digital transformation. The agreement, signed at the MENA ICT, will introduce innovative, secure payment services to ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/11/4-21.png" length="1208077" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Network International and Gate To Pay sign MoU</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Zambian neobank Lupiya partners with Network International to launch Card Product</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/zambian-neobank-lupiya-partners-with-network-international</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/zambian-neobank-lupiya-partners-with-network-international</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LUSAKA, Zambia, September 12, 2024/ -- Network International (Network) ( www.Network.ae ), the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East, has announced that Zambian fintech and neobank, Lupiya, has appointed Network as their digital payments technology partner to launch a new debit card. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/2-19.png" length="794743" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zambian neobank Lupiya partners with Network International</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Qatar Ooredoo Group Secures QAR 2 billion in Landmark Financing Deal to Accelerate Data Centre Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-ooredoo-group-secures-qar-2-billion-in-landmark-financing-deal</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-ooredoo-group-secures-qar-2-billion-in-landmark-financing-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The deal – signed with QNB, Doha Bank and Masraf Al Rayan – will power the growth of Ooredoo’s data center unit and unlock new opportunities in AI and Cloud computing. The 10-year hybrid facility, which comprises commercial and Islamic tranches, is the largest transaction ever achieved in the tech industry in the ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/4-22.png" length="686571" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Qatar Ooredoo Group Secures QAR 2 billion in Landmark Financing Deal</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Africa Finance Corporation partners with ITANA for the creation of Africa’s first Digital Economic Zone</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/africa-finance-corporation-partners-with-itana</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/africa-finance-corporation-partners-with-itana</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK, United States of America, September 27, 2024/APO Group/ -- Itana ( http://apo-opa.co/4dnuip1 ), Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) ( www.AfricaFC.org ), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have agreed to jointly ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/4-1.png" length="1091252" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Africa Finance Corporation partners with ITANA</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Qatar Ooredoo Fintech Partners with Oman Malaa to Enhance Customer Verification with E&#45;KYC Service &amp;apos;Huwiya&amp;apos; in Oman</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-ooredoo-fintech-partners-with-oman-malaa</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-ooredoo-fintech-partners-with-oman-malaa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Muscat, Oman – Ooredoo Fintech has officially announced a strategic partnership with Mala’a , a leading fintech company in Oman, to integrate their innovative E-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) service, &#039;Huwiya&#039;. This collaboration is set to revolutionize Ooredoo Fintech&#039;s customer verification processes, ensuring ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/4-18.png" length="1489714" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Qatar Ooredoo Fintech Partners with Oman Malaa</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mastercard, Empik, and PayEye Launch In&#45;Store Biometric Payment Pilot Using iris and Facial Recognition</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-empik-and-payeye-launch-in-store-biometric-payment-pilot-using-iris-and-facial-recognition</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-empik-and-payeye-launch-in-store-biometric-payment-pilot-using-iris-and-facial-recognition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Poland, August 2024 – In a pioneering move set to redefine the retail experience, Mastercard , Empik , and PayEye have launched Europe&#039;s first in-store biometric payment pilot, utilizing iris and facial recognition technologies. The initiative allows customers to make payments using only their biometric data, offering ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/08/5.png" length="912553" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mastercard, Empik, and PayEye Launch In-Store Biometric Payment Pilot Using iris and Facial Recognition</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Blockscout Raises $3M Seed Round Led by 1kx</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/blockscout-raises-3m-seed-round-led-by-1kx</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/blockscout-raises-3m-seed-round-led-by-1kx</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Blockscout, the leading open-source block explorer for all EVM-based chains, has successfully closed a $3 million seed round led by 1kx. The funding round also saw participation from notable investors such as Primitive Ventures and Gnosis, along with angel investors including Evan Van Ness, Alex Svanevik, Kartik ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/08/2-23.png" length="569050" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Blockscout Raises $3M Seed Round Led by 1kx</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Kuwait&amp;apos;s Fastest&#45;Growing P2P Payment App, Kem, Secures $3 Million Investment from Tether to Boost Regional Adoption of USD₮</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/kuwaits-fastest-growing-p2p-payment-app-kem-secures-3-million-investment</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/kuwaits-fastest-growing-p2p-payment-app-kem-secures-3-million-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tether &#039;s Strategic Investment in Kem Signals a Major Step Forward for Digital Finance in the Gulf Region, Aiming to Enhance Financial Inclusion and Stability Kuwait City, Kuwait – – Kem , the fastest-growing peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app in Kuwait, has secured a $3 million investment from Tether , the world’s ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/08/3.png" length="467323" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kuwait&#039;s Fastest-Growing P2P Payment App, Kem, Secures $3 Million Investment</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Kuwait&#45;based E&#45;Commerce Platform Bazzar Gate Secures $1 Million Funding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/kuwait-based-e-commerce-platform-bazzar-gate-secures-1-million-funding</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/kuwait-based-e-commerce-platform-bazzar-gate-secures-1-million-funding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kuwait – September 26, 2024 : Bazzar Gate , a leading e-commerce platform in Kuwait, has successfully secured $1 million in funding to enhance and expand its innovative e-commerce solution, Partners. The platform, launched in January 2024, is designed to enable aspiring entrepreneurs to create fully functional ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/4-23.png" length="763139" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kuwait-based E-Commerce Platform Bazzar Gate Secures $1 Million Funding</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mastercard Partners with Mercuryo to Launch Crypto Debit Card in Europe</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-partners-with-mercuryo</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-partners-with-mercuryo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Empowering users to spend cryptocurrencies directly from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants across Europe. Mastercard , the global payments giant, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated cryptocurrency debit card. This innovative product enables users to ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/5.png" length="1241117" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mastercard Partners with Mercuryo</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Ooredoo Qatar partners with Landmark Group Shukran loyalty program to offer enhanced benefits for members</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ooredoo-qatar-partners-with-landmark-group-shukran-loyalty-program</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/ooredoo-qatar-partners-with-landmark-group-shukran-loyalty-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Doha, Qatar – Ooredoo Qatar, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced an exciting new partnership with Landmark Group’s Shukran Loyalty Program, one of the Middle East’s premier retail loyalty initiatives. This collaboration aims to deliver unprecedented value and convenience to Ooredoo’s Nojoom ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/2-20.png" length="800616" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ooredoo Qatar partners with Landmark Group Shukran loyalty program</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Emirates NBD reports Dh5.2 Billion Net Profit in Q3&#45;2024</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/emirates-nbd-reports-dh5-2-billion-net-profit</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/emirates-nbd-reports-dh5-2-billion-net-profit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, October 17, 2024 — Emirates NBD , Dubai’s largest bank by assets, announced flat net profit for the third quarter of 2024, as an increase in net interest income was offset by higher impairment charges and investments aimed at driving future growth. For the July-to-September period, the bank posted a net profit ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/2-11.png" length="1109427" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emirates NBD reports Dh5.2 Billion Net Profit</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Noman Azhar, Chief Officer Zindigi powered by JS Bank Named “Digital Leader of the Year”</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/noman-azhar-chief-officer-zindigi-powered-by-js-bank-named-digital-leader-of-the-year</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/noman-azhar-chief-officer-zindigi-powered-by-js-bank-named-digital-leader-of-the-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lahore, Pakistan, September 2024 – Noman Azhar, Chief Officer of Zindigi , powered by JS Bank , has been honored with the prestigious title of &quot;Digital Leader of the Year&quot; at the 2024 Pakistan Digital Awards. This accolade recognizes his pivotal role in transforming Pakistan’s digital banking and fintech sectors, as ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/Pakistan.png" length="1145723" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Noman Azhar, Chief Officer Zindigi powered by JS Bank Named “Digital Leader of the Year”</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>PayRetailers expands further into Africa, boosting financial inclusion across eight additional key markets</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/payretailers-expands-further-into-africa</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/payretailers-expands-further-into-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LONDON, United Kingdom, September 18, 2024/ -- Expansion includes Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Nigeria; Leveraging success in Latin America to provide underbanked populations in Africa with efficient payment functions. PayRetailers, the leading payment processor for Latin ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/2-31.png" length="29523" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PayRetailers expands further into Africa</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Boost Digital Payments in Kenya</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/safaricom-and-mastercard-partner</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/safaricom-and-mastercard-partner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kenya – Safaricom and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing digital payment solutions and cross-border remittance services across Kenya. The collaboration will leverage M-PESA’s extensive merchant network and Mastercard’s global payment infrastructure to empower over 636,000 merchants ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/4-17.png" length="1463955" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Safaricom and Mastercard Partner</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Morocco&#45;Based Userguest Raises $2.4 Million in Seed Funding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/morocco-based-userguest-raises-2-4-million-in-seed-funding</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/morocco-based-userguest-raises-2-4-million-in-seed-funding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Userguest , a Moroccan startup founded in 2018 that helps hotels optimize their direct revenues, has successfully raised EUR 2.2 million (US$2.4 million) in a seed funding round to fuel its rapid expansion and drive product innovation. The funding round was led by Al Mada Ventures and included participation from ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/4-19.png" length="1172679" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Morocco-Based Userguest Raises $2.4 Million in Seed Funding</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Bybit introduces Islamic Account to enhance trading access for Muslim Communities globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bybit-introduces-islamic-account-to-enhance-trading-access-for-muslim-communities</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/bybit-introduces-islamic-account-to-enhance-trading-access-for-muslim-communities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE : Bybit , the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of its Islamic Account, becoming the first global crypto exchange to offer a Shariah-compliant trading solution. This innovative move marks a significant milestone in the crypto industry, opening new ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/5-2.png" length="1327174" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bybit introduces Islamic Account to enhance trading access for Muslim Communities</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Visa Unveils Tokenized Asset Platform to Revolutionize Bank Tokenization on Ethereum</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-unveils-tokenized-asset-platform-to-revolutionize-bank-tokenization-on-ethereum</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/visa-unveils-tokenized-asset-platform-to-revolutionize-bank-tokenization-on-ethereum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ September 26, 2024 – Global payments leader Visa (NYSE: V) has introduced the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) , a cutting-edge solution designed to help banks issue and test fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This innovative platform aims to digitize real-world assets (RWAs) such as commodities and ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/5-3.png" length="1204080" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Visa Unveils Tokenized Asset Platform to Revolutionize Bank Tokenization on Ethereum</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Amplify Growth Partnership Launches $100 Million Debt Fund to Support Tech Companies Across MENA and Turkey</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amplify-growth-partnership-launches-100-million-debt-fund</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/amplify-growth-partnership-launches-100-million-debt-fund</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Amplify Growth Partnership has officially launched a $100 million growth debt fund, aimed at providing debt capital to technology-focused companies across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENA) region. The fund is set to bridge the debt capital gap, offering much-needed financial ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/4-24.png" length="428349" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amplify Growth Partnership Launches $100 Million Debt Fund</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>PTCL and IFC&#45;Led Consortium Secure Historic $400 Million Financing Deal for Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ptcl-and-ifc-led-consortium-secure-historic-400-million-financing-deal-for-acquisition-of-telenor-pakistan</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/ptcl-and-ifc-led-consortium-secure-historic-400-million-financing-deal-for-acquisition-of-telenor-pakistan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ KARACHI, September 2024 — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) -led consortium celebrated a landmark financing agreement to facilitate PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers (Private) Limited. The acquisition, valued at Rs 108 billion, is ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/09/3-5.png" length="1239036" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PTCL and IFC-Led Consortium Secure Historic $400 Million Financing Deal for Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Microsoft Expands Global Engineering Development Footprint to UAE with New Center in Abu Dhabi</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/microsoft-expands-global-engineering-development-footprint-to-uae-with-new-center-in-abu-dhabi</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/microsoft-expands-global-engineering-development-footprint-to-uae-with-new-center-in-abu-dhabi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi, UAE – Microsoft Corporation is set to strengthen its global engineering presence with the launch of its first-ever Global Engineering Development Center in the Arab world, located in Abu Dhabi. This move marks a significant milestone as the UAE becomes a key player in Microsoft&#039;s global network of ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/4-2.png" length="874572" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Microsoft Expands Global Engineering Development Footprint to UAE with New Center in Abu Dhabi</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partners to Digitize Payment Services Across the MEA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-and-amazon-payment-services-partners</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-and-amazon-payment-services-partners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Partnership to boost digital payment acceptance in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, and the UAE. Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services (APS) have entered a multi-year commercial partnership aimed at revolutionizing digital payment acceptance across the Middle East and Africa. The ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/4-4.png" length="1030465" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partners</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pnyx Hill and Bahrain FinTech Bay Partners to Strengthen FinTech Innovation and Compliance in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/pnyx-hill-and-bahrain-fintech-bay-partners</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/pnyx-hill-and-bahrain-fintech-bay-partners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manama, Bahrain – October 8, 2024 – Pnyx Hill Ltd , a specialized business solutions provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM), UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), one of the leading fintech hubs in the MENA region. The partnership aims to drive ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/4-8.png" length="1308192" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pnyx Hill and Bahrain FinTech Bay Partners</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Stripe to deepen Partnership with NVIDIA for AI advances</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stripe-to-deepen-partnership-with-nvidia-for-ai-advances</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/stripe-to-deepen-partnership-with-nvidia-for-ai-advances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ San Francisco, October 9, 2024 — Stripe , a leading financial infrastructure platform, today announced an expanded partnership with NVIDIA , aimed at advancing AI technology to benefit Stripe’s customers and improve fraud detection. The collaboration will also broaden global access to NVIDIA&#039;s cutting-edge GPUs and AI ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/10/6.png" length="654242" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:58 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stripe to deepen Partnership with NVIDIA for AI advances</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Qatar’s QNB Partners with India&amp;apos;s NPCI to launch QR code&#45;based UPI payments in Qatar</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatars-qnb-partners-with-indias-npci-to-launch-qr-code-based-upi-payments-in-qatar</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qatars-qnb-partners-with-indias-npci-to-launch-qr-code-based-upi-payments-in-qatar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Doha, Qatar – QNB , the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a landmark agreement with India&#039;s NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to introduce QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant payments across Qatar. This initiative represents a significant milestone, ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/07/2-13.png" length="979980" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:57 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Qatar’s QNB Partners with India&#039;s NPCI to launch QR code-based UPI payments in Qatar</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Jordan Kuwait Bank Partners with Mastercard and FOO to Launch Revolutionary eliWallet</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/jordan-kuwait-bank-partners-with-mastercard-and-foo</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/jordan-kuwait-bank-partners-with-mastercard-and-foo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard and FOO to introduce eliWallet, a groundbreaking multicurrency payment solution designed to revolutionize financial transactions for customers. eliWallet, developed by JKB, is a state-of-the-art prepaid wallet ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/07/2-20.png" length="1422500" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:57 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jordan Kuwait Bank Partners with Mastercard and FOO</media:keywords>
</item>

<item>
<title>Diamond Trust Bank Partners with Network International to Enhance Digital Banking and Card Services in Kenya</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/diamond-trust-bank-partners-with-network-international</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/diamond-trust-bank-partners-with-network-international</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nairobi, Kenya – Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) , a tier-one bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) with over 75 years of operation in East Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Network International , the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://fintechnews.media/uploads/images/2024/07/2-35.png" length="1543095" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:57 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Diamond Trust Bank Partners with Network International</media:keywords>
</item>

</channel>
</rss>