Pyypl, a fintech company operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with Visa to introduce virtual and physical prepaid Visa cards via its mobile app. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion across the region, providing underserved populations with greater access to financial services. The integration of Visa virtual cards will […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating the need to issue a CBDC and help them craft strong policies and regulatory frameworks […]
PRESS RELEASE. Zilliqa, the high-throughput, low-fee layer 1 blockchain platform, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Gravity Team, a leading algorithmic market maker and liquidity provider in the cryptocurrency space. This collaboration is poised to significantly enhance liquidity within the Zilliqa ecosystem, particularly in global and emerging markets, providing investors with increased access […]
Ripple, a leading enterprise in blockchain and crypto solutions, and Archax, the UK’s first regulated digital asset exchange, have announced an extension to their existing collaboration on June 13, 2024. This partnership aims to bring hundreds of millions of dollars of tokenized real-world assets onto the XRP Ledger over the next year, positioning the XRPL […]
Global gold reserves rose by 33 tonnes in April, according to the World Gold Council. The Central Bank of Turkey was at the forefront, increasing its holdings by 8 tonnes. This addition marks 11 consecutive months of purchases, bringing the central bank’s year-to-date acquisitions to 38 tonnes and raising its overall official gold reserves to […]