1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (589+ words) Digital payments are now the default in Singapore for everything from retail therapy to public transport, but cash holds its ground in the heartland, according to a survey commissioned by The Sunday Times. - Sheila Chiang Business Correspondent and Timothy Goh…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (112+ words) ECCB Clarifies Status of SKN Online Media Bank:  St Vincent Times ECCB’s Advisory on St Kitts-Nevis Online Media Bank The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) confirms that SKN Online Media Bank is not licensed under the Banking Act, 2015 of Saint…...

5+ hour, 53+ min ago  (302+ words) For millions of Nigerians, access to credit remains out of reach. Traditional credit scoring systems rely heavily on formal banking history, leaving out a large population that earns, saves, and transacts outside structured financial institutions. Tope Akande is building a…...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago  (545+ words) The significance cannot be overstated. In 2020, American fintech companies were raising two to three times more capital than European counterparts. By 2025, that gap had closed to zero. Investors have stopped viewing fintech as an American category with European aspirants. Instead,…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (583+ words) Global fintech funding surged 21% to reach $53 billion in 2025, yet UK fintech investment fell sharply in the same period. This divergence captures a moment when the UK’s fintech sector, despite its world-class infrastructure and talent, faced domestic headwinds that decoupled it…...

48+ min ago  (278+ words) The scam attempts can take various forms(Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images) Brits are being warned to remain vigilant as Ofgem highlights that many could lose out on money without realising. Victims have reported being targeted via: Ofgem stated any…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (919+ words) A 401(k) used to feel like something you'd "figure out later." That's no longer the case. With fewer pensions and rising costs, the money you set aside now plays a much bigger role in your future. Whether you're just getting…...

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (256+ words) The Vienna-based crypto broker aims to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional finance with its new blockchain network. Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:35am The launch of Vision Chain by Bitpanda is a strategic move to bridge the gap between the crypto world…...

13+ hour, 58+ min ago  (448+ words) Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, VALR, has partnered with the digital payments gateway Onafriq. This integration allows users in 43 African markets to fund their crypto accounts directly using mobile money in local currencies, without the need for a bank account. The…...

3+ hour, 17+ min ago  (273+ words) Datavault AI, MDM LLC, and Unity Reserve unveil MUSD to empower underserved communities worldwide Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:58pm The MUSD project aims to bridge the gap between the unbanked and the global economy, embodying the principles of freedom and reconciliation that defined…...