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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank introduces international RuPay select debit card

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched its first global payment instrument, the International RuPay Select Debit Card.

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BBVA launches bitcoin and ether trading and custody services in Spain

BBVA has unveiled its cryptocurrency trading and custody service for bitcoin and ether, which is now available to all retail customers of legal age in Spain. After filing the relevant disclosure with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), the bank has been gradually rolling out the service in recent weeks.

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YZi Labs joins Digital Asset funding round

YZi Labs today announced its investment in Digital Asset, a platform for enterprise-grade tools to build compliant solutions for regulated markets.

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SIX closes Aquis acquisition

SIX announces the successful closing of its acquisition of Aquis Exchange plc, a leading European challenger exchange. With this strategic acquisition, SIX is evolving into a truly pan-European exchange innovator at scale, with an aggregated market share of 15% and access to 16 capital markets across Europe.

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DeFi Technologies opens Dubai office

DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “DeFi Technologies”) (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (“DeFi”), has announced its expansion in the GCC and MENA region with the registration of DEFI DMCC (certification no DMCC199558) with offices in Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai UAE.

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Mogoplus raises funds for agentic AI in lending

Sydney based AI and data Insights provider Mogoplus has raised AU$1.5m in funding from London based New Model Venture Capital Group.

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Apex Group names Helen Wang chief AI and data science officer

Apex Group has named a new Chief AI and Data Science Officer, Helen Wang as Chief AI and Data Science Officer, based in Abu Dhabi. The firm’s increasing dedication to technology-driven financial services transformation is reflected in the Apex Group AI initiative.

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UBS SDG fund reaches $100m, gaining commitment from EU

UBS Optimus Foundation and Bridges Outcomes Partnerships today announced the successful final closing of the SDG Outcomes Fund at the 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Sevilla.

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Interac appoints David Bruyea group head, financial crimes

Interac Corp. (Interac) today announced the appointment of David Bruyea as Group Head, Financial Crimes, effective immediately. This new executive role reflects the company’s dedication to protecting Canadians from fraud and enabling a more accessible and secure digital economy.

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Flutterwave relaunches Send App in the US

Flutterwave has relaunched its Send App in the United States with improved features. The Send App Flutterwave US relaunch expands money transfer options across Africa.

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Worldpay enters Thailand

Worldpay, a global industry leader in payments technology and solutions, announced today that it is adding domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand, expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific market.

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Broadridge to acquire Acolin

Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced its agreement to acquire Acolin, a leading European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services.