The Bank of Lithuania has officially supplemented the electronic money institution (EMI) licence for fintech company TransferGo. This regulatory enhancement enables the firm to continue providing its core money transfer and payment account services, while also paving the way for new consumer product offerings. In the near future, the company plans to introduce TransferGo payment […]
Explore More
Taranis Capital has launched its first exclusive, invitation-only Global Investor Newsletter. Created in response to sustained demand from investors across multiple jurisdictions, the new communication channel is designed to provide deeper insight into the firm’s expanding platform and fund activations. Supporting high-growth verticals The initiative arrives as Taranis Capital progresses toward the full operational fulfilment […]
Explore More
Amendments to the Credit Institutions Law, which officially entered into force on 6 January 2026, have created a brand new category of financial market participant in Latvia: the specialised credit institution. Under the new regulatory framework, these institutions will be permitted to operate similarly to traditional banks. However, they will benefit from a significantly lower […]
Explore More
As stablecoins continue to solidify their position as a foundational layer for global financial settlement, Ethereum layer-2 network Morph has entered into a strategic partnership with Circle to integrate USDC and the Circle Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). The integration will bring standardised cross-chain settlement and payment stablecoins to Morph’s infrastructure, which is explicitly built for […]
Explore More
In an exclusive interview with Mark Walker, Editorial Director of The Fintech Times, Peta Conn, director for GB and Europe at Invest Northern Ireland, detailed how the region has evolved into a global leader for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and emerging technologies. Peta Conn, director for GB and Europe at Invest Northern Ireland According […]
Explore More
A new global study has found that the majority of businesses continue to manage payments through disconnected systems and workflows, a practice that limits visibility and control as payment complexity increases. The findings were published in Corefy’s annual research report, The State of Payment Maturity 2025: A Global Study on Payment Stacks and Orchestration Readiness. […]
Explore More
In this episode of the Fintech Times News and Views podcast, Mark Walker interviews Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, during Abu Dhabi Finance Week. They discuss the UAE’s leadership in digital assets, Bitwise’s journey in the crypto space, and the future of finance with AI and crypto integration. The post Crypto’s […]
Explore More
Ctrl Alt, a tokenisation infrastructure provider, and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) have launched Phase Two of Dubai’s Real Estate Tokenisation Project Pilot. This new phase introduces controlled secondary market trading capabilities for tokenised real estate assets. Building on early success The rollout builds on the successful first stage of the pilot, during which ten […]
Explore More
As the global technology sector searches for its next frontier of growth, LEAP is preparing to take centre stage once again. The award-winning technology event returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 13 to 16 April 2026 to convene the world’s most influential tech leaders, policymakers, investors, and founders. Co-organised by the Ministry of Communications and […]
Explore More
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital have launched a new strategic collaboration aimed at boosting financial literacy across the United Arab Emirates. Dubbed the “Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition,” the initiative is described as the region’s first hands-on, direct stock market competition designed to foster strategic financial planning and […]
Explore More