October 29, 2025
Airdrops: A Key Strategy for Fintech Startups in Crypto Airdrops have emerged as a vital tool for fintech startups navigating the unpredictable landscape of cryptocurrencies. By distributing free tokens, startups not only attract potential users but also cultivate loyalty and trust—essential currencies in the competitive crypto environment. In this article, we’ll delve into what airdrops
October 29, 2025
Paytm Launches UPI Payment Feature for NRIs with International Mobile Numbers Fintech giant Paytm has unveiled an innovative feature designed specifically for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). This new option enables NRIs to execute UPI transactions in India using their international mobile numbers, eliminating the traditional requirement for an Indian SIM card. Streamlined UPI Transactions for NRIs
October 28, 2025
UK Pension Funds Uniting for Economic Growth: The Sterling 20 Initiative A coalition of 20 UK pension funds and asset managers, known as the Sterling 20, is making headlines with their commitment to invest billions into the British economy. This initiative focuses primarily on enhancing fintech infrastructure, housing, science, and technology sectors. Transformative Investment Pledge
October 28, 2025
UK Pension Funds Unite to Boost Economic Growth A coalition of 20 UK pension funds and asset managers, dubbed the Sterling 20, has committed billions to invigorate the British economy. Their focus areas include fintech infrastructure, housing, science, and technology. This prominent group includes industry leaders such as Aon, Aviva, Legal & General, Mercer, WTW,
October 28, 2025
XchangeBox Wins Catapult: Inclusion Africa, Boosting Agricultural Financial Inclusion Nigerian agri-fintech startup XchangeBox has been crowned the winner of the 8th edition of Catapult: Inclusion Africa, a prestigious continental accelerator program dedicated to showcasing innovative startups that advance financial inclusion across Africa. Empowering Financial Inclusion Through Innovation The five-day bootcamp, hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, serves
October 27, 2025
Bangalore's Skyrocketing Rent Deposits: A Startup Founder’s Perspective The Shocking Realities of Renting in Bangalore Chandralekha MR, the founder of fintech startup Dime, recently faced a daunting challenge while searching for office space in Bangalore. To her astonishment, a landlord requested a staggering 10 months' rent in advance as a deposit. For an office costing
October 27, 2025
Lidya Fintech Startup Shuts Down After Nearly a Decade Lidya, a prominent fintech startup in Nigeria, has officially ceased operations after nearly ten years of striving to secure adequate revenue and funding. Foundation and Mission Launched in 2016 by Jumia alumni Tunde Kehinde and Ercin Eksin, Lidya aimed to revolutionize digital financial services by enhancing
October 26, 2025
Routefusion Raises $26.7 Million in Series A Funding to Enhance Financial Infrastructure Routefusion, a financial infrastructure provider based in Austin, Texas, has successfully secured $26.7 million in its Series A funding round. This round was primarily led by PeakSpan Capital, as revealed exclusively to Crunchbase News. In addition to PeakSpan, Silverton Partners played a role
October 25, 2025
Revolutionizing Fintech and Insurtech in India: Insights from Tanul Mishra of Afthonia Labs In a recent discussion with TechGraph, Tanul Mishra, the Founder of Afthonia Labs, emphasized how Indian fintech and insurtech entrepreneurs are capitalizing on public digital infrastructure—like UPI, Aadhaar, and account aggregators—to fuel financial innovation. Tanul's team is dedicated to aiding startups in
October 25, 2025
Transforming Payroll: The Advantages and Challenges of Crypto Payroll for Startups In recent years, fintech startups have been at the forefront of innovation, and now they're turning their attention to crypto payroll solutions. This shift isn't merely a fleeting trend; it has the potential to revolutionize how startups manage employee compensation. This article will delve
October 24, 2025
Showcase Your Fintech Innovations at EBAday 2026 If you’re a fintech startup eager to demonstrate your groundbreaking ideas to top payments and transaction banking leaders in Europe, the Fintech Zone at EBAday 2026 is your perfect opportunity. Applications are officially open, and this is your chance to shine. What is EBAday? EBAday, organized by the
October 24, 2025
Nigerian Digital Lender Lidya Shuts Down Operations Amid Financial Struggles Nigerian fintech company Lidya has officially announced the cessation of its operations after nine years of service, attributing the closure to significant financial challenges. This marks the end of one of Nigeria's pioneering digital lenders, which once aimed to transform credit access for small businesses.
