January 2025 – Page 79

TSB Reports That More Than a Third of Facebook Marketplace Ads May Be Scams

TSB is urging consumers to be cautious when making online purchases on Facebook Marketplace, revealing that over a third (34%) of the ads reviewed on...

Bank of Israel Chooses 14 Teams to Showcase Digital Shekel Use Cases

The Bank of Israel has brought together 14 teams from the private sector, public sector, and academia to explore potential use cases for a digital...

Kroo Seeks £70 Million in Series C Funding Round

UK digital bank Kroo is seeking to raise £70 million in a funding round aimed at achieving profitability within two years of its launch in...

Deutsche Bank Partners with MAS on Asset Tokenization Initiative

Deutsche Bank has joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore's multi-year Project Guardian initiative, which focuses on exploring applications for asset tokenization. As part of the...

Hong Kong Banks Combat SMS Scammers

Hong Kong banks are participating in an SMS sender registration scheme aimed at helping customers avoid scam texts. Under this initiative, banks will utilize registered...

MNT-Halan Secures $157.5 Million for Expansion Across the Region in Egypt

Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan is preparing for regional expansion after securing approximately $157.5 million in funding. The International Finance Corporation has invested $40 million in...

Australian Fintech Joust Cuts Jobs Amid Search for Buyer

An Australian online home loan marketplace is seeking a potential buyer while implementing staff layoffs and restructuring its sales process. The company announced that these...

NAB and Microsoft Launch Cybersecurity Assessment Tool for Small and Medium Enterprises

National Australia Bank has partnered with Microsoft to launch a free cyber assessment tool designed to assist Australian small businesses in preparing for and recovering...

Westpac Introduces Debit Cards for Children Aged Eight

Australian bank Westpac is now offering debit cards to children as young as eight, a move aimed at helping them develop essential financial skills. The...

Caliza Debuts in Brazil to Enable Banks and Fintechs Access to the US Economy

Caliza, a startup providing banks and fintechs with an API that enables their customers to save and transact in US dollars, has officially launched in...