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April 13, 2024
Welcome to Emerging Tech Trends (ETT), focusing on technologies shaping the future.
In this edition,
Digital Rupee wallet expanded to non-banks as volumes slow : India’s Reserve Bank is expanding its digital rupee wallet providers from banks to non-bank payment operators amid a slowdown in retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) volume and cross-border payments potential
Ghanaian fintech startup Zeepay raises equity funding to support ongoing expansion : Zeepay raises funds to expand into Africa and the Caribbean, focusing on digital rails connecting digital assets to international money transfer operators and remittance senders. The funding will help complete its expansion drive
Luxury Streetwear, 9dcc Nines Program Merges Fashion And Blockchain Tech : 9dcc introduces the NINES program at SoHo pop-up event, combining blockchain technology with high-quality streetwear, showcasing “Collection 01,” its first full fashion collection on-chain, marking a key moment in the fusion of fashion and digital innovation
Bank of Ghana grants FinTech Optasia PFTSP license : OptasiaOptasia, a FinTech company, has been granted a Payment and Financial Technology Service Provider (PFTSP) license by the Bank of Ghana, enabling it to expand its credit scoring services, a significant milestone in its mission to drive financial inclusion and revolutionize the digital financial technology landscape in Ghana
TRAINING
6th Cohort Professional Certificate Training in Financial Technology(FinTech) and Innovations : From June 19-20, this training is expected to power a new group of individuals and companies in FinTech Innovations through knowledge & skills set training at the Kofi Annan ICT Centre, Accra-Ghana & Online. Click here to register
EVENTS
Dubai Fintech Summit 2024 : The Dubai FinTech Summit, organized by DIFC, is set to return in 2024 for its second edition to set global benchmarks for fintech innovation and unite fintech leaders and policymakers. Scheduled for 6-7 May 2024, the event will feature discussions with global financial regulators, Nasdaq, IMF, and top bank executives, among others
OPPORTUNITY
CBE launches ‘Women for Women in FinTech’ initiative : The CBE is launching a six-month ‘Accelerate’ha’ initiative in March 2024 to promote FinTech adoption for women entrepreneurs, with twelve startups selected for business ideas and mentorship; it offers intensive training and workshops to underscore the importance of FinTech and guide entrepreneurs towards adopting these solutions in their ventures
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