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Walmart-backed PhonePe eyes $10.5b valuation in India IPO Tech in Asia, Posted March 4, 2026 Walmart-backed Indian fintech PhonePe is targeting a US$9 billion to US$10.5 billion valuation in its…

XTransfer Gets Conditional Approval from BNM for Payment Licenses Fintech News, Posted February 26, 2026 Bank Negara Malaysia has granted XTransfer conditional approval for key payment licenses, clearing a path…

OpenAI deepens India push with Pine Labs fintech partnership Tech Crunch, Posted February 18, 2026 As India pitches itself as a global hub for applied artificial intelligence, OpenAI has partnered…

Indian fintech Olyv raises $23m series B Tech in Asia, Posted February 11, 2026 Olyv, a Bengaluru-based digital financial platform targeting India’s emerging middle class, has raised US$23 million in…

Indonesia’s Artajasa ties up with Ant International on cross-border payments Asian Banking and Finance, Posted January 27, 2025 PT Artajasa Pembayaran Elektronis, an Indonesia payment system infrastructure provider, has entered…

India strengthens anti-money laundering regulation for cryptocurrency sector Lexology, Posted January 15, 2025 The Financial Intelligence Unit of India has issued a major update (dated January 8, 2026) to the…

VEON’s Mobilink Microfinance Bank Launches Islamic Banking Operations in Pakistan VEON Posted December 17, 2025 VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, announced today that its financial services subsidiary,…

Google deepens consumer credit push in India with UPI-linked card Tech Crunch, Posted December 17, 2025 Google is expanding its push into consumer finance in India with the launch of…

Next-gen credit platforms redefine global card market IBS Intelligence, Posted December 3, 2025 Across the globe, credit card usage is accelerating as consumers increasingly expect faster, more flexible, and digitally…

Mashreq Introduces NEO, Pakistan’s First Islamic-First Digital Banking Platform Mashreq, Posted November 24, 2025 Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has officially introduced Mashreq NEO…