HSBC has announced the launch of SemFi, a new B2B embedded finance technology company created through a joint venture with San Francisco-based fintech firm Tradeshift. SemFi aims to provide e-commerce and marketplace platforms, including those within Tradeshift’s network, with integrated…

Africa’s fintech industry is on track to generate approximately $230 billion in financial sector revenue by 2025, despite political and economic challenges, according to a report by McKinsey. However, the continent’s success hinges on reaching its 1.4 billion population with…

The Bank of England (BoE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly launched the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), a platform designed to enable firms to test digital asset technologies, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), in a live environment.…

Revolut, a leading London-based fintech firm, is advancing plans to issue its own stablecoin, according to insiders familiar with the development. This move aligns with Revolut’s broader strategy to expand its crypto services while maintaining a strong focus on regulatory…