Global payments expansion in Indonesia; adds to recent successes in Korea and Thailand
Bitget Research, the research arm of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company Bitget, has released an in-depth report on cryptocurrency adoption in the Middle East region. The document delves into key aspects influencing the rate of adoption, as well as their impact on user behavior. Key takeaways: In 2024, there was an average of 500,000 daily crypto traders locally, marking a 166% increase year-over-year. The UAE leads the region in crypto adoption, with 72% of local users investing in Bitcoin. Local countries predominantly rely on global centralized exchanges, with minimal demand...
Basware unveils AI-powered solution to protect businesses from fraud and invoice errors
Aurionpro Solutions Limited announces the acquisition of Banking and Insurance focused PaaS startup, Arya.ai. With Arya.ai, Aurionpro will enhance its portfolio of enterprise fintech offerings to expedite adoption of AI that is responsible, accurate, and auditable. Aurionpro Solutions Ltd. will acquire a majority stake (67%) in Arya.ai. This acquisition will bring products and expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Intelligent Automation, PaaS, Autonomous AI Platforms, and more, to complement and strengthen Aurionpro’s industry leading portfolio....
CoinEx, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is honored to announce our sponsorship as a Gold Partner of Token 2049 Dubai on April 18-19, 2024. As one of the most influential blockchain and crypto events worldwide, Token 2049 gathers industry pioneers, investors, enterprises, developers, media, and other stakeholders to spark conversations that will shape the future of Web3. As a veteran exchange serving over 5 million users across 200+ countries, CoinEx is thrilled to participate in Token...
Noted Advisory, a boutique consultancy, announces that former Illinois Insurance Director Dana Popish Severinghaus is partnering with founder Christine Patrick to enhance its Insurance and Insurtech practice. As the insurance industry navigates unprecedented change with AI, cybersecurity, climate change and a dynamic regulatory environment, Popish Severinghaus brings her 20 years of public and private sector experience to help Noted clients adapt to a changing world. “I couldn’t be more excited to team up with a dynamic female-owned...
SK Telecom announced a collaboration with Aptos Labs, Brevan Howard, and Microsoft to deliver to the global financial market Aptos Ascend, a suite of end-to-end institutional solutions including a permissioned network and Digital Asset Controls powered by SKT’s Wallet-as-a-Service product and the scalable, secure Aptos blockchain. Aptos Ascend will also tap Brevan Howard’s industry leadership and expertise to develop a seamless path for any major bank or financial institution to begin offering digital currency and asset management to...
Binance, the leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announces the launch of ‘Megadrop’. This is a first-of-its-kind token launch platform with transparent rewards for eligible participants. Available on the global exchange from today, Megadrop reaffirms Binance’s dedication to pioneer innovative approaches that heighten user experiences and foster deeper engagement with the evolving crypto ecosystem. Designed exclusively for token generation events, Megadrop grants Binance users early access to selected Web3 projects before...
Miracle Mile Advisors (“Miracle Mile” or “the firm”) – a national, award-winning and independent registered investment advisor (RIA) offering highly customized, holistic wealth management services to high-net-worth clients across the nation – today announced it appointed Matt Dmytryszyn, CFA, as Chief Investment Officer. In this role, Dmytryszyn will lead the firm’s Investments Team, chair the investment committee and direct Miracle Mile’s research agenda. He will oversee portfolio management, trading and strategy implementation with the team, ensuring that the firm’s...
Brooke Zrno Grisham has joined M Financial Group as Vice President of M Member Firm Development. Brooke is responsible for facilitating the success of M’s growth objectives and overseeing all aspects of Member Firm development, including producer development through M’s award-winning Magnet Program, Member Firm training, and the development of back-office support services for M firms. Brooke joined M following more than 24 years of successful service at New York Life, including in her most recent...