Digital payments

botim logo in bold blue font
botim Debuts New Branding and Interface to Enhance Fintech Offerings

botim, Astra Tech’s flagship app in the MENA region, has launched a refreshed brand identity…

Elon Musk with X logo illustrating plans to create super app features.
Elon Musk Plans to Turn X into Super App

Elon Musk aims to evolve X into a platform where users can handle their entire…

Ajman Department of Finance and Ajman Bank officials signing digital partnership agreement.
Ajman Department of Finance, Bank Sign Digital Integration Deal

The Ajman Department of Finance has taken a major step forward by signing a strategic…

Ripple executives meet UAE officials discussing blockchain at Dubai Fintech Summit.
Ripple meets UAE Officials at Dubai Fintech Summit

Ripple Labs, led by President Monica Long, met with UAE officials at the Dubai Fintech…

Dubai partners with Crypto.com to process crypto payments for government services.
Dubai Partners with Crypto.com for Crypto Payments in Government Services

In a significant move towards digital transformation, Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF) has announced a…

UAE unveils new dirham symbol and Digital Dirham for global financial innovation.
UAE Unveils New Dirham Symbol Inspired by National Identity

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has introduced a new symbol for the dirham,…

A person holds a smartphone displaying a payment screen from a demo store, featuring options for payment by card, specifically highlighting the Afterpay and CashApp integration. The screen shows payment details and installment options, emphasizing the Afterpay CashApp merger in providing flexible financial services.
Afterpay Merges with CashApp in Strategic Move for Enhanced Financial Services

Afterpay and CashApp have officially merged in a strategic move aimed at enhancing financial services.…

Google Wallet interface displaying kid-friendly payment options with parental controls.
Google Wallet Adds Kid-Friendly Payments With Parental Controls

Managing children’s access to digital payments has long been a challenge for parents. While giving…

HyperPay, a leading fintech company, has introduced HyperTap, a secure and contactless payment solution that enables smartphones to function as POS (point-of-sale) terminals without requiring additional hardware.
HyperPay Launches HyperTap for Secure Contactless Payments in UAE

HyperPay, a leading fintech company, has introduced HyperTap, a secure and contactless payment solution that…

UAE fintech startup Flow48 secures $69M in Series A funding to expand SME financing solutions.
UAE Fintech Startup Flow48 Secures $69M in Series A Funding

Flow48, a UAE-based fintech start-up specializing in revenue-based financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…