Welcome to the FinTech X Hub! We are a community dedicated to sharing best practices, knowledge, and insights on the constantly evolving world of financial technology. As a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, we aim to foster a vibrant start-up ecosystem where members can exchange ideas, network, and collaborate on the development of new technologies and solutions.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to launch a fintech startup, an industry professional seeking to stay up to date on the latest trends, or someone with an interest in the intersection of finance and technology, we welcome you to join our community and contribute to the ongoing conversation. Together, let’s explore the exciting possibilities of fintech and drive the industry forward.
Banking
Emirates NBD partners with CoriolisESG by TradeSun
Xbox to Launch the Xbox Mastercard, Its First-Ever Credit Card in the US, Issued by Barclays
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) teams up with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the COP28 Presidency to launch the COP28 UAE TechSprint
Visa Research Highlights Emerging Fraud Schemes in Retail and eCommerce
Emirates NBD launches global SustainTech Accelerator Program
Emirates NBD makes strategic equity investment in Komgo
Visa and NymCard launch plug & play end-to-end issuance platform to help Fintech swiftly launch payment credentials as part of Visa’s Ready To Launch (VRTL) program
Crypto
Societe Generale obtains France’s first crypto licence
Societe Generale, a French bank, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first company in France to acquire a license for providing crypto-related services. This move comes as an...
Ripple wins case against SEC as judge rules XRP is not a security
In a significant legal victory for the cryptocurrency industry, a U.S. judge ruled that Ripple Labs Inc did not violate federal securities law when it sold its XRP token on...
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis As Crypto Market Recovers Mid-June
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Payments
Rugby’s social impact uncovered: Mastercard report reveals five trends and 15 pioneers shaping the sport ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023
Visa and NymCard launch plug & play end-to-end issuance platform to help Fintech swiftly launch payment credentials as part of Visa’s Ready To Launch (VRTL) program
Industry Voice
Web 3
Digital assets infrastructure company Zero Two opens headquarters in Abu Dhabi
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy drives meaningful discussions of metaverse and cryptocurrencies
DMCC Crypto Centre and DWF Labs collaborate to attract a new stream of crypto firms to Dubai
DMCC crypto centre and Tdefi launch accelerator programme
HUB71 launches new innovation ecosystem with access to AED7bn+ funding to develop specialist technology sectors
Dubai’s VARA issues specialised regulations for Virtual Assets