fintech

Mobile money transactions surpassed $2 trillion in 2025, with active accounts growing 15% year-on-year to 593 million, according to the GSMA’s latest annual report.

A University of Indonesia study estimates that AdaKami’s loan disbursements contributed up to $649 million to Indonesia’s GDP in 2024, supporting employment for up to 78,000 people across 17 sectors.

Neobanks and crypto firms including Revolut, Nubank, Circle, and Ripple are pursuing US banking charters in 2026, seeking to reduce reliance on intermediary banks and gain direct market access.

X Money is set to enter early public access next month, according to Elon Musk. The feature is part of X Corp.’s push to add payments to its social platform.

Ericsson and Mastercard collaborate to integrate fintech platforms for easier money movement. The deal targets unbanked populations starting in the Middle East.

Rasan Information Technology Company reported 82% revenue growth to SAR 653 million in FY 2025, with adjusted net income nearly tripling to SAR 269 million.

Mastercard and Google launched Google Pay for cardholders in Saudi Arabia, enabling contactless payments via Android smartphones with tokenization security technology.

Equiti Group partners with Checkout.com to revolutionize global payment operations, offering faster transactions and enhanced security for customers worldwide.

Checkout.com partners with Spotify to deliver AI-powered payment solutions for over 700 million users across 180+ countries, enhancing security and performance.

QNB Group leads Digital Transformation Qatar as Lead Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026, leveraging cloud and AI technologies to reshape banking and support Qatar National Vision 2030.

Kaspersky and Codebase Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cybersecurity in digital banking and fintech solutions across the Middle East. The partnership combines Kaspersky’s cybersecurity expertise with Codebase Technologies’ Digibanc™ platform to enhance security and compliance for financial institutions.

AI-powered digital analytics platform Dataroid has raised $6.6 million in Pre-Series A funding to accelerate its global expansion, with a strategic focus on EMEA markets. The investment will strengthen the company’s AI capabilities and support its growth from serving 120 million users.

LANDI Global celebrates its 20th anniversary by launching the P-Series, its most advanced payment solutions portfolio. The new lineup features Android 14, PCI v7.x security, and comprehensive options from the P10, P20, to P30 series, serving over 130 million terminals globally.

BoxCommerce and Mastercard have launched a prepaid card program that gives SMEs on the BoxCommerce platform instant access to their earnings. The solution transforms BoxCommerce into a fintech partner, bridging the gap between online selling and digital finance for entrepreneurs across emerging markets.