Fintech

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) announced on Thursday the launch of Women in Fintech Accelerator. Under the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH), the programme aims to prepare women-led fintech ventures for institutional capital and help them scale operations.

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GOU Payments, a Grupo Aval company, has received certification from Banco de la República to operate in the Bre-B instant payments system. The approval verifies its technological, operational, and security capabilities for 24/7 instant payments. The fintech aims to boost financial inclusion in Colombia.

A new report reveals that monthly active crypto app users in Latin America grew by about 18% year-over-year in 2025, nearly three times the rate in the United States. Practical uses like payments and cross-border transfers fueled this expansion. The Lemon report highlights utility-driven adoption as a key distinction from speculative trends elsewhere.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has granted Kraken Financial a limited-purpose master account, marking the first time a cryptocurrency firm gains direct access to the central bank's payment system. This approval allows Kraken to settle U.S. dollar transactions on Fedwire without intermediaries. The move comes amid a shifting regulatory landscape under the Trump administration but draws criticism from banking trade groups over potential risks.

Recent cryptocurrency news from Latin America highlights diverse approaches, with Argentina facing a fintech setback, Brazil considering a Bitcoin reserve, and El Salvador planning tokenized investments for SMEs. These moves reflect ongoing experimentation in regional crypto policy and finance. Lawmakers in Argentina revoked a proposal for digital wallet salary deposits, while Brazil eyes tax exemptions and reserves.

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Korean savings banks are intensifying efforts to enter the foreigner finance market amid a rising number of foreign residents. Traditionally dominated by commercial banks, this sector is seeing tailored products from savings banks. Industry officials highlight initiatives to improve financial access for migrant workers.