Crossing Borders, Not Credit Scores: How Mifundo is Changing Lending in the EU
A few years back, a good friend of mine decided to move to Germany for work. She was pretty excited—new city, new culture, and, of course, an excuse to eat…
500+ delegates from over 40 countries gathered at the 3rd edition of UNCHAIN Fintech Festival
Oradea, Romania: The UNCHAIN Fintech Festival, held on June 19-20 at the Fintech Fortress, recently concluded its two-day financial marathon. The event featured several notable highlights, including signing of the…
Visa Issues 10 Billionth Token, Generating $40 Billion in Incremental E-Commerce Globally
Visa has announced the issuance of its 10 billionth token, marking a significant milestone in its tokenization technology journey. Launched in 2014, the Visa Token Service (VTS) has generated over…
Fintech’s Main CEE Event is Around the Corner: Don’t Miss Out Being Part of UNCHAIN 2024
Finance professionals, this is your last chance to take part in the most anticipated event of the summer. Already at its 3rd edition, UNCHAIN Fintech Festival (unchainfestival.com ) is a…
European Accessibility Act: Banks Required to Offer Accessible Services by June 2025
The European Accessibility Act mandates that by June 2025, banks must provide services and products accessible to individuals with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. This legislation aims to ensure equal…
SWIFT and Global Banks Launch AI Pilots to Combat Cross-Border Payments Fraud
SWIFT, along with global banks, announced it has initiated two AI-based pilot programs aimed at enhancing fraud detection in cross-border payments. These pilots utilize advanced AI technology to improve the…
Worldline Signs Agreement with Banque Raiffeisen On Instant Payment Processing
Worldline, a global payment services provider, has entered an agreement with Banque Raiffeisen to leverage its cloud-based instant payments solution in Luxembourg. This makes Banque Raiffeisen one of the first…
Study Finds Companies Are Open to Implement Digital ID Technology
A study by Forrester, commissioned by Regula, reveals that 42% of global organizations are actively integrating digital identity solutions. The survey, which included 226 decision-makers from sectors like aviation, banking,…
EU Council Approves Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Council has approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, aiming to standardize AI regulations through a risk-based approach. This is the first global regulation of its kind, setting a…
UNCHAIN’s Demo Day 2 Recap: Spotlight on Fintech Innovation in Central Eastern Europe
A few weeks ago, UNCHAIN’s second Demo Day wrapped. The event brought together some of the brightest minds in fintech from across Central Eastern Europe (CEE), with participants from Croatia,…
