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Why LinkedIn Has Become a Target for Scammers
LinkedIn offers something scammers value: detailed personal and professional information. Users openly share their job roles, employers, and career goals, giving fraudsters an easy way to identify and target victims. With thousands of job applications submitted every minute, it’s easy for fake opportunities to blend in with legitimate ones. The platform’s professional nature also creates…
Ghana’s National ID cards can now make payments
Ghana has taken a major step toward financial inclusion by enabling payments through its national identification system. The National Identification Authority has introduced a digital wallet feature on the Ghana Card, allowing citizens to use their ID for financial transactions. The Ghana Card, already used for services such as SIM registration and passport applications, now…
Visa Launches Tools to Reduce Payment Disputes
Visa has introduced a new suite of dispute resolution tools aimed at modernizing how payment conflicts are handled. The launch comes as dispute volumes continue to rise across the global payments ecosystem. In 2025, Visa processed a record 106 million disputes worldwide, marking a 35 percent increase since 2019. This surge has created operational pressure…
Visa Warns AI Alone Cannot Stop Rising Financial Scams
Financial institutions are confronting a new wave of scams that combine advanced technology with human manipulation. As digital payments grow faster and more accessible, fraud tactics are evolving just as quickly. A recent discussion led by Aman Cheema, Vice President and Head of Global Professional Services for Risk and Security Intelligence Solutions at Visa, highlights…
OpenFX Raises $94 Million to Expand Stablecoin Cross Payments
OpenFX, a foreign exchange startup, has raised 94 million dollars in a Series A funding round to expand its stablecoin powered cross border payment platform. The company aims to simplify international money transfers by building infrastructure that allows businesses to move funds faster and at lower cost. The funding comes less than a year after…
Spade Raises $40 Million to Expand Transaction Data Intelligence
Spade has secured 40 million dollars in a Series B funding round to expand its platform that transforms transaction data into actionable insights for banks and fintech companies. The company plans to use the funding to enhance its technology and grow its team as demand for data driven financial services increases. Founded in 2021, Spade…
Pi Day 2026: Pi Network Expands Ecosystem with New Features, Tools, and Infrastructure
Pi Day 2026 marks the seventh anniversary of Pi Network, highlighting years of steady growth, innovation, and global community participation. Since its launch, Pi Network has followed a clear long-term vision: to build an inclusive, utility-driven cryptocurrency that is accessible to everyone. This year’s Pi Day introduces major updates designed to strengthen the ecosystem, expand real-world use cases, and…
Rwanda Launches Rwanda FinTech Centre to Accelerate Financial Innovation
Rwanda has launched a new institution known as the Rwanda FinTech Centre aimed at accelerating innovation in financial technology, supporting startups, and improving access to digital financial services across the country. The centre was established through collaboration between the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (Rwanda) and various partners from both the public and private sectors. Supporting FinTech Startups The primary…
Rwanda’s Technology Investments Are Paying Off, Says Prime Minister Nsengiyumva
Justin Nsengiyumva, the Prime Minister of Rwanda, has said the country’s long‑term investment in technology infrastructure has significantly improved access to financial services, including for people living in rural areas. Speaking on March 11, 2026, at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2026, the prime minister emphasized that Rwanda’s commitment to digital development over the past two decades has…
Stripe Launches AI Usage Billing Tools for Software Companies
AI Generated Image Stripe has introduced new artificial intelligence focused on billing capabilities designed to help software companies charge customers based on AI usage. The update expands Stripe Billing with tools that allow developers to meter and charge for AI activity in real time. The system enables companies to send detailed usage data to Stripe,…