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13 January

Fintech nsave expands with global investment platform

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nsave has launched an investment platform, providing customers in high-inflation countries with secure access to global financial opportunities. 

This expansion aims to protect and grow wealth for individuals facing economic instability. 

Furthermore, the launch coincides with nsave’s $18m Series A funding round, led by TQ Ventures with participation from Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, ACE Ventures, and the Proton Foundation. The funding will boost further growth and innovation. 

13 January

Standard Chartered opens door to EU digital asset market

Standard Chartered has established an entity in Luxembourg, positioning itself as a regulatory gateway to the European Union (EU) for crypto and digital asset custody services. 

This development comes in line with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, highlighting the bank’s commitment to expanding its digital asset portfolio to meet growing client demand. 

10 January

Kuwaiti asset manager Markaz adopts Objectway tech

Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz,” an asset management and investment banking firm in Kuwait, has tapped wealth technology provider Objectway to enhance its client experience. 

This move marks Objectway’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

Objectway will assist Markaz in automating processes and streamlining client journeys. 

10 January

Titanbay increases European footprint with Italy launch

Titanbay has expanded into Italy, solidifying its presence in one of Europe’s most dynamic wealth management markets. 

The move is a key milestone in the company’s broader European growth strategy, underpinned by increasing demand for private market investment solutions. 

By empowering wealth managers and financial institutions to elevate their offerings, Titanbay aims to establish itself as a pivotal player in the region. 

10 January

FV Bank expands stablecoin services with PayPal USD integration

FV Bank has launched the addition of PayPal USD (PYUSD) to its stablecoin services, marking another milestone in its mission to bridge traditional and digital banking. 

This integration allows FV Bank account holders to receive PYUSD directly into their USD accounts with real-time conversion, streamlining cross-border payments and remittances. 

It also enables outbound PYUSD payments without requiring users to mint the stablecoin or manage external wallets.