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Tech in Asia - Tyme CEO on cracking the code to unicorn status - 6/1/2025
Few people have gone from teaching human rights and the philosophy of law and jurisprudence of South Africa to founding a multi-county digital bank.
For the complete story, see: https://www.techinasia.com/tyme-ceo-cracking-code-unicorn-status
Business Tech -The South Africans behind a R14 billion fintech startup - 3/1/2025
BVNK, founded by a group of South Africans, has developed a platform to fuel the next era of stablecoin payments.
For the complete story, see: https://businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/805279/the-south-africans-behind-a-r14-billion-fintech-startup/
Arab News - Saudi banks' money supply hits $786bn, time and savings deposits share at 15-year high - 3/1/2025
Saudi banks money supply reached SR2.95 trillion ($785.51 billion) in November, marking a 10.3 percent rise compared to the same month last year, according to official data.
For the complete story, see: https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2585123/business-economy
Other Stories
Yahoo Finance -South Africa's Rand Emerges as a Leading EM Currency First Time in Eight Years - 3/1/2025
Born2invest -TymeBank and Moniepoint Redefine Banking in Africa, Surpass $1 Billion Valuations with Hybrid Innovation - 2/1/2025
My Broadband -Standard Bank leads the pack - 1/1/2025
Business Tech - South Africa's biggest bank hit with sanctions - 1/1/2025
The Kenyan Mall Street - Africa's Central Banks Adjust Monetary Policies Amid Currency, Inflation Woes - 31/12/2024
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Tech in Asia - Tyme CEO on cracking the code to unicorn status - 6/1/2025
Few people have gone from teaching human rights and the philosophy of law and jurisprudence of South Africa to founding a multi-county...