Sat.Oct 26, 2024

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6 Things We Learned at GITEX Global 2024 About Huawei’s Approach to Digital Finance

The Fintech Times

GITEX Global 2024, the world’s biggest tech event, wrapped up after bringing together more than 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups and representatives from over 180 countries. Dubai was buzzing with talk of AI… AI and…even more AI, alongside key themes such as investment, cybersecurity, data centres and futuristic tech. Spanning over 1,400 square metres, Huawei ’s exhibition space was impossible to miss.

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Propy Launches Crypto Escrow Service with Coinbase Prime to Facilitate Secure Real Estate Transactions

The Fintech Times

Propy, a blockchain-based real estate platform, has introduced a new crypto escrow service designed to simplify high-value transactions such as real estate closings and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Built in partnership with Coinbase Prime, Propy’s service enables buyers to securely hold cryptocurrencies —such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC — in escrow during the transaction process, mitigating risks associated with early conversion and market volatility.

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Embedded Finance and Open Banking Take Center Stage at Seamless KSA

The Fintech Times

Attending Seamless KSA 2024 at Riyadh Front, Saudi Arabia was a front-row experience into the energy and ambition driving Saudi Arabia’s fintech, retail and commerce sectors. Across two packed days, we delved into discussions ranging from open banking advancements to the potential of embedded finance, with an underlying theme of transforming the financial sector in ways that align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

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All Eyes on Autumn Budget as First-Time Buyers Call for Enhanced Support From UK Government

The Fintech Times

First-time buyers (FTBs) in the UK are calling out for more support from the government to help them achieve their home-buying goals this year, according to research by investment platform Moneybox. With the first Budget of the new Labour Government fast approaching, the findings from Moneybox reveal that 76 per cent of aspiring FTBs believe the government should do more to support them in getting on the property ladder.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical