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Friday Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 - Weekly News Recap and analysis from The BayPay Forum
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
This episode summarizes the news in Payments and Fintech for Jan 31, 2025. It is a longer version that includes the 150 news of the week. This episode is sponsored by PayKademy, the first business academy to learn Payments and Fintech at paykademy.com. This is the audio version of the newsletter we send by email every day. We hope you enjoyed it and see you tomorrow for our next edition or on our website at baypayforum.com.
Get the inside scoop on Czech Republic's Central Bank and Bitcoin, Visa and Mastercard billions dollars lawsuit and fentanyl money laundering to name a few in this week's conversation. Your favorite fintech insights, delivered straight to your preferred platform. Stay updated on the latest trends shaping the fintech and payments industries. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch future episodes! 🎙️
Let us know what you think about this new format below in the comments. We are still trying to improve our weekly podcast. Key Themes and Insights in this episode:
1. Cloud Migration & Digital Transformation
2. Embedded Finance & Innovative Payment Solutions
3. Stablecoins and Digital Assets
4. Regulatory Landscape & Compliance
5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Finance
6. Cross-Border Payments and Global Expansion
7. Challenges & Disruptions
8. Specific Company Developments
Revolut: Revolut is expanding its offerings by introducing credit card instalment plans and launching a Robo-Advisor in Singapore.
Stripe: Stripe is reorganizing its teams, but planning headcount growth by the end of 2025, showcasing its continued expansion in the industry.
Ally Financial: Ally Financial is selling its credit card business to CardWorks, signaling a move towards focusing on core business areas.
HSBC: HSBC is shutting down its Wise competitor Zing, as it re-evaluates its strategy.
9. Focus on Financial Inclusion:
Several initiatives, such as Findi's expansion in India and Mashreq's entry into Oman, demonstrate a focus on financial inclusion and extending financial services to underserved communities. Also, companies like Furaha and Moniepoint seek to improve financial inclusion in Africa. Listen to the weekly podcast. For more details, you can listen to the daily podcast and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to not miss our future news in Payments and Fintech.
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