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UN Agencies Partners With Denmark to Leverage on Singapore’s Fintech Hub
Multiple UN agencies have joined hands with Copenhagen Fintech to bring Nordic fintech startups to Singapore to promote the exchange of innovation. The agencies involved are UNDP’s Global Center for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development in Singapore, UNDP’s Nordic Office and
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Bank of Lithuania Urges Electronic Money Institutions to Comply With Capital Requirements
The Bank of Lithuania urges electronic money and payment institutions (EMIs/PIs) to adhere to the established laws and capital requirements or face the consequence of having their infringements made public as part of their enforcement measures. “Capital requirements, along with
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Voi: First Bonus Miles E-Scooter Credit Card for Europe
Swedish e-scooter rental company Voi is now offering its own Mastercard credit card issued by Advanzia Bank as part of its sustainable mobility initiative. It is a departure from the classic credit card miles reward programmes that are usually tied
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The 20 Biggest Fintech Startups and Companies in Finland in 2020
Fintech Farm Helsinki came up with an updated listing of the largest fintech companies in Finland based on the recently published 2019 figures. They have now divided the companies into 3 different top 20 listings, which are startups founded since
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Latitude59’s Pitching Competition Finalists Lack Fintech Representation
Latitude59 x EstBAN Pitching Competition’s pre-finals took place last week with over 50 early-stage startups competing for the chance to pitch in front of investors at the Latitude59 stage. The top 10 finalists for the flagship startup and technology event did not
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A Quick Guide to Estonia’s Crypto License and New Requirements
In 2017, Estonia became amongst the first countries in Europe to provide a legal framework for business activities involving virtual currencies. Since then, the Baltic country has emerged as a preferred destination for crypto entrepreneurs to launch their businesses. In
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